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Obere Alpe Bierenwang via Schwand

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Elevation profile Obere Alpe Bierenwang via Schwand

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Difficulty points 1196
Length 8.2 km
Average gradient 10.8%
Steepest 100 metres 21.3%
Total ascent 885 m

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Beautiful scenery
24 hairpin turns
#4 toughest climb of Germany
#23 most elevation gain of Germany
#12 longest climb of Swabia
#19 average steepest climb of Swabia
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Obere Alpe Bierenwang via Schwand is a climb in the region Allgäu Alps. It is 8.2 km long and bridges 885 m of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 10.8%, resulting in a difficulty score of 1196. The top of the ascent is located at 1734 m above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 0 reviews of this climb and uploaded 0 photos.

Road name: Laiter

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Climbing times

7 km/h 01:10:03
11 km/h 00:44:35
15 km/h 00:32:41
19 km/h 00:25:48

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Frequently Asked Questions

Obere Alpe Bierenwang via Schwand 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!

Obere Alpe Bierenwang via Schwand 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.

Obere Alpe Bierenwang via Schwand is 8.2 km long.

The average gradient of Obere Alpe Bierenwang via Schwand is 10.8%.

Obere Alpe Bierenwang via Schwand has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 21.3%.

The summit of Obere Alpe Bierenwang via Schwand is at 1734 m.

At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 01:10:03 to climb Obere Alpe Bierenwang via Schwand. At 11 km/h the time is 00:44:35, and at 15 km/h 00:32:41. For the fastest cyclists, 00:25:48 is an achievable time.

Obere Alpe Bierenwang via Schwand is located in the region Swabia in Germany.

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