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Vorder Höhi from Weesen

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1 review/story | Elevation profile | 3 photos
Vorder Höhi from Weesen
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Elevation profile Vorder Höhi from Weesen

Statistics

Difficulty points 1046
Length 5.9 mi
Average gradient 10.1%
Steepest segment 16.9%
Total ascent 3136 ft

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Beautiful scenery
Hidden gem
4 hairpin turns
#9 toughest climb of Saint Gallen
#9 most elevation gain of Saint Gallen
#16 longest climb of Saint Gallen
#9 average steepest climb of Saint Gallen
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Vorder Höhi from Weesen is a climb in the region Saint Gallen. It is 5.9 mi long and bridges 3136 ft of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 10.1%, resulting in a difficulty score of 1046. The top of the ascent is located at 4560 ft above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 1 review/story of this climb and uploaded 3 photos.

Road names: Amdenerstrasse, Engi, Ufrechten Arvenbüelstrasse, Stalden & Sell

4.0 by Doudble
This is an automatic translation, the original language is: English.
Nice climb with amazing scenery, only downside is quite a lot of traffic until Amden. When you turn rom the main road towards summit the road becomes quite narrow with hardly any cars or people, road surface is good all the way till the end.... read more

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Doudble
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Nice climb with amazing scenery, only downside is quite a lot of traffic until Amden. When you turn rom the main road towards summit the road becomes quite narrow with hardly any cars or people, road surface is good all the way till the end.

Vorder Höhi from Weesen
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Climbing times

5 mph 01:11:07
7 mph 00:50:21
9 mph 00:39:14
12 mph 00:29:29

Road surface condition

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Frequently Asked Questions

Vorder Höhi from Weesen 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!

Vorder Höhi from Weesen 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.

Vorder Höhi from Weesen is 5.9 mi long.

The average gradient of Vorder Höhi from Weesen is 10.1%.

Vorder Höhi from Weesen has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 16.9%.

The summit of Vorder Höhi from Weesen is at 4560 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 01:11:07 to climb Vorder Höhi from Weesen. At 7 mph the time is 00:50:21, and at 9 mph 00:39:14. For the fastest cyclists, 00:29:29 is an achievable time.

Vorder Höhi from Weesen is located in the region Saint Gallen in Switzerland.

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