Glaubenbielen from Schüpfheim

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Difficulty points	536
Length	14.1 mi
Average gradient	3.9%
Steepest segment	10.5%
Total ascent	2900 ft

Difficulty points

536

Length

14.1 mi

Average gradient

3.9%

Steepest segment

10.5%

Total ascent

2900 ft

Short recap

Beautiful scenery

2 hairpin turns

#5 toughest climb of Lucerne

#2 most elevation gain of Lucerne

#40 longest climb of Switzerland

#67 average steepest climb of Lucerne

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2 y 4.0 02:00:00 (7 mph)

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A long, very interesting pass for beginners/intermediates.
Rather quiet 18km but 450 metres of ascent over the last 6km.
Very little traffic.

Climbing times

5 mph	02:49:44
7 mph	02:00:10
9 mph	01:33:38
12 mph	01:10:21

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Frequently Asked Questions

Glaubenbielen can be cycled from 2 sides. Glaubenbielen from Giswil is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Glaubenbielen from Schüpfheim.

You don't need special gearing for Glaubenbielen from Schüpfheim. 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.

Glaubenbielen from Schüpfheim is a serious climb and falls into the 2nd category. With a good basic fitness level, even without much cycling experience, you can complete this climb just fine. However, a bike with climbing gears is a must. Without experience or training, it will be really tough – but that’s part of the challenge!

Glaubenbielen from Schüpfheim is 14.1 mi long.

The average gradient of Glaubenbielen from Schüpfheim is 3.9%.

Glaubenbielen from Schüpfheim has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 10.5%.

The summit of Glaubenbielen from Schüpfheim is at 5285 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 02:49:44 to climb Glaubenbielen from Schüpfheim. At 7 mph the time is 02:00:10, and at 9 mph 01:33:38. For the fastest cyclists, 01:10:21 is an achievable time.

Glaubenbielen from Schüpfheim is located in the region Lucerne in Switzerland.

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