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Bielen / Oltscherenalp from Balm

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Bielen / Oltscherenalp from Balm
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Elevation profile Bielen / Oltscherenalp from Balm

Statistics

Difficulty points 1078
Length 6.8 mi
Average gradient 9.5%
Steepest segment 17.4%
Total ascent 3428 ft

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Beautiful scenery
12 hairpin turns
#100 toughest climb of Switzerland
#14 most elevation gain of Bern
#24 longest climb of Bern
#50 average steepest climb of Bern
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Bielen / Oltscherenalp from Balm is a climb in the region Bern. It is 6.8 mi long and bridges 3428 ft of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 9.5%, resulting in a difficulty score of 1078. The top of the ascent is located at 5364 ft above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 1 review/story of this climb and uploaded 4 photos.

Road names: Balmstrasse & Bielen

by Ruud
This is an automatic translation, the original language is: Dutch.
Been there summer 2019. Very nice climb. Just a light for the short tunnel is not a luxury! The photos attached were taken at the end of the climb. It ends at a farm with stray cows and here and there some mud on the road. The rest of the road is super good asphalt!... read more

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Ruud
Ruud
6 y 01:14:45 (5.5 mph)
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Been there summer 2019. Very nice climb. Just a light for the short tunnel is not a luxury! The photos attached were taken at the end of the climb. It ends at a farm with stray cows and here and there some mud on the road. The rest of the road is super good asphalt!

Zomer 2019 geweest. Zeer mooie beklimming. Even een lampje voor de korte tunnel is geen overbodige luxe! De foto's die zijn bijgevoegd zijn gemaakt op het einde van de klim. Deze loopt dood bij een boerderij met loslopende koeien en hier en daar wat modder op de weg. De rest van de weg is super goed asfalt!

Bielen / Oltscherenalp from Balm
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Climbing times

5 mph 01:22:22
7 mph 00:58:19
9 mph 00:45:26
12 mph 00:34:08

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Frequently Asked Questions

Bielen / Oltscherenalp from Balm 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!

Bielen / Oltscherenalp from Balm 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.

Bielen / Oltscherenalp from Balm is 6.8 mi long.

The average gradient of Bielen / Oltscherenalp from Balm is 9.5%.

Bielen / Oltscherenalp from Balm has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 17.4%.

The summit of Bielen / Oltscherenalp from Balm is at 5364 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 01:22:22 to climb Bielen / Oltscherenalp from Balm. At 7 mph the time is 00:58:19, and at 9 mph 00:45:26. For the fastest cyclists, 00:34:08 is an achievable time.

Bielen / Oltscherenalp from Balm is located in the region Bern in Switzerland.

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