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Forststrasse from Sihlwald

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Elevation profile Forststrasse from Sihlwald

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Difficulty points 136
Length 1.1 mi
Average gradient 8.5%
Steepest segment 11.8%
Total ascent 492 ft
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Forststrasse from Sihlwald is a climb in the region Zürich. It is 1.1 mi long and bridges 492 ft of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 8.5%, resulting in a difficulty score of 136. The top of the ascent is located at 2090 ft above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 1 review/story of this climb and uploaded 0 photos.

Road name: Forststrasse

3.0 by tomb27
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Steady, decently steep climb up to Horgenberg. In the forest throughout (great on a hot summer afternoon). Mostly few cars, but watch out for the odd local petrol-head testing his/her driving "skills".... read more

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Steady, decently steep climb up to Horgenberg. In the forest throughout (great on a hot summer afternoon). Mostly few cars, but watch out for the odd local petrol-head testing his/her driving "skills".

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Climbing times

5 mph 00:13:07
7 mph 00:09:17
9 mph 00:07:14
12 mph 00:05:26

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Frequently Asked Questions

You don't need special gearing for Forststrasse from Sihlwald. 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.

Forststrasse from Sihlwald is a 4th-category climb. A sprint to the top is usually not an option, and untrained riders will definitely feel it in their legs. For trained cyclists, it is a great training climb.

Forststrasse from Sihlwald is 1.1 mi long.

The average gradient of Forststrasse from Sihlwald is 8.5%.

Forststrasse from Sihlwald has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 11.8%.

The summit of Forststrasse from Sihlwald is at 2090 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 00:13:07 to climb Forststrasse from Sihlwald. At 7 mph the time is 00:09:17, and at 9 mph 00:07:14. For the fastest cyclists, 00:05:26 is an achievable time.

Forststrasse from Sihlwald is located in the region Zürich in Switzerland.

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