Sölkpass from Stein an der Enns

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Difficulty points	825
Length	26.3 km
Average gradient	4.4%
Steepest 100 metres	11.5%
Total ascent	1157 m

Difficulty points

825

Length

26.3 km

Average gradient

4.4%

Steepest 100 metres

11.5%

Total ascent

1157 m

Short recap

Beautiful scenery

9 hairpin turns

#10 toughest climb of Styria

#46 most elevation gain of Austria

#12 longest climb of Austria

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HannesS56

10 Mo 5.0 00:59:06 (26.6 km/h)

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Long, leisurely approach and another good climb with hairpin bends at the end

Rienk

3 y 5.0 01:11:00 (22.2 km/h)

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From stein a nice climb. The last 3 km are very tough. First part not so bad. Only a south wind made the valley hard. View from the top very nice (if you do not have fog)

Climbing times

7 km/h	03:45:00
11 km/h	02:23:10
15 km/h	01:45:00
19 km/h	01:22:53

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Frequently Asked Questions

Sölkpass can be cycled from 2 sides. Sölkpass from Schöder is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Sölkpass from Stein an der Enns.

You don't need special gearing for Sölkpass from Stein an der Enns. 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.

Sölkpass from Stein an der Enns is a first-category climb: long and tough. Do not underestimate this climb. Many famous Tour de France cols fall into this category. Prepare for a long, challenging ride. Only well-trained riders will reach the top smoothly. Make sure you have a road bike with climbing gears and enough training; otherwise, it will be a struggle.

Sölkpass from Stein an der Enns is 26.3 km long.

The average gradient of Sölkpass from Stein an der Enns is 4.4%.

Sölkpass from Stein an der Enns has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 11.5%.

The summit of Sölkpass from Stein an der Enns is at 1789 m.

At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 03:45:00 to climb Sölkpass from Stein an der Enns. At 11 km/h the time is 02:23:10, and at 15 km/h 01:45:00. For the fastest cyclists, 01:22:53 is an achievable time.

Sölkpass from Stein an der Enns is located in the region Styria in Austria.

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