Röspelkopf from Rüdesheim am Rhein

Statistics

Difficulty points	303
Length	5.4 mi
Average gradient	4.4%
Steepest segment	16.3%
Total ascent	1257 ft

Difficulty points

303

Length

5.4 mi

Average gradient

4.4%

Steepest segment

16.3%

Total ascent

1257 ft

Short recap

#22 toughest climb of Hesse

#35 most elevation gain of Hesse

#45 longest climb of Hesse

#44 average steepest climb of Taunus

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The lower part of the climb through the vineyards above Rüdesheim is moderate, but then a real brutal kicker with >15％ takes a lot out of anybody. After a rolling section on a high-plateau, a smooth incline brings one to the top. Very nice climb to get into the Wispertal on the other side.

Climbing times

5 mph	01:05:44
7 mph	00:46:32
9 mph	00:36:16
12 mph	00:27:14

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Frequently Asked Questions

Röspelkopf can be cycled from 3 sides. Röspelkopf from Assmanshausen is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Röspelkopf from Rüdesheim am Rhein & Röspelkopf from Geisenheim.

You don't need special gearing for Röspelkopf from Rüdesheim am Rhein. 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.

Röspelkopf from Rüdesheim am Rhein 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!

Röspelkopf from Rüdesheim am Rhein is 5.4 mi long.

The average gradient of Röspelkopf from Rüdesheim am Rhein is 4.4%.

Röspelkopf from Rüdesheim am Rhein has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 16.3%.

The summit of Röspelkopf from Rüdesheim am Rhein is at 1394 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 01:05:44 to climb Röspelkopf from Rüdesheim am Rhein. At 7 mph the time is 00:46:32, and at 9 mph 00:36:16. For the fastest cyclists, 00:27:14 is an achievable time.

Röspelkopf from Rüdesheim am Rhein is located in the region Darmstadt in Germany.

Röspelkopf from Rüdesheim am Rhein

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