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Ofenpass / Fuornpass from Zernez

4.6
5 reviews | Elevation profile | 8 photos
Ofenpass / Fuornpass from Zernez
Ofenpass / Fuornpass from Zernez
Ofenpass / Fuornpass from Zernez
Ofenpass / Fuornpass from Zernez
Ofenpass / Fuornpass from Zernez
Ofenpass / Fuornpass from Zernez
Elevation profile Ofenpass / Fuornpass from Zernez

Statistics

Difficulty points 590
Length 21.1 km
Average gradient 4%
Steepest 100 meters 11.6%
Total ascent 839m

Short recap

Beautiful scenery
3 hairpin turns
#58 toughest climb of Grisons
#43 most elevation gain of Grisons
#45 longest climb of Switzerland
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Ofenpass / Fuornpass from Zernez is a climb in the region Grisons. It is 21.1km long and bridges 839 vertical meters with an average gradient of 4%, resulting in a difficulty score of 590. The top of the ascent is located at 2150 meters above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 5 reviews of this climb and uploaded 8 photos.

Road names: Scheschna & 28

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Ofenpass / Fuornpass from Zernez
Ofenpass / Fuornpass from Zernez
Ofenpass / Fuornpass from Zernez
Ofenpass / Fuornpass from Zernez
Ofenpass / Fuornpass from Zernez
Ofenpass / Fuornpass from Zernez
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Ofenpass / Fuornpass from Zernez
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Reviews (5)

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Jaspervv
3 Mo 5.0
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Spectacular views throughout the climb. Other than that, there are no spectacular percentages, except for the last kilometre, so you can also genuinely enjoy this view. I suspect it would be even more beautiful if it wasn't raining all the time, but I won't find out for now. Five stars despite quite a bit of traffic passing by.

Spectaculair uitzicht gedurende de hele klim. Verder zijn het geen spectaculaire percentages, behalve de laatste kilometer, dus kan je ook oprecht van dit uitzicht genieten. Ik vermoed dat het nog veel mooier is als het niet de hele tijd regent, maar daar zal ik voorlopig niet achter komen. Vijf sterren ondanks dat er best wat verkeer langskomt.

Ofenpass / Fuornpass from Zernez
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veloretica
4 Mo 5.0

Very manageable climb. Constant ups and downs and low gradients makes you never really feel like you are climbing a mountain. The only difficult part is the last km. Views are nice. Quite a few cars but it never feels dangerous. Umbrail Pass is just right next to it, it is completely worth it to take the detour and climb to one of the highest paved roads in Switzerland.

Ofenpass / Fuornpass from Zernez
Ofenpass / Fuornpass from Zernez
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hgrootenhaar
5 Mo 5.0 02:08:52 (9.8km/h)
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once in Zernez first part tough but less beautiful, second part after national park Switzerland much more enjoyable and beautiful.
The climb is doable apart from a few steep bits.
Descent toSanta Maria al Mustair is safe and you can reach high speed due to the wide road

eenmaal in Zernez eerste deel pittig, maar minder fraai, tweede deel na nationaal park Zwitserland veel leuker en mooier.
De klim is op paar steile stukjes na goed te doen.
Afdaling naarSanta Maria al Mustair is veilig en je kunt door de brede weg hoge snelheid bereiken

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patrickbaert
3 y 4.0
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Passo del Fuorn, also called Ofenpas is an ascent in two parts with a descending part in between. Of course you will make more altimeters on your bike than the actual height difference between Zernez and the pass.
The first part is a steep climb from Zernez out of the Inn river valley with lots of bends and half open passages.
The Spöl river gorge on the right of the road becomes deeper and deeper and flows into a mountain lake. At the summit in Ova Spin you effectively cycle into the uninhabited Swiss National Park to immediately descend 5.5 km to La Drossa.
Second part of the climb is, except for the steep last 2 km, relatively easy with long straight stretches of wide road through the pine forests of the park and in the vicinity of the Fuorn river (dry bed in summer). You have to watch out for tourist traffic on the many parking lots. The summit can be seen from far away because of the many telecommunication masts. You can buy food & drinks and souvenirs.

Beautiful long double climb in beautiful natural setting.

Info: In La Drossa (half way) the scary Munt de la Schera tunnel, which connects the Swiss canton of Graubunden with my Italian cycling base Livigno, is open alternately for 15 minutes in one direction of travel. As a cyclist, you can't/won't go through, but there is a shuttle bus provided with a bike rack or trailer. (Fixed times spread over the day)

Passo del Fuorn, ook wel Ofenpas genoemd is een beklimming in twee delen met een dalend stuk tussenin. Uiteraard maak je dan per fiets meer hoogtemeters dan het eigenlijke hoogteverschil tussen Zernez en de pashoogte.
Eerste deel klimt stevig vanuit Zernez het dal van de Inn rivier uit met veel bochtenwerk en half open gaanderijen.
De Spöl rivierkloof rechts van de weg wordt steeds dieper en mond uit in een bergmeer. Op de top in Ova Spin fiets je effectief het onbewoonde Zwitsers Nationaal Park binnen om direct 5,5 km. te dalen tot La Drossa.
Tweede klimdeel is, op de steile laatste 2 km na, relatief makkelijk met lange rechte stukken brede weg door de naaldwouden van het park en in de nabijheid van de Fuorn rivier(droge bedding in de zomer). Het is wel opletten geblazen voor vertrekkend toeristisch verkeer op de vele wandelparkings. Top is door de vele telecommunicatiemasten van ver te zien. Je kan er eten & drinken en souvenirs kopen.

Mooie lange tweevoudige klim in prachtig natuurkader.

info: In La Drossa (halfweg) is de enge Munt de la Schera tunnel,die het Zwitserse kanton Graubunden verbindt met mijn Italiaanse fietsuitvalbasis Livigno, afwisselend een kwartier in één rijrichting geopend. Je kan/mag je als fietser niet erdoor maar er is een shuttle busje voorzien met fietsrek of aanhangwagen. (vaste tijdstippen verspreid over de dag)

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Himmelsbla
4 y 4.0
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Absolutely worth recommending, we did 'm as a descent. Fantastic surroundings, a very unspoilt environment. If you are down in Zernez (seen from the Ofenpass), and you turn left, you come to a good bakery that also serves delicious coffee. Recommended.

Absoluut het aanbevelen waard, wij deden 'm als afdaling. Fantastische omgeving, een erg ongerepte omgeving. Als je beneden in Zernez bent (even vanuit de Ofenpass gezien dan), en je slaat linksaf, kom je bij een goed bakkertje die ook nog eens heerlijke koffie schenkt. Aanrader.

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Climbing times

7 km/h 03:01:06
11 km/h 01:55:15
15 km/h 01:24:31
19 km/h 01:06:43

Road surface condition

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Traffic

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