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Valcroce / Kreuztal from Brixen / Bressanone

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Elevation profile Valcroce / Kreuztal from Brixen / Bressanone

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Difficulty points 1052
Length 12.7 mi
Average gradient 7.1%
Steepest segment 11.4%
Total ascent 4738 ft

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Beautiful scenery
Hidden gem
22 hairpin turns
#81 toughest climb of Trentino-South Tyrol
#90 most elevation gain of Italy
#37 longest climb of Trentino-South Tyrol
#96 average steepest climb of Dolomites
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Valcroce / Kreuztal from Brixen / Bressanone is a climb in the region Dolomites. It is 12.7 mi long and bridges 4738 ft of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 7.1%, resulting in a difficulty score of 1052. The top of the ascent is located at 6637 ft above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 2 reviews of this climb and uploaded 2 photos.

Road names: Via Plose, SP29, Kreuztal & Via Panoramica Dolomiti

4.0 by cv93
This is an automatic translation, the original language is: Italian.
n even and rideable climb, ideal for finding and maintaining a good rhythm. The first few kilometres run on a wide and fairly busy road, but once past the village of Sant'Andrea the landscape changes completely: you enter an alpine setting that alternates between stretches of forest and green meadows, with the Dolomite peaks in the background making the panorama even more spectacular. In the last 5 km, after the fork to Passo delle Erbe, the asphalt becomes slightly rougher: nothing proble... read more

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n even and rideable climb, ideal for finding and maintaining a good rhythm. The first few kilometres run on a wide and fairly busy road, but once past the village of Sant'Andrea the landscape changes completely: you enter an alpine setting that alternates between stretches of forest and green meadows, with the Dolomite peaks in the background making the panorama even more spectacular.
In the last 5 km, after the fork to Passo delle Erbe, the asphalt becomes slightly rougher: nothing problematic on the ascent, but on the descent it is advisable to pay a little more attention.

na salita regolare e pedalabile, ideale per trovare e mantenere un buon ritmo. I primi chilometri scorrono su una strada ampia e abbastanza trafficata, ma superato il paesino di Sant’Andrea il paesaggio cambia completamente: si entra in un contesto alpino che alterna tratti di bosco a verdi prati, con le vette dolomitiche sullo sfondo a rendere il panorama ancora più spettacolare.
Negli ultimi 5 km, dopo il bivio per il Passo delle Erbe, l’asfalto diventa leggermente più sconnesso: nulla di problematico in salita, ma in discesa è consigliabile prestare un po’ più di attenzione.

Valcroce / Kreuztal from Brixen / Bressanone
Valcroce / Kreuztal from Brixen / Bressanone
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If you cycle up the Passo delle Erbe/Würzjoch via the route that starts in Milland, you can easily take the climb to Valcroce/Kreuzjoch.
The first 16 km with average ascents without extremes are the same. A wonderful start with beautiful views of the wide Eisackvalley as you cycle up through three hairpin bends and Bressanone disappears deep below you. Followed by a winding route from village to village in the pine forest.
The route to Passo delle Erbe leaves you in Plancios/Palmschoss (1697m) by turning left behind hotel Vallazza.
The final climb of 5 km ascends without extremes via 4 hairpin bends along the uninhabited forest flank, with fantastic views of the Dolomite peaks of the National Park on the way, followed at the end by a long right turn towards the end station of the Plose cable car. Asphalt road ends just after Gasthof Geissler (provisioning).
There is little traffic because almost everyone comes up by cable car to this popular hiking/skiing area.
The parking lot of the valley station in St. Andrea in Monte just outside Bressanone is passed and from there the road narrows upwards.

Nice pleasant climb in beautiful scenery. Perfectly combinable on the way to or coming from Passo delle Erbe.

Als je de Passo delle Erbe/Würzjoch op fietst via de route die vertrekt in Milland kan je gerust onderweg de klim naar Valcroce/Kreuzjoch meepikken.
De eerste 16 kilometer met gemiddelde stijging zonder extremen zijn immers dezelfde. Wondermooi starten met prachtige uitzichten op het brede Eisackdal wanneer je via een drietal haarspeldbochten omhoog fietst en Bressanone diep onder je verdwijnt. Gevolgd door een bochtige route van dorpje tot dorpje in het naaldwoud.
De route naar Passo delle Erbe verlaat je in Plancios/Palmschoss (1697m) door achter hotel Vallazza linksaf te draaien.
De eindklim van 5 km stijgt zonder extremen via 4 haarspeldbochten langs de onbewoonde woudflank naar omhoog, met onderweg fantastische uitzichten op de Dolomieten toppen van het nationaal park, gevolgd door op het einde een lange rechtsdraaiende weg richting eindstation van de kabelbaan Plose. Asfaltweg eindigt vlak na Gasthof Geissler (bevoorrading).
Er is weinig verkeer omdat nagenoeg iedereen per kabelbaan omhoog komt naar dit populaire wandel/skigebied.
De parkings van het dal station in St.Andrea in Monte even buiten Bressanone fietst men voorbij en vanaf dan versmalt de weg naar omhoog.

Mooie aangename klim in prachtig decor. Perfect combineerbaar op weg naar of komende van Passo delle Erbe.

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Climbing times

5 mph 02:32:53
7 mph 01:48:14
9 mph 01:24:21
12 mph 01:03:22

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Frequently Asked Questions

Valcroce / Kreuztal from Brixen / Bressanone 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!

Valcroce / Kreuztal from Brixen / Bressanone belongs to the Hors Catégorie, the top category. These are legendary and very tough climbs. A solid cycling condition, experience, and a good climbing gear ratio are essential to maintain a smooth cadence and complete the climb comfortably.

Valcroce / Kreuztal from Brixen / Bressanone is 12.7 mi long.

The average gradient of Valcroce / Kreuztal from Brixen / Bressanone is 7.1%.

Valcroce / Kreuztal from Brixen / Bressanone has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 11.4%.

The summit of Valcroce / Kreuztal from Brixen / Bressanone is at 6637 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 02:32:53 to climb Valcroce / Kreuztal from Brixen / Bressanone. At 7 mph the time is 01:48:14, and at 9 mph 01:24:21. For the fastest cyclists, 01:03:22 is an achievable time.

Valcroce / Kreuztal from Brixen / Bressanone is located in the region Bolzano in Italy.

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