Wasserkuppe from Gersfeld via Dreierhof

Statistics

Difficulty points	293
Length	5.7 mi
Average gradient	5%
Steepest segment	10.2%
Total ascent	1499 ft

Difficulty points

293

Length

5.7 mi

Average gradient

Steepest segment

10.2%

Total ascent

1499 ft

Short recap

#25 toughest climb of Hesse

#18 most elevation gain of Hesse

#38 longest climb of Hesse

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A relatively quiet climb via Dreierhof. Towards the end, the main road becomes busier.

Climbing times

5 mph	01:08:40
7 mph	00:48:37
9 mph	00:37:53
12 mph	00:28:28

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Frequently Asked Questions

Wasserkuppe can be cycled from 6 sides. Wasserkuppe from Poppenhausen is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Wasserkuppe from Gersfeld, Wasserkuppe from Seiferts, Wasserkuppe from Bischofsheim in der Rhön, Wasserkuppe from Gersfeld via Dreierhof & Wasserkuppe from Eckweisbach.

You don't need special gearing for Wasserkuppe from Gersfeld via Dreierhof. 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 via Dreierhof 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 via Dreierhof is not a problem.

Wasserkuppe from Gersfeld via Dreierhof is 5.7 mi long.

The average gradient of Wasserkuppe from Gersfeld via Dreierhof is 5%.

Wasserkuppe from Gersfeld via Dreierhof has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 10.2%.

The summit of Wasserkuppe from Gersfeld via Dreierhof is at 3114 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 01:08:40 to climb Wasserkuppe from Gersfeld via Dreierhof. At 7 mph the time is 00:48:37, and at 9 mph 00:37:53. For the fastest cyclists, 00:28:28 is an achievable time.

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

Wasserkuppe from Gersfeld via Dreierhof

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