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Melkendorfer Wand

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Difficulty points 237
Length 4.3 km
Average gradient 5.7%
Steepest 100 metres 18.9%
Total ascent 240 m

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#10 toughest climb of Franconian Keuper-Lias Plains
#14 most elevation gain of Franconian Keuper-Lias Plains
#76 longest climb of Franconian Keuper-Lias Plains
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Melkendorfer Wand is a climb in the region Upper Franconia. It is 4.3 km long and bridges 240 m of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 5.7%, resulting in a difficulty score of 237. The top of the ascent is located at 559 m above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 0 reviews of this climb and uploaded 0 photos.

Road names: Melkendorfer Hauptstraße & Lindacher Straße

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Climbing times

7 km/h 00:36:26
11 km/h 00:23:11
15 km/h 00:17:00
19 km/h 00:13:25

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Frequently Asked Questions

Melkendorfer Wand can be cycled from 2 sides. Melkendorfer Wand is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Berghöhe Brandholz from Tiefenpölz.

You don't need special gearing for Melkendorfer Wand. The slope isn't long or steep enough to require much shifting down. You can conquer this climb on power alone. However, a compact gearing system with a smallest front chainring of 34 and largest rear sprocket of 28 or 30 is always nice if you enjoy cycling uphill. This helps maintain a smooth cadence.

Melkendorfer Wand 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, Melkendorfer Wand is not a problem.

Melkendorfer Wand is 4.3 km long.

The average gradient of Melkendorfer Wand is 5.7%.

Melkendorfer Wand has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 18.9%.

The summit of Melkendorfer Wand is at 559 m.

At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 00:36:26 to climb Melkendorfer Wand. At 11 km/h the time is 00:23:11, and at 15 km/h 00:17:00. For the fastest cyclists, 00:13:25 is an achievable time.

Melkendorfer Wand is located in the region Upper Franconia in Germany.

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