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Wasserkuppe from Gersfeld

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Elevation profile Wasserkuppe from Gersfeld

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Difficulty points 266
Length 5.6 mi
Average gradient 5.1%
Steepest segment 9.4%
Total ascent 1493 ft

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#30 toughest climb of Hesse
#20 most elevation gain of Hesse
#42 longest climb of Hesse
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Wasserkuppe from Gersfeld is a climb in the region Rhön Mountains. It is 5.6 mi long and bridges 1493 ft of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 5.1%, resulting in a difficulty score of 266. The top of the ascent is located at 3130 ft above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 1 review/story of this climb and uploaded 0 photos.

Road names: B 284 & Hochrhönring

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This is an automatic translation, the original language is: Dutch.
Initially on a wide road with a fair amount of traffic. Good road surface though and nice views at the end. Descent via Poppenhaussen was nice and fast (few turns)... read more

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Initially on a wide road with a fair amount of traffic. Good road surface though and nice views at the end. Descent via Poppenhaussen was nice and fast (few turns)

In het begin op een brede weg met redelijk wat verkeer. Wel goed wegdek en mooi uitzicht op het eind. Afdaling via Poppenhaussen was mooi en snel (weinig bochten)

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Climbing times

5 mph 01:07:07
7 mph 00:47:31
9 mph 00:37:02
12 mph 00:27:49

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Frequently Asked Questions

You don't need special gearing for Wasserkuppe from Gersfeld. 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.

Wasserkuppe from Gersfeld is a 3rd-category climb. Almost anyone can handle this climb, as long as you have a bike with climbing gears. If you have little training, you will probably need to shift down significantly. For experienced riders, Wasserkuppe from Gersfeld is not a problem.

Wasserkuppe from Gersfeld is 5.6 mi long.

The average gradient of Wasserkuppe from Gersfeld is 5.1%.

Wasserkuppe from Gersfeld has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 9.4%.

The summit of Wasserkuppe from Gersfeld is at 3130 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 01:07:07 to climb Wasserkuppe from Gersfeld. At 7 mph the time is 00:47:31, and at 9 mph 00:37:02. For the fastest cyclists, 00:27:49 is an achievable time.

Wasserkuppe from Gersfeld is located in the region Kassel in Germany.

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