Mont St. Nicholas from Vianden via Am Schank

Statistics

Difficulty points	372
Length	3.9 mi
Average gradient	5.3%
Steepest segment	15.3%
Total ascent	1089 ft

Difficulty points

372

Length

3.9 mi

Average gradient

5.3%

Steepest segment

15.3%

Total ascent

1089 ft

Short recap

Cobbles

Gravel

Bad road

#1 toughest climb of Ardennes

#26 most elevation gain of Ardennes

#11 longest climb of Luxembourg

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Mont St. Nicholas from Vianden via Am Schank

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Nice climb starting on Vianden's cobblestones straight up through the village. Then the climb turns into good tarmac and you cycle up further past the castle.

Climbing times

5 mph	00:47:13
7 mph	00:33:25
9 mph	00:26:03
12 mph	00:19:34

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Frequently Asked Questions

Mont St. Nicholas can be cycled from 7 sides. Groesteen from Keppeshausen is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Groesteen from Bastendorf, Mont St. Nicholas from Vianden, Groesteen from Brandenbourg, Groënsteen via Nachtmanderscheid, Mont St. Nicholas from Vianden via Am Schank & Mont St. Nicholas via Château de Vianden.

You don't need special gearing for Mont St. Nicholas from Vianden via Am Schank. 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.

Mont St. Nicholas from Vianden via Am Schank 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!

Mont St. Nicholas from Vianden via Am Schank is 3.9 mi long.

The average gradient of Mont St. Nicholas from Vianden via Am Schank is 5.3%.

Mont St. Nicholas from Vianden via Am Schank has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 15.3%.

The summit of Mont St. Nicholas from Vianden via Am Schank is at 1683 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 00:47:13 to climb Mont St. Nicholas from Vianden via Am Schank. At 7 mph the time is 00:33:25, and at 9 mph 00:26:03. For the fastest cyclists, 00:19:34 is an achievable time.

Mont St. Nicholas from Vianden via Am Schank is located in the region Nature Park Our in Luxembourg.

Mont St. Nicholas from Vianden via Am Schank

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