Ruschberg via Krückebergstrasse

Ruschberg can be cycled from 7 sides. Ruschberg via Krückebergstrasse is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Ruschberg from Bentorf, Ruschberg from Vlotho via Roter Weg, Ruschberg from Vlotho via Maasbeeke, Ruschberg from Vlotho via Linnenbeeker Weg, Ruschberg via Valdorf-Ost & Ruschberg from Bentorf via Plögerei.

You don't need special gearing for Ruschberg via Krückebergstrasse. 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.

Ruschberg via Krückebergstrasse 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, Ruschberg via Krückebergstrasse is not a problem.

Ruschberg via Krückebergstrasse is 2.9 mi long.

The average gradient of Ruschberg via Krückebergstrasse is 5.1%.

Ruschberg via Krückebergstrasse has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 10.6%.

The summit of Ruschberg via Krückebergstrasse is at 906 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 00:34:42 to climb Ruschberg via Krückebergstrasse. At 7 mph the time is 00:24:34, and at 9 mph 00:19:08. For the fastest cyclists, 00:14:23 is an achievable time.

Ruschberg via Krückebergstrasse is located in the region Detmold in Germany.