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Orselina from Muralto

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Orselina from Muralto
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Elevation profile Orselina from Muralto

Statistics

Difficulty points 219
Length 2.6 km
Average gradient 9.2%
Steepest 100 metres 12.1%
Total ascent 236 m

Short recap

3 hairpin turns
#96 toughest climb of Tessin
#97 most elevation gain of Tessin
#32 average steepest climb of Tessin
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Orselina from Muralto is a climb in the region Tessin. It is 2.6 km long and bridges 236 m of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 9.2%, resulting in a difficulty score of 219. The top of the ascent is located at 450 m above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 1 review/story of this climb and uploaded 3 photos.

Road names: Via Mariani, Via del Sole, Via Attilio Balli, Via Orselina, Via Consiglio Mezzano, Via al Parco & Via Brione

3.0 by matteob81
Exposed to the sun, this climb is ideal in spring (but not on afternoons in July and August). The road is in excellent condition, but the gradients should not be underestimated. From the top, you can reconnect within 1-2 km to the climb to Brè above Locarno, Val Resa or Mergoscia.... read more

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Exposed to the sun, this climb is ideal in spring (but not on afternoons in July and August). The road is in excellent condition, but the gradients should not be underestimated. From the top, you can reconnect within 1-2 km to the climb to Brè above Locarno, Val Resa or Mergoscia.

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Climbing times

7 km/h 00:22:04
11 km/h 00:14:03
15 km/h 00:10:18
19 km/h 00:08:08

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Frequently Asked Questions

Orselina from Muralto 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!

Orselina from Muralto 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, Orselina from Muralto is not a problem.

Orselina from Muralto is 2.6 km long.

The average gradient of Orselina from Muralto is 9.2%.

Orselina from Muralto has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 12.1%.

The summit of Orselina from Muralto is at 450 m.

At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 00:22:04 to climb Orselina from Muralto. At 11 km/h the time is 00:14:03, and at 15 km/h 00:10:18. For the fastest cyclists, 00:08:08 is an achievable time.

Orselina from Muralto is located in the region Tessin in Switzerland.

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