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Gestelenpass / Meiebergalp from Grubenwald

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4.5
2 reviews | Elevation profile | 7 photos
Gestelenpass / Meiebergalp from Grubenwald
Gestelenpass / Meiebergalp from Grubenwald
Gestelenpass / Meiebergalp from Grubenwald
Gestelenpass / Meiebergalp from Grubenwald
Gestelenpass / Meiebergalp from Grubenwald
Gestelenpass / Meiebergalp from Grubenwald
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Elevation profile Gestelenpass / Meiebergalp from Grubenwald

Statistics

Difficulty points 1006
Length 5.6 mi
Average gradient 10.2%
Steepest segment 21.2%
Total ascent 3002 ft

Short recap

Hidden gem
9 hairpin turns
#15 toughest climb of Bern
#19 most elevation gain of Bern
#42 longest climb of Bern
#31 average steepest climb of Bern
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Gestelenpass / Meiebergalp from Grubenwald is a climb in the region Bern. It is 5.6 mi long and bridges 3002 ft of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 10.2%, resulting in a difficulty score of 1006. The top of the ascent is located at 6073 ft above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 2 reviews of this climb and uploaded 7 photos.

Road names: Hofstettenstrasse, Hofstettenstrasse & Schindelweg

5.0 by LorenzoGbr
This is an automatic translation, the original language is: English.
Definitely a hidden gem. The climb is fairly shaded on a very small road, with almost no traffic as the Diemtigtal is a nature park (but watch out for those cars with a permit, there is not much space to pass). The slope is always above 9-10％, with a tiny downhill just before the top. There is also a few hundred meters of gravel/pebbles (climbing), and 500 meters more at the top (gentle downhill), doable on a road bike (30 mm tires). Enjoy the downhill, the Diemtigtal is breathtaking! So many... read more

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Gestelenpass / Meiebergalp from Grubenwald
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Gestelenpass / Meiebergalp from Grubenwald
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Reviews (2)

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ZachW
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6 d 4.0

Beautiful climb on a small mountain road. Very little traffic. Two small sections of gravel, one while climbing, which were passable on 25mm road tires but did require some special attention. Overall extremely picturesque and would probably be a five but wow is it steep on standard road bike gearing (50-34, 11-32).

Gestelenpass / Meiebergalp from Grubenwald
Gestelenpass / Meiebergalp from Grubenwald
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LorenzoGbr
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11 Mo 5.0

Definitely a hidden gem. The climb is fairly shaded on a very small road, with almost no traffic as the Diemtigtal is a nature park (but watch out for those cars with a permit, there is not much space to pass). The slope is always above 9-10％, with a tiny downhill just before the top. There is also a few hundred meters of gravel/pebbles (climbing), and 500 meters more at the top (gentle downhill), doable on a road bike (30 mm tires).
Enjoy the downhill, the Diemtigtal is breathtaking! So many little kiosks with local products, cheese and ice creams.

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Climbing times

5 mph 01:07:30
7 mph 00:47:47
9 mph 00:37:14
12 mph 00:27:58

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Frequently Asked Questions

Gestelenpass / Meiebergalp can be cycled from 2 sides. Gestelenpass / Meiebergalp from Grubenwald is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Gestelenpass / Meiebergalp from Oey.

Gestelenpass / Meiebergalp from Grubenwald 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!

Gestelenpass / Meiebergalp from Grubenwald 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.

Gestelenpass / Meiebergalp from Grubenwald is 5.6 mi long.

The average gradient of Gestelenpass / Meiebergalp from Grubenwald is 10.2%.

Gestelenpass / Meiebergalp from Grubenwald has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 21.2%.

The summit of Gestelenpass / Meiebergalp from Grubenwald is at 6073 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 01:07:30 to climb Gestelenpass / Meiebergalp from Grubenwald. At 7 mph the time is 00:47:47, and at 9 mph 00:37:14. For the fastest cyclists, 00:27:58 is an achievable time.

Gestelenpass / Meiebergalp from Grubenwald is located in the region Bern in Switzerland.

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