Assenberg via Volkmannsreuth

Assenberg can be cycled from 4 sides. Moosberg from Heiligenstadt in Oberfranken is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Assenberg via Volkmannsreuth, Assenberg from Unterleinleiter & Moosberg from Traindorf.

You don't need special gearing for Assenberg via Volkmannsreuth. 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.

Assenberg via Volkmannsreuth 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, Assenberg via Volkmannsreuth is not a problem.

Assenberg via Volkmannsreuth is 3.3 mi long.

The average gradient of Assenberg via Volkmannsreuth is 4.4%.

Assenberg via Volkmannsreuth has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 12.3%.

The summit of Assenberg via Volkmannsreuth is at 1824 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 00:39:31 to climb Assenberg via Volkmannsreuth. At 7 mph the time is 00:27:58, and at 9 mph 00:21:48. For the fastest cyclists, 00:16:22 is an achievable time.

Assenberg via Volkmannsreuth is located in the region Upper Franconia in Germany.