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Kunkelspass from Bad Ragaz

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1 review/story | Elevation profile | 6 photos
In some places the road surface of this climb is bad, but it can be ridden with a road bike.
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Elevation profile Kunkelspass from Bad Ragaz

Statistics

Difficulty points 655
Length 14.9 mi
Average gradient 3.9%
Steepest segment 11.7%
Total ascent 3061 ft

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5 hairpin turns
Bad road
#22 toughest climb of Saint Gallen
#12 most elevation gain of Saint Gallen
#34 longest climb of Switzerland
#72 average steepest climb of Saint Gallen
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Kunkelspass from Bad Ragaz is a climb in the region Saint Gallen. It is 14.9 mi long and bridges 3061 ft of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 3.9%, resulting in a difficulty score of 655. The top of the ascent is located at 4455 ft above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 1 review/story of this climb and uploaded 6 photos.

Road names: Bartholoméplatz, Am Platz, Kronenplatz, Bernhard-Simon-Strasse, Pfäferserstrasse, Valenserstrasse, Taminabrücke, Madrusstrasse, Duonigstrasse, Tschennerbrücke, Vättnerstrasse & Dörflistrasse

4.0 by drheff
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Steep at the start but once up you get cooler temps (thanks to the trees) and excellent road surface with not much traffic. The last push top the top is worth it - make sure you go down at little at the other side to admire the tunnels when the gravel section starts! There is a cafe at the top to refill your calories... read more

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Steep at the start but once up you get cooler temps (thanks to the trees) and excellent road surface with not much traffic. The last push top the top is worth it - make sure you go down at little at the other side to admire the tunnels when the gravel section starts! There is a cafe at the top to refill your calories

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Climbing times

5 mph 03:00:17
7 mph 02:07:38
9 mph 01:39:28
12 mph 01:14:43

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Frequently Asked Questions

Kunkelspass can be cycled from 2 sides. Kunkelspass from Tamins is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Kunkelspass from Bad Ragaz.

You don't need special gearing for Kunkelspass from Bad Ragaz. 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.

Kunkelspass from Bad Ragaz is a first-category climb: long and tough. Do not underestimate this climb. Many famous Tour de France cols fall into this category. Prepare for a long, challenging ride. Only well-trained riders will reach the top smoothly. Make sure you have a road bike with climbing gears and enough training; otherwise, it will be a struggle.

Kunkelspass from Bad Ragaz is 14.9 mi long.

The average gradient of Kunkelspass from Bad Ragaz is 3.9%.

Kunkelspass from Bad Ragaz has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 11.7%.

The summit of Kunkelspass from Bad Ragaz is at 4455 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 03:00:17 to climb Kunkelspass from Bad Ragaz. At 7 mph the time is 02:07:38, and at 9 mph 01:39:28. For the fastest cyclists, 01:14:43 is an achievable time.

Kunkelspass from Bad Ragaz is located in the region Saint Gallen in Switzerland.

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