Wasserfluh Pass from Lichtensteig

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Difficulty points	145
Length	2.9 km
Average gradient	7.1%
Steepest 100 metres	8.5%
Total ascent	202 m

Difficulty points

145

Length

2.9 km

Average gradient

7.1%

Steepest 100 metres

8.5%

Total ascent

202 m

Short recap

4 hairpin turns

#60 toughest climb of Saint Gallen

#58 most elevation gain of Saint Gallen

#60 longest climb of Saint Gallen

#45 average steepest climb of Saint Gallen

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Definitely a worthwhile climb, especially if you start from Uznach upward; beautiful views throughout and very nice country side.

Climbing times

7 km/h	00:24:32
11 km/h	00:15:36
15 km/h	00:11:27
19 km/h	00:09:02

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Frequently Asked Questions

Wasserfluh Pass can be cycled from 3 sides. Wasserfluh Pass from Lichtensteig is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Wasserfluh Pass from Brunnadern & Wasserfluh Pass from Spreitenbach.

You don't need special gearing for Wasserfluh Pass from Lichtensteig. 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.

Wasserfluh Pass from Lichtensteig 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.

Wasserfluh Pass from Lichtensteig is 2.9 km long.

The average gradient of Wasserfluh Pass from Lichtensteig is 7.1%.

Wasserfluh Pass from Lichtensteig has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 8.5%.

The summit of Wasserfluh Pass from Lichtensteig is at 843 m.

At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 00:24:32 to climb Wasserfluh Pass from Lichtensteig. At 11 km/h the time is 00:15:36, and at 15 km/h 00:11:27. For the fastest cyclists, 00:09:02 is an achievable time.

Wasserfluh Pass from Lichtensteig is located in the region Saint Gallen in Switzerland.

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