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Forbordsfjellet

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1 review/story | Elevation profile | 1 photo
This climb contains both pieces of bad road surface and gravel sections, but can be ridden with a road bike.
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Elevation profile Forbordsfjellet
gravel (along the entire length)

Statistics

Difficulty points 789
Length 2.5 mi
Average gradient 11.6%
Steepest segment 18.6%
Total ascent 1532 ft

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3 hairpin turns
Gravel
Bad road
#22 toughest climb of Norway
#91 most elevation gain of Norway
#15 average steepest climb of Norway
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Forbordsfjellet is a climb in the region Norwegian Fjords. It is 2.5 mi long and bridges 1532 ft of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 11.6%, resulting in a difficulty score of 789. The top of the ascent is located at 1893 ft above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 1 review/story of this climb and uploaded 1 photo.

Road name: Forbordsfjellvegen

4.0 by johs78
This is an automatic translation, the original language is: English.
A nice and hard climb on gravel. At the top you will have a great view of Stjørdal and the Trondheimsfjord. This road is closed in winter due to snow. The gravel may also be loose at the beginning of the season (about mid-May to end of October)... read more

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A nice and hard climb on gravel. At the top you will have a great view of Stjørdal and the Trondheimsfjord. This road is closed in winter due to snow. The gravel may also be loose at the beginning of the season (about mid-May to end of October)

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Climbing times

5 mph 00:30:16
7 mph 00:21:26
9 mph 00:16:42
12 mph 00:12:33

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Frequently Asked Questions

Forbordsfjellet 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!

Forbordsfjellet is a first-category climb: long and tough. Do not underestimate this climb. Many famous Tour de France cols fall into this category. Prepare for a long, challenging ride. Only well-trained riders will reach the top smoothly. Make sure you have a road bike with climbing gears and enough training; otherwise, it will be a struggle.

Forbordsfjellet is 2.5 mi long.

The average gradient of Forbordsfjellet is 11.6%.

Forbordsfjellet has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 18.6%.

The summit of Forbordsfjellet is at 1893 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 00:30:16 to climb Forbordsfjellet. At 7 mph the time is 00:21:26, and at 9 mph 00:16:42. For the fastest cyclists, 00:12:33 is an achievable time.

Forbordsfjellet is located in the region in Norway.

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