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Sognefjellet from Slåligrende

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2 reviews | Elevation profile | 8 photos
Sognefjellet from Slåligrende
Sognefjellet from Slåligrende
Sognefjellet from Slåligrende
Sognefjellet from Slåligrende
Sognefjellet from Slåligrende
Sognefjellet from Slåligrende
Sognefjellet from Slåligrende
Sognefjellet from Slåligrende
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Difficulty points 571
Length 17 mi
Average gradient 3.4%
Steepest segment 10.7%
Total ascent 3048 ft

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Beautiful scenery
3 hairpin turns
#47 toughest climb of Norway
#20 most elevation gain of Norway
#5 longest climb of Norway
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Sognefjellet from Slåligrende is a climb in the region Norwegian Fjords. It is 17 mi long and bridges 3048 ft of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 3.4%, resulting in a difficulty score of 571. The top of the ascent is located at 4698 ft above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 2 reviews of this climb and uploaded 8 photos.

Road name: Fv55

3.0 by JonasSommarset
This is an automatic translation, the original language is: English.
As with the climb from the other side, I think its a bit of a stretch to consider all of these 27km as a climb - in reality this is two climbs; one at 3,5km and 6,7％ and the second at 6,5km and 6,5％. The remaining 17km shown here rise at less than 2％ and should not be considered as part of the climb. Both climbs are fairly easy, traffic is light to medium and the surface is good. Views are beatiful all the way, but you do these climbs mainly to get to the Sognefjellet plateau - not for the... read more

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JonasSommarset
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10 Mo 3.0

As with the climb from the other side, I think its a bit of a stretch to consider all of these 27km as a climb - in reality this is two climbs; one at 3,5km and 6,7％ and the second at 6,5km and 6,5％. The remaining 17km shown here rise at less than 2％ and should not be considered as part of the climb. Both climbs are fairly easy, traffic is light to medium and the surface is good. Views are beatiful all the way, but you do these climbs mainly to get to the Sognefjellet plateau - not for the climbs themselves

Sognefjellet from Slåligrende
Sognefjellet from Slåligrende
Sognefjellet from Slåligrende
Sognefjellet from Slåligrende
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johs78
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1 y 5.0

A long but rewarding climb. The highest mountain pass in Norway. A stop on the Sognefjellshytta is recommended.

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Climbing times

5 mph 03:25:28
7 mph 02:25:27
9 mph 01:53:21
12 mph 01:25:10

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Frequently Asked Questions

Sognefjellet can be cycled from 2 sides. Sognefjellet from Slåligrende is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Sognefjellet from Fortun.

You don't need special gearing for Sognefjellet from Slåligrende. 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.

Sognefjellet from Slåligrende 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!

Sognefjellet from Slåligrende is 17 mi long.

The average gradient of Sognefjellet from Slåligrende is 3.4%.

Sognefjellet from Slåligrende has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 10.7%.

The summit of Sognefjellet from Slåligrende is at 4698 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 03:25:28 to climb Sognefjellet from Slåligrende. At 7 mph the time is 02:25:27, and at 9 mph 01:53:21. For the fastest cyclists, 01:25:10 is an achievable time.

Sognefjellet from Slåligrende is located in the region in Norway.

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