Schwarzer Stock from Erkshausen

Schwarzer Stock can be cycled from 2 sides. Schwarzer Stock from Erkshausen is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Schwarzer Stock from Rockensüss.

You don't need special gearing for Schwarzer Stock from Erkshausen. 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.

Schwarzer Stock from Erkshausen 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.

Schwarzer Stock from Erkshausen is 2.4 mi long.

The average gradient of Schwarzer Stock from Erkshausen is 4.7%.

Schwarzer Stock from Erkshausen has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 6.9%.

The summit of Schwarzer Stock from Erkshausen is at 1398 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 00:29:16 to climb Schwarzer Stock from Erkshausen. At 7 mph the time is 00:20:43, and at 9 mph 00:16:09. For the fastest cyclists, 00:12:08 is an achievable time.

Schwarzer Stock from Erkshausen is located in the region Kassel in Germany.