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Melchsee-Frutt via Chilchweg

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Elevation profile Melchsee-Frutt via Chilchweg

Statistics

Difficulty points 1468
Length 18.7 km
Average gradient 7.4%
Steepest 100 metres 22.4%
Total ascent 1375 m

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10 hairpin turns
#74 toughest climb of Alps
#39 most elevation gain of Switzerland
#73 longest climb of Switzerland
#25 average steepest climb of Nidwald & Obwald
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Melchsee-Frutt via Chilchweg is a climb in the region Nidwald & Obwald. It is 18.7 km long and bridges 1375 m of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 7.4%, resulting in a difficulty score of 1468. The top of the ascent is located at 1901 m above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 1 review/story of this climb and uploaded 1 photo.

Road names: Chilchweg & Fruttstrasse

4.0 by RobertS
This is an automatic translation, the original language is: Dutch.
I can recommend this alternative to everyone. It is much quieter than the main road, you pass the beautiful old hotel Pax Montana and you also cycle for a bit on a deserted cool forest road in the shade. Just before you join the main road, you cycle over another one of those's old wooden bridges with a roof. The start of this alternative, by the way, does take you through open (possibly hot sunny) meadows where it can get steep.... read more

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I can recommend this alternative to everyone. It is much quieter than the main road, you pass the beautiful old hotel Pax Montana and you also cycle for a bit on a deserted cool forest road in the shade. Just before you join the main road, you cycle over another one of those's old wooden bridges with a roof. The start of this alternative, by the way, does take you through open (possibly hot sunny) meadows where it can get steep.

Dit alternatief kan ik iedereen aanraden. Het is nog veel rustiger dan de hoofdweg, je passeert het prachtige oude hotel Pax Montana en je fiets ook nog een stuk over een verlaten koel bosweggetje in de schaduw. Vlak voordat je aansluit op de hoofdweg, fiets je nog over zo'n oude houten brug met overkapping. Het begin van dit alternatief brengt je overigens wel door open (mogelijk hete zonnige) weilanden waar het steil kan worden.

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Climbing times

7 km/h 02:40:19
11 km/h 01:42:01
15 km/h 01:14:49
19 km/h 00:59:04

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Frequently Asked Questions

Melchsee-Frutt can be cycled from 2 sides. Melchsee-Frutt via Chilchweg is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Melchsee-Frutt from Kerns.

Melchsee-Frutt via Chilchweg 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!

Melchsee-Frutt via Chilchweg belongs to the Hors Catégorie, the top category. These are legendary and very tough climbs. A solid cycling condition, experience, and a good climbing gear ratio are essential to maintain a smooth cadence and complete the climb comfortably.

Melchsee-Frutt via Chilchweg is 18.7 km long.

The average gradient of Melchsee-Frutt via Chilchweg is 7.4%.

Melchsee-Frutt via Chilchweg has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 22.4%.

The summit of Melchsee-Frutt via Chilchweg is at 1901 m.

At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 02:40:19 to climb Melchsee-Frutt via Chilchweg. At 11 km/h the time is 01:42:01, and at 15 km/h 01:14:49. For the fastest cyclists, 00:59:04 is an achievable time.

Melchsee-Frutt via Chilchweg is located in the region Nidwald & Obwald in Switzerland.

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