Oberalppass / Cuolm d'Ursera from Disentis

Difficulty points	533
Length	20.8 km
Average gradient	4.4%
Steepest 100 metres	9%
Total ascent	915 m

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Bergpraktikant593

7 Mo 5.0

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A pass that often flies under the radar compared to its neighbours. Even the journey there is beautiful and, except during the peak tourist season from Tujetsch, usually quiet-and then, at the end, the hairpin bends await until you reach the top of the pass with the lighthouse on the MGB train. Unique in the Alps and a sign of the source of the Rhine.

Jparr ^premium

10 Mo 5.0

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Beautiful, not too difficult climb (last kilometres you feel, but always doable). Therefore, lots of time to enjoy the views. The little train you can see riding along adds some extra's.

_superver ^premium

11 Mo 3.0

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A long but not too difficult climb. Before the summit, I found it quite difficult. There is a fair amount of traffic. Along the way, I came across coaches and ordinary traffic. The touring cars were fortunately gone when I reached the summit. The views are not very special but I should add that I was driving in the overcast and fog. The road surface is good. At the top is a nice mountain lake and there is a little train and a restaurant.

I think the descent to Andermatt is very nice in nice weather. I myself had rain and it was not so much fun, unfortunately.

Oberalppass / Cuolm d'Ursera from Disentis

Maxamorf

1 y 5.0 01:32:00 (13.6 km/h)

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I tackled this climb on a Saturday in early October. I knew I would find snow on the summit but hoped for better conditions at the start: in Disentis 10 °C, little sun and a light but cold breeze. The positive aspect in all this is the almost zero traffic (few cars, no motorbikes). The ascent mirrors the altitude profile in every respect: low, regular gradients allow a smooth and never tiring ride. The surroundings are beautiful, on the left you can see some side valleys and a dam, on the right the Rhaetian Railway with the unmistakable little red train that will climb with you up to the pass!

Cyclopaat ^premium

3 y 3.0 01:10:00 (17.8 km/h)

From Disentis to Dini is a nice warm up with not a lot of altimeters. The most attractive part is the top section with (all) the hairpins. The downside of this climb is the traffic and it can be quite busy...

patrickbaert ^premium

5 y 4.0

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Nice climb in a beautiful mountain landscape with a long gentle run through small villages and a tough finish to the lighthouse on the pass height.
On the way in Sedrun is a side road up and down to the reservoir of Nalps an absolute must (see Climbfinder Stausee Nalps)!
Ideal "in cycling" climb for sturdier cycling in the area (Furka/Nufenen/Gotthard).

Climbing times

7 km/h	02:58:05
11 km/h	01:53:19
15 km/h	01:23:06
19 km/h	01:05:36

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Traffic

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You don't need special gearing for Oberalppass / Cuolm d'Ursera from Disentis. 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.

Oberalppass / Cuolm d'Ursera from Disentis 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!

Oberalppass / Cuolm d'Ursera from Disentis is 20.8 km long.

The average gradient of Oberalppass / Cuolm d'Ursera from Disentis is 4.4%.

Oberalppass / Cuolm d'Ursera from Disentis has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 9%.

The summit of Oberalppass / Cuolm d'Ursera from Disentis is at 2044 m.

At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 02:58:05 to climb Oberalppass / Cuolm d'Ursera from Disentis. At 11 km/h the time is 01:53:19, and at 15 km/h 01:23:06. For the fastest cyclists, 01:05:36 is an achievable time.

Oberalppass / Cuolm d'Ursera from Disentis is located in the region Grisons in Switzerland.

Oberalppass / Cuolm d'Ursera from Disentis

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Oberalppass / Cuolm d'Ursera from Disentis

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