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Melibokus from Bensheim-Auerbach

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Statistics

Difficulty points 362
Length 3 mi
Average gradient 8.4%
Steepest segment 13.4%
Total ascent 1335 ft

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Beautiful scenery
8 hairpin turns
#8 toughest climb of Hesse
#29 most elevation gain of Hesse
#56 longest climb of Darmstadt
#48 average steepest climb of Hesse
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Melibokus from Bensheim-Auerbach is a climb in the region Odenwald. It is 3 mi long and bridges 1335 ft of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 8.4%, resulting in a difficulty score of 362. The top of the ascent is located at 1696 ft above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 1 review/story of this climb and uploaded 3 photos.

Road names: Ernst-Ludwig-Promenade & N 1

4.0 by henrik_k
This is an automatic translation, the original language is: German.
In the lower part there is still car traffic, but without oncoming traffic, but the upper part is only reserved for cyclists and hikers. Mostly good road surface, beautiful serpentines lead through deciduous forest in the upper section. A natural spring may help halfway along. The lookout tower with terrace and catering is the rewarding destination, with a far-reaching view over the Rhine plain to the Donnersberg and the Taunus. The descent into the Mühlbach valley is perfectly asphalted and al... read more

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In the lower part there is still car traffic, but without oncoming traffic, but the upper part is only reserved for cyclists and hikers. Mostly good road surface, beautiful serpentines lead through deciduous forest in the upper section. A natural spring may help halfway along. The lookout tower with terrace and catering is the rewarding destination, with a far-reaching view over the Rhine plain to the Donnersberg and the Taunus. The descent into the Mühlbach valley is perfectly asphalted and also a one-way street, so you can take the serpentines sportingly!

Im unteren Teil herrscht noch Autoverkehr, allerdings ohne Gegenverkehr, doch der obere Teil ist nur noch Radfahrern und Wanderern vorbehalten. Weitestgehend guter Straßenbelag, schöne Serpentinen führen im oberen Bereich durch Laubwald. Eine natürliche Quelle hilft ggf. auf halbem Weg. Der Aussichtsturm mit Terrasse und Bewirtung ist das lohnende Ziel, mit einem Weitblick über die Rheinebene bis zum Donnersberg und zum Taunus. Die Abfahrt ins Mühlbachtal ist perfekt asphaltiert und ebenso Einbahnstraße, da kann man die Serpentinen sportlich nehmen!

Melibokus from Bensheim-Auerbach
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Climbing times

5 mph 00:36:19
7 mph 00:25:42
9 mph 00:20:02
12 mph 00:15:03

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Frequently Asked Questions

Melibokus from Bensheim-Auerbach 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!

Melibokus from Bensheim-Auerbach 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!

Melibokus from Bensheim-Auerbach is 3 mi long.

The average gradient of Melibokus from Bensheim-Auerbach is 8.4%.

Melibokus from Bensheim-Auerbach has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 13.4%.

The summit of Melibokus from Bensheim-Auerbach is at 1696 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 00:36:19 to climb Melibokus from Bensheim-Auerbach. At 7 mph the time is 00:25:42, and at 9 mph 00:20:02. For the fastest cyclists, 00:15:03 is an achievable time.

Melibokus from Bensheim-Auerbach is located in the region Darmstadt in Germany.

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