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Michaelskreuz from Root

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Michaelskreuz from Root
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Statistics

Difficulty points 335
Length 2.5 mi
Average gradient 9.1%
Steepest segment 10.9%
Total ascent 1184 ft

Short recap

8 hairpin turns
#17 toughest climb of Lucerne
#16 most elevation gain of Lucerne
#21 longest climb of Lucerne
#13 average steepest climb of Lucerne
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Michaelskreuz from Root is a climb in the region Lucerne. It is 2.5 mi long and bridges 1184 ft of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 9.1%, resulting in a difficulty score of 335. The top of the ascent is located at 2569 ft above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 2 reviews of this climb and uploaded 1 photo.

Road names: Bahnhofstrasse & Michaelskreuzstrasse

4.0 by drheff
This is an automatic translation, the original language is: English.
Once out of the houses there is hardly any traffic and the views up and down the valley when you criss-cross your way up the hairpins is very impressive. A good steady climb and you are rewarded at the top with excellent view if you go up to the small church... read more

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drheff
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3 Mo 4.0

Once out of the houses there is hardly any traffic and the views up and down the valley when you criss-cross your way up the hairpins is very impressive. A good steady climb and you are rewarded at the top with excellent view if you go up to the small church

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11 Mo 5.0 via the Climbfinder app

Highly recommended if you don’t have a lot of time - short, but steep, virtually no traffic and lovely views

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Climbing times

5 mph 00:29:48
7 mph 00:21:06
9 mph 00:16:26
12 mph 00:12:21

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Frequently Asked Questions

Michaelskreuz can be cycled from 4 sides. Michaelskreuz from Root is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Michaelskreuz from Meierskappel, Michaelskreuz from Küssnacht & Michaelskreuz from Adligenswil.

Michaelskreuz from Root 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!

Michaelskreuz from Root 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!

Michaelskreuz from Root is 2.5 mi long.

The average gradient of Michaelskreuz from Root is 9.1%.

Michaelskreuz from Root has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 10.9%.

The summit of Michaelskreuz from Root is at 2569 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 00:29:48 to climb Michaelskreuz from Root. At 7 mph the time is 00:21:06, and at 9 mph 00:16:26. For the fastest cyclists, 00:12:21 is an achievable time.

Michaelskreuz from Root is located in the region Lucerne in Switzerland.

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