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Furkapass from Amstëg

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Difficulty points 1298
Length 25.8 mi
Average gradient 4.6%
Steepest segment 9.8%
Total ascent 6280 ft

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Famous climb
Beautiful scenery
36 hairpin turns
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#32 toughest climb of Switzerland
#39 most elevation gain of Europe
#25 longest climb of Europe
#21 average steepest climb of Uri
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Furkapass from Amstëg is a climb in the region Uri. It is 25.8 mi long and bridges 6280 ft of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 4.6%, resulting in a difficulty score of 1298. The top of the ascent is located at 7969 ft above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 0 reviews of this climb and uploaded 0 photos.

Road names: Gotthardstrasse, Pfaffensprung, Gotthardstrasse Urner Oberland, Teufelsbrücke, Franzosen-Platz, Umfahrungsstrasse, Hospental-Kreisel & Furkastrasse

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Climbing times

5 mph 05:11:51
7 mph 03:40:47
9 mph 02:52:03
12 mph 02:09:16

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Frequently Asked Questions

Furkapass can be cycled from 4 sides. Furkapass from Oberwald is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Furkapass from Realp, Furkapass from Gletsch & Furkapass from Amstëg.

You don't need special gearing for Furkapass from Amstëg. 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.

Furkapass from Amstëg belongs to the Hors Catégorie, the top category. These are legendary and very tough climbs. A solid cycling condition, experience, and a good climbing gear ratio are essential to maintain a smooth cadence and complete the climb comfortably.

Furkapass from Amstëg is 25.8 mi long.

The average gradient of Furkapass from Amstëg is 4.6%.

Furkapass from Amstëg has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 9.8%.

The summit of Furkapass from Amstëg is at 7969 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 05:11:51 to climb Furkapass from Amstëg. At 7 mph the time is 03:40:47, and at 9 mph 02:52:03. For the fastest cyclists, 02:09:16 is an achievable time.

Furkapass from Amstëg is located in the region Uri in Switzerland.

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