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Belpberg from Wichtrach via Hofstetten

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Elevation profile Belpberg from Wichtrach via Hofstetten

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Difficulty points 390
Length 5.8 mi
Average gradient 4.8%
Steepest segment 14.4%
Total ascent 1480 ft

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Beautiful scenery
3 hairpin turns
#80 toughest climb of Bern
#78 most elevation gain of Bern
#36 longest climb of Bern
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Belpberg from Wichtrach via Hofstetten is a climb in the region Bern. It is 5.8 mi long and bridges 1480 ft of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 4.8%, resulting in a difficulty score of 390. The top of the ascent is located at 2910 ft above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 1 review/story of this climb and uploaded 0 photos.

Road names: Thalgutstrasse, Dorfstrasse, Sädelstrasse & 1261

3.0 by matteob81
This is an automatic translation, the original language is: English.
If you come up from Wichtrach, i find it nicer to choose this variant. The elevation gain is greater (there is a small descent after the first part), the ramps are more challenging and the views are better. The last kilometre is identical for all three variants.... read more

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If you come up from Wichtrach, i find it nicer to choose this variant. The elevation gain is greater (there is a small descent after the first part), the ramps are more challenging and the views are better.
The last kilometre is identical for all three variants.

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Climbing times

5 mph 01:10:21
7 mph 00:49:48
9 mph 00:38:48
12 mph 00:29:09

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Frequently Asked Questions

Belpberg can be cycled from 3 sides. Belpberg from Belp is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Belpberg from Wichtrach via Hofstetten & Belpberg from Wichtrach via Byfang.

You don't need special gearing for Belpberg from Wichtrach via Hofstetten. 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.

Belpberg from Wichtrach via Hofstetten is a serious climb and falls into the 2nd category. With a good basic fitness level, even without much cycling experience, you can complete this climb just fine. However, a bike with climbing gears is a must. Without experience or training, it will be really tough – but that’s part of the challenge!

Belpberg from Wichtrach via Hofstetten is 5.8 mi long.

The average gradient of Belpberg from Wichtrach via Hofstetten is 4.8%.

Belpberg from Wichtrach via Hofstetten has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 14.4%.

The summit of Belpberg from Wichtrach via Hofstetten is at 2910 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 01:10:21 to climb Belpberg from Wichtrach via Hofstetten. At 7 mph the time is 00:49:48, and at 9 mph 00:38:48. For the fastest cyclists, 00:29:09 is an achievable time.

Belpberg from Wichtrach via Hofstetten is located in the region Bern in Switzerland.

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