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Hochwechsel from Bruck an der Lafnitz

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4.0
1 review/story | Elevation profile | 4 photos
This climb is partly on a gravel surface, but can be ridden with a road bike.
Hochwechsel from Bruck an der Lafnitz
Hochwechsel from Bruck an der Lafnitz
Hochwechsel from Bruck an der Lafnitz
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Difficulty points 1220
Length 8.5 mi
Average gradient 8.7%
Steepest segment 15.4%
Total ascent 3914 ft

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3 hairpin turns
Gravel
#34 toughest climb of Austria
#37 most elevation gain of Austria
#20 longest climb of Styria
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Hochwechsel from Bruck an der Lafnitz is a climb in the region Styria. It is 8.5 mi long and bridges 3914 ft of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 8.7%, resulting in a difficulty score of 1220. The top of the ascent is located at 5689 ft above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 1 review/story of this climb and uploaded 4 photos.

Road names: Lechenweg & Hochwechselweg

4.0 by gusvelo
This is an automatic translation, the original language is: French.
The climb is very long, with regular but very steep gradients. You really need to regulate your pace from the start to avoid the last few kilometres, which are just as steep.... read more

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This is an automatic translation, the original language is: French. Show original

The climb is very long, with regular but very steep gradients. You really need to regulate your pace from the start to avoid the last few kilometres, which are just as steep.

La montée est très longue avec des pentes régulières mais très élevées. Il faut vraiment réguler son allure sur le départ pour ne pas subir les derniers kilomètres, toujours aussi raides.

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Climbing times

5 mph 01:42:24
7 mph 01:12:30
9 mph 00:56:30
12 mph 00:42:27

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Frequently Asked Questions

Hochwechsel from Bruck an der Lafnitz 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!

Hochwechsel from Bruck an der Lafnitz 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.

Hochwechsel from Bruck an der Lafnitz is 8.5 mi long.

The average gradient of Hochwechsel from Bruck an der Lafnitz is 8.7%.

Hochwechsel from Bruck an der Lafnitz has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 15.4%.

The summit of Hochwechsel from Bruck an der Lafnitz is at 5689 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 01:42:24 to climb Hochwechsel from Bruck an der Lafnitz. At 7 mph the time is 01:12:30, and at 9 mph 00:56:30. For the fastest cyclists, 00:42:27 is an achievable time.

Hochwechsel from Bruck an der Lafnitz is located in the region Styria in Austria.

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