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Ricken from Wattwil

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Statistics

Difficulty points 109
Length 4 mi
Average gradient 2.9%
Steepest segment 10.9%
Total ascent 614 ft

Short recap

1 hairpin turn
#66 toughest climb of Saint Gallen
#63 most elevation gain of Saint Gallen
#35 longest climb of Saint Gallen
#75 average steepest climb of Saint Gallen
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Ricken from Wattwil is a climb in the region Saint Gallen. It is 4 mi long and bridges 614 ft of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 2.9%, resulting in a difficulty score of 109. The top of the ascent is located at 2582 ft above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 0 reviews of this climb and uploaded 0 photos.

Road names: Rickenstrasse, Rickenstrasse & Wattwilerstrasse

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Climbing times

5 mph 00:47:58
7 mph 00:33:57
9 mph 00:26:27
12 mph 00:19:53

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Frequently Asked Questions

Ricken can be cycled from 3 sides. Ricken from Uznach is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Ricken from Kaltbrunn & Ricken from Wattwil.

You don't need special gearing for Ricken from Wattwil. 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.

Ricken from Wattwil is a 4th-category climb. A sprint to the top is usually not an option, and untrained riders will definitely feel it in their legs. For trained cyclists, it is a great training climb.

Ricken from Wattwil is 4 mi long.

The average gradient of Ricken from Wattwil is 2.9%.

Ricken from Wattwil has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 10.9%.

The summit of Ricken from Wattwil is at 2582 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 00:47:58 to climb Ricken from Wattwil. At 7 mph the time is 00:33:57, and at 9 mph 00:26:27. For the fastest cyclists, 00:19:53 is an achievable time.

Ricken from Wattwil is located in the region Saint Gallen in Switzerland.

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