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Fløyen from Bergen

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Elevation profile Fløyen from Bergen

Statistics

Difficulty points 297
Length 2.1 mi
Average gradient 9.1%
Steepest segment 13.9%
Total ascent 997 ft

Short recap

19 hairpin turns
#39 average steepest climb of Norway
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Fløyen from Bergen is a climb in the region Norwegian Fjords. It is 2.1 mi long and bridges 997 ft of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 9.1%, resulting in a difficulty score of 297. The top of the ascent is located at 1033 ft above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 3 reviews of this climb and uploaded 5 photos.

Road name: Skansebakken

5.0 by Georg_mj
This is an automatic translation, the original language is: English.
Fløyen is probably the most famous climb in Bergen, and served as the finish point for the ITT at the world road cycling championship in 2017. It’s relatively even, with no real flat or downhill sections, so it definitely helps to find a stable «rhythm» to climb up to. It ramps up a bit towards the end, so save some energy for the last push, and enjoy the great view of Bergen from the summit. ... read more

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Georg_mj
Georg_mj
1 y 5.0

Fløyen is probably the most famous climb in Bergen, and served as the finish point for the ITT at the world road cycling championship in 2017. It’s relatively even, with no real flat or downhill sections, so it definitely helps to find a stable «rhythm» to climb up to. It ramps up a bit towards the end, so save some energy for the last push, and enjoy the great view of Bergen from the summit.

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andersloberg
andersloberg
2 y 5.0 00:25:00 (5 mph)

Nice climb to a beautiful viewpoint of Bergen. A tips is to start a bit easy, it is very hard near the end of the climb. The last 400 meters is pretty "flat", so you can get to the top not too tired.

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grdan
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5 y 5.0 00:15:41 (8 mph)

Fløyen climb mandatory in Bergen

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Climbing times

5 mph 00:25:09
7 mph 00:17:48
9 mph 00:13:52
12 mph 00:10:25

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Frequently Asked Questions

Fløyen from Bergen 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!

Fløyen from Bergen 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, Fløyen from Bergen is not a problem.

Fløyen from Bergen is 2.1 mi long.

The average gradient of Fløyen from Bergen is 9.1%.

Fløyen from Bergen has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 13.9%.

The summit of Fløyen from Bergen is at 1033 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 00:25:09 to climb Fløyen from Bergen. At 7 mph the time is 00:17:48, and at 9 mph 00:13:52. For the fastest cyclists, 00:10:25 is an achievable time.

Fløyen from Bergen is located in the region in Norway.

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