Col du Goetzenberg from Niedersteinbach

Statistics

Difficulty points	152
Length	1.4 mi
Average gradient	6.8%
Steepest segment	16.7%
Total ascent	512 ft

Difficulty points

152

Length

1.4 mi

Average gradient

6.8%

Steepest segment

16.7%

Total ascent

512 ft

Short recap

2 hairpin turns

#56 toughest climb of Lower Rhine

#97 most elevation gain of Lower Rhine

#81 longest climb of Palatinate Forest / Haardt

#26 average steepest climb of Lower Rhine

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Crisp, short climb with a nice long descent to Schönau. Good road surface throughout.

Climbing times

5 mph	00:17:07
7 mph	00:12:07
9 mph	00:09:26
12 mph	00:07:05

Road surface condition

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Traffic

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Frequently Asked Questions

Col du Goetzenberg can be cycled from 2 sides. Col du Goetzenberg from Niedersteinbach is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Col du Goetzenberg from Schönau via Wengelsbach.

Col du Goetzenberg from Niedersteinbach 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!

Col du Goetzenberg from Niedersteinbach is a 3rd-category climb. Almost anyone can handle this climb, as long as you have a bike with climbing gears. If you have little training, you will probably need to shift down significantly. For experienced riders, Col du Goetzenberg from Niedersteinbach is not a problem.

Col du Goetzenberg from Niedersteinbach is 1.4 mi long.

The average gradient of Col du Goetzenberg from Niedersteinbach is 6.8%.

Col du Goetzenberg from Niedersteinbach has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 16.7%.

The summit of Col du Goetzenberg from Niedersteinbach is at 1329 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 00:17:07 to climb Col du Goetzenberg from Niedersteinbach. At 7 mph the time is 00:12:07, and at 9 mph 00:09:26. For the fastest cyclists, 00:07:05 is an achievable time.

Col du Goetzenberg from Niedersteinbach is located in the region Lower Rhine in France.

Col du Goetzenberg from Niedersteinbach

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