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Axalp from Brienz

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3 reviews | Elevation profile | 7 photos
Axalp from Brienz
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Statistics

Difficulty points 1267
Length 7.8 mi
Average gradient 9.9%
Steepest segment 14.1%
Total ascent 4068 ft

Short recap

11 hairpin turns
#38 toughest climb of Switzerland
#77 most elevation gain of Switzerland
#17 longest climb of Bern
#39 average steepest climb of Bern
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Axalp from Brienz is a climb in the region Bern. It is 7.8 mi long and bridges 4068 ft of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 9.9%, resulting in a difficulty score of 1267. The top of the ascent is located at 5922 ft above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 3 reviews of this climb and uploaded 7 photos.

Road names: Axalpstrasse & Schybergweg

4.0 by herman0705
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Tough climb for an amateur who does not ride much in the mountains and is a few kilos overweight. In some places, the asphalt is not super. Especially on the descent, you have to be careful. This is especially on the side where the traffic has to go up. It is also poorly indicated how far you still have to go and whether you have reached the top or not. At 1500 m, I had trouble finding which way to go. The views during the ride are great though.... read more

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Reviews (3)

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herman0705
herman0705
10 Mo 4.0
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Tough climb for an amateur who does not ride much in the mountains and is a few kilos overweight. In some places, the asphalt is not super. Especially on the descent, you have to be careful. This is especially on the side where the traffic has to go up. It is also poorly indicated how far you still have to go and whether you have reached the top or not. At 1500 m, I had trouble finding which way to go. The views during the ride are great though.

Zware beklimming voor een amateur die weinig in de bergen rijd en een paar kilo te zwaar is. Op sommige plekken is het asfalt niet super. Vooral in de afdaling is het opletten geblazen. Dit is vooral aan de kant waar het verkeer omhoog moet. Tevens is het slecht aangegeven hoever je nog moet en of je de top nu bereikt hebt of niet. Ik kon op 1500 m niet goed vinden welke kant ik op moest. Het uitzicht tijdens de rit is wel geweldig.

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Daphne88
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11 Mo 3.0
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The climb to Axalp is, as the statistics show, very tough. In the beginning, you cycle a lot among the trees, which provides pleasant shade. Unfortunately, this does limit the view over the Brienzersee.
In terms of gradient, anything above 10％ is the best. Occasionally there are short friendly stretches of 5-6％, but these are immediately compensated with passages up to 15％.
There was little traffic in late June, which fortunately gives the opportunity for swerving.

De beklimming naar Axalp is zoals de statistieken eruit zien, erg zwaar. In het begin fiets je veel tussen de bomen, wat een aangename schaduw oplevert. Helaas blijft het uitzicht over de Brienzersee hierdoor wel beperkt.
Qua stijging is alles boven de 10％. Af en toe zijn er korte vriendelijke stroken van 5-6％, maar die worden meteen weer gecompenseerd met passages tot 15％.
Eind juni was er weinig verkeer, wat gelukkig de mogelijkheid tot slingeren geeft.

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Kevin
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3 y 3.0 01:05:53 (7.1 mph)
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A nice, but tough climb if you are near Interlaken or Brienz. In good weather it is probably even more beautiful, but I did it recently on an overcast day, so the view of Lake Brienz was mostly covered with low clouds and fog. The average percentage of 10％ speaks for itself, this is a tricky one...

Een leuke, maar stevige klim als je in de buurt van Interlaken of Brienz bent. Bij goed weer is deze allicht nog mooier, maar ik deed deze onlangs op een bewolkte dag, waardoor het uitzicht op het meer van Brienz vooral met lage bewolking en mist bedekt was. Het gemiddelde percentage van 10％ spreekt voor zich, dit is een lastigaard...

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Climbing times

5 mph 01:33:59
7 mph 01:06:32
9 mph 00:51:51
12 mph 00:38:57

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Frequently Asked Questions

Axalp from Brienz 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!

Axalp from Brienz 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.

Axalp from Brienz is 7.8 mi long.

The average gradient of Axalp from Brienz is 9.9%.

Axalp from Brienz has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 14.1%.

The summit of Axalp from Brienz is at 5922 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 01:33:59 to climb Axalp from Brienz. At 7 mph the time is 01:06:32, and at 9 mph 00:51:51. For the fastest cyclists, 00:38:57 is an achievable time.

Axalp from Brienz is located in the region Bern in Switzerland.

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