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Rufiberg from Arth

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Elevation profile Rufiberg from Arth

Statistics

Difficulty points 758
Length 3.7 mi
Average gradient 10.7%
Steepest segment 18.3%
Total ascent 2087 ft

Short recap

2 hairpin turns
#18 toughest climb of Schwyz
#21 most elevation gain of Schwyz
#31 longest climb of Schwyz
#88 average steepest climb of Swiss Alps
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Rufiberg from Arth is a climb in the region Schwyz. It is 3.7 mi long and bridges 2087 ft of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 10.7%, resulting in a difficulty score of 758. The top of the ascent is located at 3468 ft above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 1 review/story of this climb and uploaded 2 photos.

Road name: Rufibergstrasse

4.0 by SEK
This is an automatic translation, the original language is: German.
Narrow, continuously asphalted road with fantastic views of the Rigi and Lake Zug, good tarmac surface. Gradients of over 15％ in places and the gradient rarely drops below 10％ in the upper half... read more

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Narrow, continuously asphalted road with fantastic views of the Rigi and Lake Zug, good tarmac surface. Gradients of over 15％ in places and the gradient rarely drops below 10％ in the upper half

Schmale durchgehend asphaltierte Strasse mit fantastischem Ausblick auf Rigi und Zugersee, gute Asphaltoberfläche. Teilweise Steigungsprozente von über 15％ und die Steigung fällt in der oberen Hälfte selten unter 10％

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Climbing times

5 mph 00:44:22
7 mph 00:31:25
9 mph 00:24:29
12 mph 00:18:23

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Frequently Asked Questions

Rufiberg from Arth 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!

Rufiberg from Arth 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.

Rufiberg from Arth is 3.7 mi long.

The average gradient of Rufiberg from Arth is 10.7%.

Rufiberg from Arth has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 18.3%.

The summit of Rufiberg from Arth is at 3468 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 00:44:22 to climb Rufiberg from Arth. At 7 mph the time is 00:31:25, and at 9 mph 00:24:29. For the fastest cyclists, 00:18:23 is an achievable time.

Rufiberg from Arth is located in the region Schwyz in Switzerland.

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