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Hoher Geisberg from Welschensteinach

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Hoher Geisberg from Welschensteinach
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Elevation profile Hoher Geisberg from Welschensteinach

Statistics

Difficulty points 332
Length 7 mi
Average gradient 4.3%
Steepest segment 12.7%
Total ascent 1601 ft

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2 hairpin turns
#87 most elevation gain of Baden-Württemberg
#54 longest climb of Baden-Württemberg
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Hoher Geisberg from Welschensteinach is a climb in the region Black Forest. It is 7 mi long and bridges 1601 ft of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 4.3%, resulting in a difficulty score of 332. The top of the ascent is located at 2228 ft above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 1 review/story of this climb and uploaded 3 photos.

Road names: Mühlsbach, Hinterer Geisberg & Hallen

4.0 by Offshore_Guy
This is an automatic translation, the original language is: English.
This climb was part of the Schwarzwald Ultra Rad Marathon 2024. It starts slowly with nice scenery, half way the climb there's a steep section but not for too long. The road was very low on traffic and of good quality.... read more

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This climb was part of the Schwarzwald Ultra Rad Marathon 2024. It starts slowly with nice scenery, half way the climb there's a steep section but not for too long. The road was very low on traffic and of good quality.

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Climbing times

5 mph 01:24:49
7 mph 01:00:03
9 mph 00:46:48
12 mph 00:35:09

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Frequently Asked Questions

Hoher Geisberg can be cycled from 4 sides. Hoher Geisberg from Welschensteinach is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Hoher Geisberg from Schweighausen, Hoher Geisberg from Elzach & Hoher Geisberg from Welschensteinach via Harmersbach.

You don't need special gearing for Hoher Geisberg from Welschensteinach. 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.

Hoher Geisberg from Welschensteinach 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!

Hoher Geisberg from Welschensteinach is 7 mi long.

The average gradient of Hoher Geisberg from Welschensteinach is 4.3%.

Hoher Geisberg from Welschensteinach has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 12.7%.

The summit of Hoher Geisberg from Welschensteinach is at 2228 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 01:24:49 to climb Hoher Geisberg from Welschensteinach. At 7 mph the time is 01:00:03, and at 9 mph 00:46:48. For the fastest cyclists, 00:35:09 is an achievable time.

Hoher Geisberg from Welschensteinach is located in the region Freiburg in Germany.

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