Grosser Beerberg from Gräfenroda via Gehlberg

Statistics

Difficulty points	305
Length	9.2 mi
Average gradient	3.7%
Steepest segment	10.9%
Total ascent	1778 ft

Difficulty points

305

Length

9.2 mi

Average gradient

3.7%

Steepest segment

10.9%

Total ascent

1778 ft

Short recap

#10 toughest climb of Thuringia

#6 most elevation gain of Thuringia

#58 longest climb of Germany

#42 average steepest climb of Thuringian Basin

Photos (4)

Grosser Beerberg from Gräfenroda via Gehlberg

Reviews (1)

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1 y 4.0 01:02:49 (8.7 mph)

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Beautiful climb. The steeper part is still quite difficult, but for the rest the gradients are not too bad. The views are very nice though and it is pretty quiet.

Climbing times

5 mph	01:50:27
7 mph	01:18:11
9 mph	01:00:56
12 mph	00:45:47

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Frequently Asked Questions

Grosser Beerberg can be cycled from 6 sides. Grosser Beerberg from Zella-Mehlis via Rondell Oberhof is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Grosser Beerberg from Gräfenroda via Gehlberg, Grosser Beerberg from Hinternah via Schmiedefeld am Rennsteig, Grosser Beerberg from Ilmenau via Stützerbach, Grosser Beerberg from Gräfenroda via Oberhof & Grosser Beerberg from Zur Wegscheide.

You don't need special gearing for Grosser Beerberg from Gräfenroda via Gehlberg. 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.

Grosser Beerberg from Gräfenroda via Gehlberg 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!

Grosser Beerberg from Gräfenroda via Gehlberg is 9.2 mi long.

The average gradient of Grosser Beerberg from Gräfenroda via Gehlberg is 3.7%.

Grosser Beerberg from Gräfenroda via Gehlberg has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 10.9%.

The summit of Grosser Beerberg from Gräfenroda via Gehlberg is at 3107 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 01:50:27 to climb Grosser Beerberg from Gräfenroda via Gehlberg. At 7 mph the time is 01:18:11, and at 9 mph 01:00:56. For the fastest cyclists, 00:45:47 is an achievable time.

Grosser Beerberg from Gräfenroda via Gehlberg is located in the region Thuringia in Germany.

Grosser Beerberg from Gräfenroda via Gehlberg

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Reviews (1)

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