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Bismarckturm / Hornisgrinde from Schönmünzach

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Bismarckturm / Hornisgrinde from Schönmünzach
Bismarckturm / Hornisgrinde from Schönmünzach
Bismarckturm / Hornisgrinde from Schönmünzach
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Statistics

Difficulty points 437
Length 10.9 mi
Average gradient 4.2%
Steepest segment 9.3%
Total ascent 2395 ft

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Beautiful scenery
1 hairpin turn
#65 toughest climb of Baden-Württemberg
#47 most elevation gain of Germany
#29 longest climb of Germany
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Bismarckturm / Hornisgrinde from Schönmünzach is a climb in the region Karlsruhe. It is 10.9 mi long and bridges 2395 ft of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 4.2%, resulting in a difficulty score of 437. The top of the ascent is located at 3809 ft above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 3 reviews of this climb and uploaded 5 photos.

Road names: Schönmünzstraße, Schönmünz & Ecklessträßle

4.0 by Wstick
This is an automatic translation, the original language is: German.
A truly beautiful and peaceful climb. Completely car-free from Hinterlauenbach onward, and even before that, traffic is fairly light. Very leisurely at the start until it begins to climb for the first time past Zwickgabel (7 to 8 percent). From Hinterlauenbach to the B500, the gradient never drops below 6 percent but rarely exceeds 8 percent. The kilometer on the B500 is less pleasant due to the traffic—cars and motorcycles traveling at nearly 100 km/h aren’t everyone’s cup of tea. After M... read more

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This is an automatic translation, the original language is: German. Show original

A truly beautiful and peaceful climb. Completely car-free from Hinterlauenbach onward, and even before that, traffic is fairly light. Very leisurely at the start until it begins to climb for the first time past Zwickgabel (7 to 8 percent). From Hinterlauenbach to the B500, the gradient never drops below 6 percent but rarely exceeds 8 percent. The kilometer on the B500 is less pleasant due to the traffic—cars and motorcycles traveling at nearly 100 km/h aren’t everyone’s cup of tea. After Mummelsee, the climb toward Hornisgrinde really gets going—starting at about 12 percent at the bottom, with gradients rarely dropping below 7 percent, and a few short stretches of double-digit gradients further up. All in all, a beautiful, long climb.

Ein wirklich schöner und ruhiger Anstieg. Ab Hinterlauenbach komplett autofrei und auch vorher eher mäßiger Verkehr. Am Anfang sehr gemütlich bis es sich hinter Zwickgabel das erste Mal aufsteilt (7 bis 8 ) Prozent. Ab Hinterlauenbach bis zur B500 dann nie unter 6 Prozent aber auch kaum über 8. Der Kilometer auf der B500 ist aufgrund des Verkehrs dann weniger schön, Autos und Motorräder mit knapp 100 km/h sind nicht jedermanns Sache. Nach dem Mummelsee geht es dann in Richtung Hornisgrinde nochmal zur Sache unten schon mal ca 12 Prozent, weniger als 7 wird es kaum, oben kommen dann noch ein paar kurze zweistellige Prozente dazu. Alles in allem ein schöner langer Anstieg.

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thijskramer
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10 Mo 3.0
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The first half I climbed on the gravel path, which is a very quiet, wooded path that is fine to do with a gravel bike. The second half I climbed on the asphalt, and although it got a bit steeper it was still fine. The asphalt is good, there wasn't too much traffic.

De eerste helft heb ik over het gravelpad geklommen, wat een heel rustige, bosrijk pad is wat prima te doen is met een gravelbike. De tweede helft heb ik op het asfalt geklommen, en hoewel het iets steiler werd was het nog steeds prima te doen. Het asfalt is goed, er was niet al te veel verkeer.

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Herve2023
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1 y 2.0
This is an automatic translation, the original language is: French. Show original

The route is on a narrow forest road with a good surface. Most of the time, especially at the top, it's a very quiet cycle path.
The gradients are moderate and the ascent easy.
This route allows you to discover the other side of the mountain, but offers little sporting interest compared to the routes on the western side.

Le parcours se déroule sur une petite route forestière étroite avec un bon revêtement. La plupart du temps, surtout dans la partie supérieure, il s'agit d'une piste cyclable très calme.
Les pentes sont modérées et la montée est facile.
Cette route permet de découvrir l'autre versant de la montagne mais n'offre que peu d'intérêt sportif, comparée aux routes du versant ouest.

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Climbing times

5 mph 02:11:25
7 mph 01:33:02
9 mph 01:12:30
12 mph 00:54:28

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Frequently Asked Questions

You don't need special gearing for Bismarckturm / Hornisgrinde from Schönmünzach. 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.

Bismarckturm / Hornisgrinde from Schönmünzach 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!

Bismarckturm / Hornisgrinde from Schönmünzach is 10.9 mi long.

The average gradient of Bismarckturm / Hornisgrinde from Schönmünzach is 4.2%.

Bismarckturm / Hornisgrinde from Schönmünzach has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 9.3%.

The summit of Bismarckturm / Hornisgrinde from Schönmünzach is at 3809 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 02:11:25 to climb Bismarckturm / Hornisgrinde from Schönmünzach. At 7 mph the time is 01:33:02, and at 9 mph 01:12:30. For the fastest cyclists, 00:54:28 is an achievable time.

Bismarckturm / Hornisgrinde from Schönmünzach is located in the region Karlsruhe in Germany.

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