Grosser Inselsberg from Kleinschmalkalden

Grosser Inselsberg can be cycled from 4 sides. Grosser Inselsberg from Bad Tabarz is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Grosser Inselsberg from Kleinschmalkalden, Grosser Inselsberg from Fambach & Grosser Inselberg from Fambach via Rennsteig.

You don't need special gearing for Grosser Inselsberg from Kleinschmalkalden. 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 Inselsberg from Kleinschmalkalden 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 Inselsberg from Kleinschmalkalden is 7 mi long.

The average gradient of Grosser Inselsberg from Kleinschmalkalden is 5%.

Grosser Inselsberg from Kleinschmalkalden has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 12.5%.

The summit of Grosser Inselsberg from Kleinschmalkalden is at 3005 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 01:24:25 to climb Grosser Inselsberg from Kleinschmalkalden. At 7 mph the time is 00:59:46, and at 9 mph 00:46:34. For the fastest cyclists, 00:34:59 is an achievable time.

Grosser Inselsberg from Kleinschmalkalden is located in the region Thuringia in Germany.