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Balmberg from Welschenrohr

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Elevation profile Balmberg from Welschenrohr

Statistics

Difficulty points 622
Length 1.9 mi
Average gradient 13.1%
Steepest segment 23.1%
Total ascent 1339 ft

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9 hairpin turns
#43 toughest climb of Jura
#13 most elevation gain of Solothurn
#34 longest climb of Solothurn
#28 average steepest climb of Switzerland
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Balmberg from Welschenrohr is a climb in the region Solothurn. It is 1.9 mi long and bridges 1339 ft of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 13.1%, resulting in a difficulty score of 622. The top of the ascent is located at 3540 ft above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 1 review/story of this climb and uploaded 1 photo.

Road names: Balmbergstrasse & Schatteberg

4.0 by Eric691628
This is an automatic translation, the original language is: German.
One of the steepest climbs in the region. Easily manageable by MTB - more of a pain on a road bike. You can often see bison - a European herd of bison - in the halfway point.... read more

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One of the steepest climbs in the region. Easily manageable by MTB - more of a pain on a road bike. You can often see bison - a European herd of bison - in the halfway point.

Einer der steilsten Anstiege in der Region. Mit dem MTB gut machbar - mit dem Rennrad eher ein Qual. In der Hälfe sieht man oft die Wisent - eine europäische Bisonherde.

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Climbing times

5 mph 00:23:22
7 mph 00:16:33
9 mph 00:12:53
12 mph 00:09:41

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Frequently Asked Questions

Balmberg from Welschenrohr 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!

Balmberg from Welschenrohr 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.

Balmberg from Welschenrohr is 1.9 mi long.

The average gradient of Balmberg from Welschenrohr is 13.1%.

Balmberg from Welschenrohr has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 23.1%.

The summit of Balmberg from Welschenrohr is at 3540 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 00:23:22 to climb Balmberg from Welschenrohr. At 7 mph the time is 00:16:33, and at 9 mph 00:12:53. For the fastest cyclists, 00:09:41 is an achievable time.

Balmberg from Welschenrohr is located in the region Solothurn in Switzerland.

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