Mount Madonna via Mount Madonna Road

Mount Madonna can be cycled from 2 sides. Mount Madonna from Interlaken is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Mount Madonna via Mount Madonna Road.

Mount Madonna via Mount Madonna Road 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!

Mount Madonna via Mount Madonna Road is a serious climb and falls into the 2nd category. With a good basic fitness level, even without much cycling experience, you can complete this climb just fine. However, a bike with climbing gears is a must. Without experience or training, it will be really tough – but that’s part of the challenge!

Mount Madonna via Mount Madonna Road is 7.2 km long.

The average gradient of Mount Madonna via Mount Madonna Road is 7.3%.

Mount Madonna via Mount Madonna Road has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 13.7%.

The summit of Mount Madonna via Mount Madonna Road is at 569 m.

At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 01:01:47 to climb Mount Madonna via Mount Madonna Road. At 11 km/h the time is 00:39:19, and at 15 km/h 00:28:50. For the fastest cyclists, 00:22:45 is an achievable time.

Mount Madonna via Mount Madonna Road is located in the region California in United States.