Potzberg from Oberstaufenbach

Potzberg can be cycled from 5 sides. Potzberg from Niederstaufenbach is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Potzberg from Gimsbach, Potzberg from Mühlbach, Potzberg from Oberstaufenbach & Potzberg via Gelleweg.

You don't need special gearing for Potzberg from Oberstaufenbach. 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.

Potzberg from Oberstaufenbach is a 3rd-category climb. Almost anyone can handle this climb, as long as you have a bike with climbing gears. If you have little training, you will probably need to shift down significantly. For experienced riders, Potzberg from Oberstaufenbach is not a problem.

Potzberg from Oberstaufenbach is 3.4 mi long.

The average gradient of Potzberg from Oberstaufenbach is 5.5%.

Potzberg from Oberstaufenbach has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 10.1%.

The summit of Potzberg from Oberstaufenbach is at 1834 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 00:41:15 to climb Potzberg from Oberstaufenbach. At 7 mph the time is 00:29:12, and at 9 mph 00:22:45. For the fastest cyclists, 00:17:05 is an achievable time.

Potzberg from Oberstaufenbach is located in the region Rhineland-Palatinate in Germany.