Schmidt from Rurtalsperre

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Difficulty points	111
Length	7.3 km
Average gradient	3.1%
Steepest 100 metres	8.2%
Total ascent	227 m

Difficulty points

111

Length

7.3 km

Average gradient

3.1%

Steepest 100 metres

8.2%

Total ascent

227 m

Short recap

4 hairpin turns

#43 most elevation gain of Cologne

#57 longest climb of North Rhine-Westphalia

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Pretty easy, quite busy at weekends and tourist period.

Climbing times

7 km/h	01:02:48
11 km/h	00:39:58
15 km/h	00:29:18
19 km/h	00:23:08

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Frequently Asked Questions

Schmidt can be cycled from 8 sides. Schmidt from Nideggen is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Schmidt via Mausbach, Schmidt from Heimbach, Schmidt from Rurtalsperre, Schmidt from Eschauel, Smidt via Hof Fischer, Schmidt from Nideggen via Nidegger Strasse & Smidt via Eichheckstrasse.

You don't need special gearing for Schmidt from Rurtalsperre. The slope isn't long or steep enough to require much shifting down. You can conquer this climb on power alone. However, a compact gearing system with a smallest front chainring of 34 and largest rear sprocket of 28 or 30 is always nice if you enjoy cycling uphill. This helps maintain a smooth cadence.

Schmidt from Rurtalsperre is a 4th-category climb. A sprint to the top is usually not an option, and untrained riders will definitely feel it in their legs. For trained cyclists, it is a great training climb.

Schmidt from Rurtalsperre is 7.3 km long.

The average gradient of Schmidt from Rurtalsperre is 3.1%.

Schmidt from Rurtalsperre has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 8.2%.

The summit of Schmidt from Rurtalsperre is at 484 m.

At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 01:02:48 to climb Schmidt from Rurtalsperre. At 11 km/h the time is 00:39:58, and at 15 km/h 00:29:18. For the fastest cyclists, 00:23:08 is an achievable time.

Schmidt from Rurtalsperre is located in the region Cologne in Germany.

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