Smidt via Eichheckstrasse

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Difficulty points	161
Length	5.7 km
Average gradient	4.6%
Steepest 100 metres	9.1%
Total ascent	260 m

Difficulty points

161

Length

5.7 km

Average gradient

4.6%

Steepest 100 metres

9.1%

Total ascent

260 m

Short recap

1 hairpin turn

#30 toughest climb of Cologne

#91 most elevation gain of North Rhine-Westphalia

#89 longest climb of Eifel

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An excellent climb towards Schmidt. It is often very quiet there, allowing you to delight in the sounds of nature

Climbing times

7 km/h	00:48:28
11 km/h	00:30:50
15 km/h	00:22:37
19 km/h	00:17:51

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Frequently Asked Questions

Smidt 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 Smidt via Eichheckstrasse. 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.

Smidt via Eichheckstrasse 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, Smidt via Eichheckstrasse is not a problem.

Smidt via Eichheckstrasse is 5.7 km long.

The average gradient of Smidt via Eichheckstrasse is 4.6%.

Smidt via Eichheckstrasse has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 9.1%.

The summit of Smidt via Eichheckstrasse is at 488 m.

At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 00:48:28 to climb Smidt via Eichheckstrasse. At 11 km/h the time is 00:30:50, and at 15 km/h 00:22:37. For the fastest cyclists, 00:17:51 is an achievable time.

Smidt via Eichheckstrasse is located in the region Cologne in Germany.

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