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Pfannenstiel from Meilen

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Pfannenstiel from Meilen
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Elevation profile Pfannenstiel from Meilen

Statistics

Difficulty points 371
Length 2.6 mi
Average gradient 8.8%
Steepest segment 15.3%
Total ascent 1220 ft

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#5 toughest climb of Zürich
#6 most elevation gain of Zürich
#10 longest climb of Zürich
#21 average steepest climb of Zürich
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Pfannenstiel from Meilen is a climb in the region Zürich. It is 2.6 mi long and bridges 1220 ft of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 8.8%, resulting in a difficulty score of 371. The top of the ascent is located at 2667 ft above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 1 review/story of this climb and uploaded 4 photos.

Road names: Pfannenstielstrasse & Neue Korporationsstrasse

4.0 by laurynai
This is an automatic translation, the original language is: English.
Beautiful Swiss morning! ☀️ I found the beginning of this climb pretty easy, only later did it become nasty and had to stop a couple of times mid-climb; fortunately the Swiss countryside is always generous with its beauty 😂 The worst climbs are before Herrenweg, but once you get there you get a small break until the final climb, which is a relief after the previous climbs. Once you arrive at the top, it is stunning-beautiful and you get a truly majestic view of the alps 🏔️ There is... read more

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laurynai
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1 Mo 4.0 00:32:00 (4.9 mph)

Beautiful Swiss morning! ☀️
I found the beginning of this climb pretty easy, only later did it become nasty and had to stop a couple of times mid-climb; fortunately the Swiss countryside is always generous with its beauty 😂 The worst climbs are before Herrenweg, but once you get there you get a small break until the final climb, which is a relief after the previous climbs.
Once you arrive at the top, it is stunning-beautiful and you get a truly majestic view of the alps 🏔️ There is also a nice view of Greifensee nearby, but the alps take the focus 😂

The descent is always sweet, especially in one section where I managed to get into my aerobars 👌 For the ride down, I reached a top speed of 56.3km/h and was definitely sitting „behind” my seat, especially for those very steep, windy hills 😎 Chef kiss! 👨🏻‍🍳

Definitely recommend the climb and nice to see a lot of cyclists on that stretch between Zurich and Meilen 🚲

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Climbing times

5 mph 00:31:47
7 mph 00:22:30
9 mph 00:17:32
12 mph 00:13:10

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Frequently Asked Questions

Pfannenstiel can be cycled from 3 sides. Pfannenstiel from Meilen is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Pfannenstiel from Rällikon & Pfannenstiel from Esslingen.

Pfannenstiel from Meilen 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!

Pfannenstiel from Meilen 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!

Pfannenstiel from Meilen is 2.6 mi long.

The average gradient of Pfannenstiel from Meilen is 8.8%.

Pfannenstiel from Meilen has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 15.3%.

The summit of Pfannenstiel from Meilen is at 2667 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 00:31:47 to climb Pfannenstiel from Meilen. At 7 mph the time is 00:22:30, and at 9 mph 00:17:32. For the fastest cyclists, 00:13:10 is an achievable time.

Pfannenstiel from Meilen is located in the region Zürich in Switzerland.

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