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Rigi from Goldau

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5.0
3 reviews | Elevation profile | 4 photos
Rigi from Goldau
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Difficulty points 1543
Length 11.7 km
Average gradient 10.7%
Steepest 100 metres 21.8%
Total ascent 1248 m

Short recap

Beautiful scenery
Hidden gem
10 hairpin turns
#53 toughest climb of Alps
#74 most elevation gain of Switzerland
#3 longest climb of Schwyz
#90 average steepest climb of Swiss Alps
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Rigi from Goldau is a climb in the region Schwyz. It is 11.7 km long and bridges 1248 m of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 10.7%, resulting in a difficulty score of 1543. The top of the ascent is located at 1794 m above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 3 reviews of this climb and uploaded 4 photos.

Road names: Chneustrasse, Klösterliweg, Staffelweg & Kulmweg

5.0 by felixkatt1
This is an automatic translation, the original language is: Dutch.
One of the most beautiful and hardest climbs ever done! Highly recommended! From Goldau, you initially climb through a beautiful Alpine meadow. After about 5 km you enter the forest. From here, no car traffic is allowed and it is mouse-quiet. After you pass the little train station of Fruttli, you slowly return to an open area. From here on it really goes uphill and the surface becomes more gravelly. Great to do with a gravel or mountain bike, but not recommended for road cyclists. At Rigi-Staf... read more

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Reviews (3)

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Yamniloc
Yamniloc
1 y 5.0 via the Climbfinder app

Fantastic climb up through the meadows. Gets very steep towards the end, with a lot of tourists to navigate in the very last section. They did cheer me on though & it means you can relax in the cafe before heading down. Really nice ride, and of course great views.

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felixkatt1
felixkatt1
2 y 5.0
This is an automatic translation, the original language is: Dutch. Show original

One of the most beautiful and hardest climbs ever done! Highly recommended! From Goldau, you initially climb through a beautiful Alpine meadow. After about 5 km you enter the forest. From here, no car traffic is allowed and it is mouse-quiet. After you pass the little train station of Fruttli, you slowly return to an open area. From here on it really goes uphill and the surface becomes more gravelly. Great to do with a gravel or mountain bike, but not recommended for road cyclists. At Rigi-Staffel train station you think you have arrived, but appearances are deceiving, you still have to climb another kilometre on a steep and very bad path. Once at the top (near the transmitter mast), the view is amazing!!! You can also get something to eat and drink if you like. A wonderful climb for a mountain or gravel bike! Highly recommended ...

Eén van de mooiste en zwaarste beklimmingen ooit gedaan! Een absolute aanrader! Vanuit Goldau klim je aanvankelijk door een prachtige Alpenweide. Na ongeveer 5 km ga je het bos in. Vanaf hier mag er geen autoverkeer meer komen en is het muisstil. Nadat je het treinstationnetje van Fruttli gepasseerd bent kom je langzaam weer in een open gebied. Vanaf hier gaat het echt flink omhoog en word de ondergrond meer gravelachtig. Prima te doen met een gravelbike of mountainbike, maar niet aan te raden voor racefietsers. Bij het treinstation Rigi-Staffel denk je er te zijn, maar schijn bedriegt, je moet nog een kilometer klimmen op een steil en zéér slecht begaanbaar pad. Eenmaal boven (bij de zendmast) is het uitzicht geweldig!! Je kunt ook wat eten en drinken als je wilt. Een prachtige klim voor een mountainbike of gravelbike! Een absolute aanrader ...

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ewanewans
ewanewans
3 y 5.0 01:34:00 (7.5 km/h)

Great, tough climb. My favourite in Switzerland, as the view from the top is wonderful, there's almost no traffic, and it's a challenge. Road surface is dodgy, especially in the upper half, and around Staffel. Be careful on the descent.

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Climbing times

7 km/h 01:40:26
11 km/h 01:03:54
15 km/h 00:46:52
19 km/h 00:37:00

Road surface condition

36% 27% 36%
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Traffic

100% 0% 0%
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Frequently Asked Questions

The Rigi from Goldau is extremely hard. We recommend that you choose the lightest possible gearing, such as a 34-tooth or smaller chainring, combined with a 34-tooth rear cog. Otherwise, there's a good chance you'll need to put a foot down sooner or later. If you think you need to go even lighter, you could consider using a gravel or mountain bike, or installing a gravel or mountain bike derailleur with a rear cog of more than 40 teeth. Good luck!

Rigi from Goldau falls into the Super Hors Catégorie, the absolute top category. These are the most extreme climbs that exist. Even with excellent fitness, there is a chance you will have to put a foot down. Only the strongest make it to the top without any problems.

Rigi from Goldau is 11.7 km long.

The average gradient of Rigi from Goldau is 10.7%.

Rigi from Goldau has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 21.8%.

The summit of Rigi from Goldau is at 1794 m.

At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 01:40:26 to climb Rigi from Goldau. At 11 km/h the time is 01:03:54, and at 15 km/h 00:46:52. For the fastest cyclists, 00:37:00 is an achievable time.

Rigi from Goldau is located in the region Schwyz in Switzerland.

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