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Ächerlipass from Sand

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1 review/story | Elevation profile | 2 photos
Ächerlipass from Sand
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Elevation profile Ächerlipass from Sand

Statistics

Difficulty points 998
Length 5.3 mi
Average gradient 10.4%
Steepest segment 17.8%
Total ascent 2900 ft

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Beautiful scenery
4 hairpin turns
#11 toughest climb of Nidwald & Obwald
#13 most elevation gain of Nidwald & Obwald
#15 longest climb of Nidwald & Obwald
#6 average steepest climb of Nidwald & Obwald
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Ächerlipass from Sand is a climb in the region Nidwald & Obwald. It is 5.3 mi long and bridges 2900 ft of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 10.4%, resulting in a difficulty score of 998. The top of the ascent is located at 4780 ft above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 1 review/story of this climb and uploaded 2 photos.

Road name: Ächerlistrasse

5.0 by Gil25330
This is an automatic translation, the original language is: French.
Very steep ascent on quiet road. Magnificent scenery. Little-known pass, but worth discovering.... read more

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Very steep ascent on quiet road. Magnificent scenery. Little-known pass, but worth discovering.

Montée très raide sur route tranquille. Paysages magnifiques. Col peu connu, mais à découvrir.

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Climbing times

5 mph 01:03:52
7 mph 00:45:13
9 mph 00:35:14
12 mph 00:26:28

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Frequently Asked Questions

Ächerlipass can be cycled from 3 sides. Ächerlipass from Kerns is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Ächerlipass from Sand & Ächerlipass from Dallenwil.

Ächerlipass from Sand is a challenging ascent. For this type of climbing, we recommend mountain gearing, specifically a compact system. This means a small front chainring of 34 teeth, combined with a rear cassette where, depending on your level, strength, and experience, you choose a sprocket with 30, 32, or even 34 teeth. Remember that a smooth cadence is always more efficient!

Ächerlipass from Sand belongs to the Hors Catégorie, the top category. These are legendary and very tough climbs. A solid cycling condition, experience, and a good climbing gear ratio are essential to maintain a smooth cadence and complete the climb comfortably.

Ächerlipass from Sand is 5.3 mi long.

The average gradient of Ächerlipass from Sand is 10.4%.

Ächerlipass from Sand has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 17.8%.

The summit of Ächerlipass from Sand is at 4780 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 01:03:52 to climb Ächerlipass from Sand. At 7 mph the time is 00:45:13, and at 9 mph 00:35:14. For the fastest cyclists, 00:26:28 is an achievable time.

Ächerlipass from Sand is located in the region Nidwald & Obwald in Switzerland.

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