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Melchboden from Hippach via Zillertaler Höhenstrasse

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4 reviews | Elevation profile | 14 photos
Melchboden from Hippach via Zillertaler Höhenstrasse
Melchboden from Hippach via Zillertaler Höhenstrasse
Melchboden from Hippach via Zillertaler Höhenstrasse
Melchboden from Hippach via Zillertaler Höhenstrasse
Melchboden from Hippach via Zillertaler Höhenstrasse
Melchboden from Hippach via Zillertaler Höhenstrasse
Melchboden from Hippach via Zillertaler Höhenstrasse
Melchboden from Hippach via Zillertaler Höhenstrasse
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Statistics

Difficulty points 1565
Length 8.7 mi
Average gradient 10.3%
Steepest segment 14.3%
Total ascent 4718 ft

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Beautiful scenery
14 hairpin turns
#95 toughest climb of Europe
#9 most elevation gain of Austria
#35 longest climb of Tyrol
#99 average steepest climb of Tyrol
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Melchboden from Hippach via Zillertaler Höhenstrasse is a climb in the region Tyrol. It is 8.7 mi long and bridges 4718 ft of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 10.3%, resulting in a difficulty score of 1565. The top of the ascent is located at 6670 ft above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 4 reviews of this climb and uploaded 14 photos.

Road names: Schwendberg, Hochschwendberg & Zillertaler Höhenstrasse

5.0 by AdriaanAndringa
This is an automatic translation, the original language is: Dutch.
On a sunny 1st September we drove up from Hippach. A monster of a climb, but very worthwhile. Because the Zillertaler Höhenstrasse is not a through road - you pay toll to get on it and it only goes up for tourism - there is little traffic. There is some local traffic for the villages on the mountainside and some cars and an occasional bus with tourists, but generally you cycle in silence on a good road surface. You need that, because the gradients hurt so much that you don't want to be bus... read more

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Melchboden from Hippach via Zillertaler Höhenstrasse
Melchboden from Hippach via Zillertaler Höhenstrasse
Melchboden from Hippach via Zillertaler Höhenstrasse
Melchboden from Hippach via Zillertaler Höhenstrasse
Melchboden from Hippach via Zillertaler Höhenstrasse
Melchboden from Hippach via Zillertaler Höhenstrasse
Melchboden from Hippach via Zillertaler Höhenstrasse
Melchboden from Hippach via Zillertaler Höhenstrasse
Melchboden from Hippach via Zillertaler Höhenstrasse
Melchboden from Hippach via Zillertaler Höhenstrasse
Melchboden from Hippach via Zillertaler Höhenstrasse
Melchboden from Hippach via Zillertaler Höhenstrasse
Melchboden from Hippach via Zillertaler Höhenstrasse
Melchboden from Hippach via Zillertaler Höhenstrasse
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Reviews (4)

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HarroHofman
HarroHofman
1 y 4.0 01:38:00 (5.3 mph)
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Having conquered the Zillertaler Höhenstrasse from Aschau, it was the turn of the variant from Hippach. On paper, Hippach is easier than Aschau. But this one also enters my top 3 toughest climbs. As soon as you enter the Höhenstrasse in Hippach, the percentage already rises towards the double digits. Until the summit 14 km further on, you only get a few bits where you can catch your breath briefly. And those stretches are usually followed by stretches of 12-16％. Generally nice road surface and quiet in terms of traffic.
P.s. If you opt for the descent towards Kaltenbach/Aschau, pay close attention to the bad road surface. Lots of potholes and longitudinal cracks. All in all, a leaden but impressive climb, not to be missed on your list. You never really leave. :)

Na de Zillertaler Höhenstrasse vanuit Aschau bedwongen te hebben was de variant vanuit Hippach aan de beurt. Op papier is Hippach makkelijker dan Aschau. Maar ook deze komt in mijn top 3 zwaarste beklimmingen. Zodra je in Hippach de Höhenstrasse oprijdt loopt het percentage al op richting de dubbele cijfers. Tot aan de top 14 km verderop krijg je slechts enkele stukjes waar je kort op adem kan komen. En die stukken worden meestal opgevolgd door stukken van 12-16％. Over het algemeen mooi wegdek en rustig qua verkeer.
P.s. Als je voor de afdaling richting Kaltenbach/Aschau kiest, let dan goed op het slechte wegdek. Veel gaten en lengtescheuren. Alles bij elkaar een loodzware maar indrukwekkende klim, die niet op je lijstje mag ontbreken. You never really leave. :)

Melchboden from Hippach via Zillertaler Höhenstrasse
Melchboden from Hippach via Zillertaler Höhenstrasse
Melchboden from Hippach via Zillertaler Höhenstrasse
Melchboden from Hippach via Zillertaler Höhenstrasse
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TimondeHeld
TimondeHeld
3 y 4.0 02:10:00 (4 mph)
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A beautiful climb, 2 hours to the top, the last 4 km become really tough, because of the percentages and because you have already had 10 km 10％ or more. Afterwards, you will be rewarded once more when you continue along the Zillertal Höhenstrasse. What a wonderful route!
Good road surface, little traffic, and even fewer other cyclists... (26-6-22)

Een mooie beklimming, 2 uur naar boven, de laatste 4 km worden wel echt zwaar, door de percentages en omdat je al 10 km 10％ of meer gehad hebt. Daarna word je nog eens extra beloond als je verder fietst over de Zillertaler Höhenstrasse. Wat een schitterende route !!
Wegdek is goed, weinig verkeer, en nog minder andere fietsers... (26-6-22)

Melchboden from Hippach via Zillertaler Höhenstrasse
Melchboden from Hippach via Zillertaler Höhenstrasse
Melchboden from Hippach via Zillertaler Höhenstrasse
Melchboden from Hippach via Zillertaler Höhenstrasse
Melchboden from Hippach via Zillertaler Höhenstrasse
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AdriaanAndringa
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4 y 5.0
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On a sunny 1st September we drove up from Hippach. A monster of a climb, but very worthwhile. Because the Zillertaler Höhenstrasse is not a through road - you pay toll to get on it and it only goes up for tourism - there is little traffic. There is some local traffic for the villages on the mountainside and some cars and an occasional bus with tourists, but generally you cycle in silence on a good road surface. You need that, because the gradients hurt so much that you don't want to be busy with anyone else. I don't recognize the 9％ sections in the picture above; except for a short relatively flat section in the middle, my Garmin didn't indicate anywhere below 10％. 11％ to 12％ is the standard, with an occasional short burst towards 15％. If you have an eye for it, the views are fantastic and once you've reached the top, the Zillertal Höhenstrasse itself (although with poorer tarmac) is also well worth the effort.

Op een zonnige 1 september vanuit Hippach omhoog gereden. Een monster van een klim, maar zeer de moeite waard. Omdat de Zillertaler Höhenstrasse geen doorgaande weg is - je betaalt tol om er met de auto op te mogen en gaat alleen voor toerisme omhoog - is er weinig verkeer. Er is wat bestemmingsverkeer voor de dorpjes op de bergflank en wat auto's en een enkele bus met toeristen, maar over het algemeen fiets je in stilte over een goed wegdek omhoog. Dat heb je ook nodig, want de stijgingspercentages doen zoveel pijn dat je met niemand anders bezig wil zijn. De 9％-stukken op bovenstaande plaatje herken ik niet; op een kort relatief vlak stukje in het midden na, gaf mijn Garmin nergens onder de 10％ aan. 11％ à 12％ is de standaard, met een enkele korte uitschieter richting de 15％. Als je er oog voor hebt/kan opbrengen, zijn de uitzichten fantastisch en een maal boven gekomen is de Zillertaler Höhenstrasse zelf (hoewel met slechter asfalt) ook zeer de moeite waard.

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CoachFilip
CoachFilip
4 y 4.0
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Very steep climb. Breathtakingly beautiful landscape. Perfect road surface. I would only recommend this one in dry weather. Descent is the icing on the cake

Zeer pittige klim. Adembenemend mooi landschap. Perfect wegdek. Enkel bij droog weer zou ik, deze aanraden. Afdaling is de kers op de taart

Melchboden from Hippach via Zillertaler Höhenstrasse
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Climbing times

5 mph 01:44:44
7 mph 01:14:09
9 mph 00:57:47
12 mph 00:43:25

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Frequently Asked Questions

Melchboden can be cycled from 3 sides. Melchboden from Aschau via Zillertaler Höhenstrasse is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Melchboden from Zell am Ziller via Zillertaler Höhenstrasse & Melchboden from Hippach via Zillertaler Höhenstrasse.

The Melchboden from Hippach via Zillertaler Höhenstrasse is extremely hard. We recommend that you choose the lightest possible gearing, such as a 34-tooth or smaller chainring, combined with a 34-tooth rear cog. Otherwise, there's a good chance you'll need to put a foot down sooner or later. If you think you need to go even lighter, you could consider using a gravel or mountain bike, or installing a gravel or mountain bike derailleur with a rear cog of more than 40 teeth. Good luck!

Melchboden from Hippach via Zillertaler Höhenstrasse falls into the Super Hors Catégorie, the absolute top category. These are the most extreme climbs that exist. Even with excellent fitness, there is a chance you will have to put a foot down. Only the strongest make it to the top without any problems.

Melchboden from Hippach via Zillertaler Höhenstrasse is 8.7 mi long.

The average gradient of Melchboden from Hippach via Zillertaler Höhenstrasse is 10.3%.

Melchboden from Hippach via Zillertaler Höhenstrasse has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 14.3%.

The summit of Melchboden from Hippach via Zillertaler Höhenstrasse is at 6670 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 01:44:44 to climb Melchboden from Hippach via Zillertaler Höhenstrasse. At 7 mph the time is 01:14:09, and at 9 mph 00:57:47. For the fastest cyclists, 00:43:25 is an achievable time.

Melchboden from Hippach via Zillertaler Höhenstrasse is located in the region Tyrol in Austria.

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