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Schwägalp Pass from Urnäsch

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Elevation profile Schwägalp Pass from Urnäsch

Statistics

Difficulty points 347
Length 5.8 mi
Average gradient 5.1%
Steepest segment 12.7%
Total ascent 1558 ft

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4 hairpin turns
#2 toughest climb of Appenzell
#2 most elevation gain of Appenzell
#2 longest climb of Appenzell
#17 average steepest climb of Appenzell
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Schwägalp Pass from Urnäsch is a climb in the region Appenzell. It is 5.8 mi long and bridges 1558 ft of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 5.1%, resulting in a difficulty score of 347. The top of the ascent is located at 4265 ft above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 1 review/story of this climb and uploaded 3 photos.

Road names: Schwägalpstrasse & 462

4.0 by jost_bibic
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Unbelievable landscapes, green everywhere. A bit busy in terms of traffic but the roads are in great condition and wide enough.... read more

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Unbelievable landscapes, green everywhere. A bit busy in terms of traffic but the roads are in great condition and wide enough.

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Climbing times

5 mph 01:10:07
7 mph 00:49:38
9 mph 00:38:41
12 mph 00:29:03

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Frequently Asked Questions

You don't need special gearing for Schwägalp Pass from Urnäsch. 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.

Schwägalp Pass from Urnäsch 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!

Schwägalp Pass from Urnäsch is 5.8 mi long.

The average gradient of Schwägalp Pass from Urnäsch is 5.1%.

Schwägalp Pass from Urnäsch has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 12.7%.

The summit of Schwägalp Pass from Urnäsch is at 4265 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 01:10:07 to climb Schwägalp Pass from Urnäsch. At 7 mph the time is 00:49:38, and at 9 mph 00:38:41. For the fastest cyclists, 00:29:03 is an achievable time.

Schwägalp Pass from Urnäsch is located in the region Appenzell in Switzerland.

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