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Passo Nigra / Nigerpass from Prato Isarco / Blumau via Briè / Breien

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2 reviews | Elevation profile | 6 photos
Passo Nigra / Nigerpass from Prato Isarco / Blumau via Briè / Breien
Passo Nigra / Nigerpass from Prato Isarco / Blumau via Briè / Breien
Passo Nigra / Nigerpass from Prato Isarco / Blumau via Briè / Breien
Passo Nigra / Nigerpass from Prato Isarco / Blumau via Briè / Breien
Passo Nigra / Nigerpass from Prato Isarco / Blumau via Briè / Breien
Passo Nigra / Nigerpass from Prato Isarco / Blumau via Briè / Breien
Elevation profile Passo Nigra / Nigerpass from Prato Isarco / Blumau via Briè / Breien

Statistics

Difficulty points 1384
Length 18 km
Average gradient 7.6%
Steepest 100 meters 22.3%
Total ascent 1367m

Short recap

Beautiful scenery
8 hairpin turns
#67 toughest climb of Italy
#33 most elevation gain of Trentino-Alto Adige / Südtirol
#43 longest climb of Trentino-Alto Adige / Südtirol
#93 average steepest climb of Dolomites
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Passo Nigra / Nigerpass from Prato Isarco / Blumau via Briè / Breien is a climb in the region Dolomites. It is 18km long and bridges 1367 vertical meters with an average gradient of 7.6%, resulting in a difficulty score of 1384. The top of the ascent is located at 1682 meters above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 2 reviews of this climb and uploaded 6 photos.

Road names: Breiener Straße - Via Brie' & Nigerstraße - Via Nigra

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Passo Nigra / Nigerpass from Prato Isarco / Blumau via Briè / Breien
Passo Nigra / Nigerpass from Prato Isarco / Blumau via Briè / Breien
Passo Nigra / Nigerpass from Prato Isarco / Blumau via Briè / Breien
Passo Nigra / Nigerpass from Prato Isarco / Blumau via Briè / Breien
Passo Nigra / Nigerpass from Prato Isarco / Blumau via Briè / Breien
Passo Nigra / Nigerpass from Prato Isarco / Blumau via Briè / Breien

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Reviews (2)

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XaviElSchwalbo
2 Mo 5.0
This is an automatic translation, the original language is: German. Show original

The first five kilometres run through beautiful scenery and the surroundings mean you literally forget you are pedalling, this part of the road is very quiet and you rarely come across a car.
After passing the hamlet of Breien, by far the most difficult part of the climb begins, with many short, very steep ramps and then small areas where you can recover, which is why a "relatively low" percentage per kilometre is achieved there. The gradient ends at the modern road and you pass through the village of Tiers, where it is only slightly uphill for about 4 kilometres. After crossing a river, the road climbs steeply for a kilometre, but much less steeply than on the small road.
The last 7 kilometres are not quite constant upwards, so it is difficult to find a rhythm, but in comparison this part is relatively easy.
There is no real summit, but the climb is definitely worth it.

Die ersten fünf Kilometer verlaufen durch eine wunderschöne Umgebung und durch die Umgebung vergisst man förmlich das treten, dieser Teil der Straße ist sehr ruhig und nur selten begegnet man einem Auto.
Nachdem man den Weiler Breien passiert hat, beginnt mit Abstand der schwierigste Teil des Anstiegs, wobei es viele kurze, sehr steile Rampen gibt und dann kleine Bereiche auf denen man sich erholen kann, weshalb ein "relativ niedriger" Prozentsatz pro Kilometer dort erreicht wird. Die Steigung hört an der modernen Straße auf und man durchfährt den Ort Tiers, wo es auf ca.4 Kilometern nur leicht ansteigend ist. Nachdem man einen Fluss überquert hat, steigt die Straße für einen Kilometer stark an, allerdings deutlich weniger schwer als auf der kleinen Straße.
Die letzten 7 Kilometer verlaufen nicht ganz konstant nach oben, so dass es schwer ist einen Rhytmus zu finden, im Vergleich ist dieser Teil aber relativ einfach.
Einen richtigen Gipfel gibt es nicht, dennoch lohnt sich der Aufstieg definitiv.

Im Übrigen liegt der Gipfel laut Garmin auf 1767.

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2 y 4.0
This is an automatic translation, the original language is: Dutch. Show original

Of all the famous climbs and passes in the immediate vicinity, the Niger Pass (we use the German spelling because the locals here are overwhelmingly German-speaking) seems an unremarkable middle ground. Nothing could be further from the truth. This climb is long and hard, with the devil at the beginning instead of at the end!
The climb starts with an inconspicuous turn in the busy Blumau. Follow the sign "Brie". If you end up in a busy tunnel, take the easy route, "Brie" is a must! After this you will see the first of many 20% warning signs.
The first 5 kilometres the road follows the swirling mountain stream through a deep narrow gorge. The gradient varies wildly and it is difficult to find a fine rhythm. You cross small bridges, through galleries and past old farms/watermills.
In the hamlet of Brie, the hardest part of the climb begins. For 2 kilometres, you climb up to 24 metres, but nowhere does the percentage drop below 10 metres. At 37/28 it was just about manageable. This is the medieval road to Tiers; it is narrow but fortunately well surfaced. Watch out for oncoming traffic!
Just before Tiers you come to the modern pass road. There follow 4 easy kilometres through the village of Tiers, known among hikers as the starting point for many hut tours through the Rosengarten/Schlern massif.
In St. Zyprian the final part of the climb begins with one steep kilometre with peaks of, again, towards 20%. After this, the climb stabilises with 6 kilometres around 6%. You climb through a forest with a view of the rock faces of the Rosengarten. The real work is done then. The finish is at a chalet where you can have a drink and enjoy the view. If you descend this col, it is better to follow the modern pass road after Tiers.

Van alle beroemde klimmen en passen in de directe omgeving lijkt de Nigerpass (we gebruiken de Duitse spelling want de lokale bevolking is hier overweldigend Duitstalig) een onopvallende middenmoot. Niks is minder waar. Deze klim is lang en loodzwaar, met het venijn in het begin ipv het eind!
De klim begint met een onopvallende afslag in het drukke Blumau. Volg het bordje "Brie". Als je in een drukke tunnel terechtkomt komt rij je de makkelijke variant, "Brie" moet je hebben! Hierna zie je het eerste van vele waarschuwingsborden met 20%.
De eerste 5 kilometer volgt de weg de kolkende bergstroom door een diepe smalle kloof. De hellingsgraad varieert wild en het is moeilijk om een fijn ritme te vinden. Je gaat over bruggetjes, door galerijen en langs oude boerderijtjes/watermolens.
In het gehuchtje Brie begint het zwaarste stuk van de klim. Je klimt 2 kilometer lang over stukken tot wel 24%, nergens zakt het percentage onder de 10%. Met 37/28 was het nèt te doen. Dit is de middeleeuwse weg naar Tiers; het is er smal maar gelukkig goed geasfalteerd. Let op voor tegemoetkomend verkeer!
Vlak voor Tiers kom je op de moderne pasweg terecht. Er volgen 4 makkelijke kilometers door het plaatsje Tiers, bekend onder wandelaars als startpunt voor vele huttentochten door het Rosengarten/Schlern massief.
In St. Zyprian begint het slotstuk van de klim met een steile kilometer met uitschieters van, opnieuw, richting de 20%. Hierna stabiliseert de klim met 6 kilometer rond de 6%. Je klimt door een bos met uitzicht op de rotswanden van de Rosengarten. Het echt werk zit er dan al op. De col is bij een chalet waar je wat kan drinken om even bij te komen en om van het uitzicht te genieten. Als je deze col afdaalt kun je na Tiers beter de moderne pasweg volgen.

Passo Nigra / Nigerpass from Prato Isarco / Blumau via Briè / Breien
Passo Nigra / Nigerpass from Prato Isarco / Blumau via Briè / Breien
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Climbing times

7 km/h 02:34:01
11 km/h 01:38:01
15 km/h 01:11:52
19 km/h 00:56:44

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