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Ober Dutjen from Valendas

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3 reviews | Elevation profile | 12 photos
Ober Dutjen from Valendas
Ober Dutjen from Valendas
Ober Dutjen from Valendas
Ober Dutjen from Valendas
Ober Dutjen from Valendas
Ober Dutjen from Valendas
Ober Dutjen from Valendas
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Elevation profile Ober Dutjen from Valendas

Statistics

Difficulty points 858
Length 5.1 mi
Average gradient 9.7%
Steepest segment 20.2%
Total ascent 2631 ft

Short recap

9 hairpin turns
#37 toughest climb of Grisons
#48 most elevation gain of Grisons
#64 longest climb of Grisons
#32 average steepest climb of Grisons
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Ober Dutjen from Valendas is a climb in the region Grisons. It is 5.1 mi long and bridges 2631 ft of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 9.7%, resulting in a difficulty score of 858. The top of the ascent is located at 5236 ft above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 3 reviews of this climb and uploaded 12 photos.

Road name: Ober Dutjen

5.0 by SEK
This is an automatic translation, the original language is: German.
A marvellous ascent! The Surselva is otherwise poor in tarmac minor roads and the route from Valendas via Dutjen to Sevgein is one of the few exceptions. The gradient is steep but very even at 8-11％ throughout. The tarmac is very good and only the last kilometre is a good agricultural road. The information on Strava "unpaved road" is not correct. The descent to Sevgein has a rough and not very good road surface in the upper part, but from Rien onwards the road has an almost perfect s... read more

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A marvellous ascent! The Surselva is otherwise poor in tarmac minor roads and the route from Valendas via Dutjen to Sevgein is one of the few exceptions. The gradient is steep but very even at 8-11％ throughout. The tarmac is very good and only the last kilometre is a good agricultural road. The information on Strava "unpaved road" is not correct. The descent to Sevgein has a rough and not very good road surface in the upper part, but from Rien onwards the road has an almost perfect surface again. The views of the Rhine Valley and the Flimserstein are fantastic and the road is almost traffic-free. An absolute "must" for mountain goats in this region. If you want to prolong the agony a little longer, you can start the ascent down by the Rhine at Valendas railway station. Then it's 910 metres over 10 km.

Ein grandioser Aufstieg! Die Surselva ist sonst arm an asphaltierten Nebenstrassen und die Runde von Valendas über Dutjen nach Sevgein ist eine der wenigen Ausnahmen. Die Steigung ist steil aber sehr gleichmässig mit durchgehen 8-11％. Der Asphalt ist sehr gut und es hat nur auf dem letzten Kilometer eine gut fahrbare Landwirtschaftsstrasse. Die Angabe auf Strava "unbefestigte Strasse" stimmt nicht. Die Abfahrt nach Sevgein hat im oberen Teil ein rauhen und nicht sehr guten Strassenbelag aber ab Rien hat die Strasse wieder einen nahezu perfekten Belag. Die Ausblicke auf das Rheintal und den Flimserstein sind fantastisch und die Strasse ist nahezu verkehrsfrei. Ein absolutes "Muss" für Bergziegen in dieser Region. Wer die Qualen noch etwas verlängern möchte, kann bereits unten am Rhein beim Bahnhof Valendas in den Anstieg einsteigen. Dann sind es 910hm auf 10km.

Ober Dutjen from Valendas
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Ober Dutjen from Valendas
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1 y 4.0 00:46:40 (6.6 mph)

Beautiful, hidden gem of a climb. Strava suggested this was going to be gravel in points however the Road surface was bowling green smooth for the first 6k of the ascent and only in the final couple of hundred meters did it turn into a farm track. On a hot August day I was very grateful for the water trough in the farm at 1,500m elevation just before the final kicker to the top of the climb. The whole climb I probably saw 1 car, 4 mountain bikers and endless beautiful views back down into the valley.

Initially the road surface on the descent to Ríein was more broken up and had some loose gravel at points (I’m certainly not the best descender and was fine on my road bike) and then suddenly you’re back on smooth tarmac and empty roads and you could almost convince yourself you’re flying out front in the Tour de France!

Ober Dutjen from Valendas
Ober Dutjen from Valendas
Ober Dutjen from Valendas
Ober Dutjen from Valendas
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3 y 5.0 00:50:00 (6.2 mph)
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Beautiful climb, often do a lap of this from Valendas to Dutjen. Rarely traffic or 1 tractor with in Dutjen at farmer's self-service coffee, cake etc with pot to pay. Great descent with sublime views of mountain peaks. Absolutely recommended. Unknown, secret climb. Close to Oberalp pass and other nice famous cols in the region but very many cars and motorbikes there. Dutjen round as good as private, don't tell :), lovely!

Prachtige klim, doe vaak een ronde met deze vanuit Valendas naar Dutjen. Zelden verkeer of 1 tractor met in Dutjen bij boer selfservice koffie, cake etc.. met potje om te betalen. Geweldige afdaling met subliem uitzicht op bergtoppen. Absoluut aanrader. Onbekende, geheime klim. Dichtbij Oberalp pas en andere mooie bekende cols in de regio maar daar rijden zeer veel auto’s en motoren. Dutjen ronde zo goed als privé, niet doorvertellen :), heerlijk!

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Climbing times

5 mph 01:02:07
7 mph 00:43:58
9 mph 00:34:16
12 mph 00:25:45

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Frequently Asked Questions

Ober Dutjen can be cycled from 2 sides. Ober Dutjen from Ilanz is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Ober Dutjen from Valendas.

Ober Dutjen from Valendas 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!

Ober Dutjen from Valendas 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.

Ober Dutjen from Valendas is 5.1 mi long.

The average gradient of Ober Dutjen from Valendas is 9.7%.

Ober Dutjen from Valendas has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 20.2%.

The summit of Ober Dutjen from Valendas is at 5236 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 01:02:07 to climb Ober Dutjen from Valendas. At 7 mph the time is 00:43:58, and at 9 mph 00:34:16. For the fastest cyclists, 00:25:45 is an achievable time.

Ober Dutjen from Valendas is located in the region Grisons in Switzerland.

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