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Horgenberg from Horgen via Sihlwaldweg

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Horgenberg from Horgen via Sihlwaldweg
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Elevation profile Horgenberg from Horgen via Sihlwaldweg

Statistics

Difficulty points 156
Length 2.3 km
Average gradient 7.4%
Steepest 100 metres 12.8%
Total ascent 169 m

Short recap

3 hairpin turns
#28 toughest climb of Zürich
#38 most elevation gain of Zürich
#50 longest climb of Zürich
#37 average steepest climb of Zürich
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Horgenberg from Horgen via Sihlwaldweg is a climb in the region Zürich. It is 2.3 km long and bridges 169 m of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 7.4%, resulting in a difficulty score of 156. The top of the ascent is located at 620 m above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 1 review/story of this climb and uploaded 2 photos.

Road names: Oberdorfstrasse, Tödistrasse, Rütistrasse, Ebnetstrasse, Sihlwaldweg, Zürcherstrasse & Forststrasse

4.0 by tomb27
Superb "hidden" climb from Horgen up to the Horgenberg. Expect part tarmac, part light gravel, with a couple of more spicy steep sections. Views en route to, and from the, top are superb.... read more

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Superb "hidden" climb from Horgen up to the Horgenberg. Expect part tarmac, part light gravel, with a couple of more spicy steep sections. Views en route to, and from the, top are superb.

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Climbing times

7 km/h 00:19:36
11 km/h 00:12:28
15 km/h 00:09:08
19 km/h 00:07:13

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Frequently Asked Questions

Horgenberg from Horgen via Sihlwaldweg is a challenging ascent. For this type of climbing, we recommend mountain gearing, specifically a compact system. This means a small front chainring of 34 teeth, combined with a rear cassette where, depending on your level, strength, and experience, you choose a sprocket with 30, 32, or even 34 teeth. Remember that a smooth cadence is always more efficient!

Horgenberg from Horgen via Sihlwaldweg is a 3rd-category climb. Almost anyone can handle this climb, as long as you have a bike with climbing gears. If you have little training, you will probably need to shift down significantly. For experienced riders, Horgenberg from Horgen via Sihlwaldweg is not a problem.

Horgenberg from Horgen via Sihlwaldweg is 2.3 km long.

The average gradient of Horgenberg from Horgen via Sihlwaldweg is 7.4%.

Horgenberg from Horgen via Sihlwaldweg has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 12.8%.

The summit of Horgenberg from Horgen via Sihlwaldweg is at 620 m.

At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 00:19:36 to climb Horgenberg from Horgen via Sihlwaldweg. At 11 km/h the time is 00:12:28, and at 15 km/h 00:09:08. For the fastest cyclists, 00:07:13 is an achievable time.

Horgenberg from Horgen via Sihlwaldweg is located in the region Zürich in Switzerland.

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