Alp Gehrenen from Kien
Bern, switzerland
11km 1047m 9.5%
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Alp Gehrenen from Kien
Bern, switzerland
Alp Gehrenen from Kien is one of cycling's great tests — 11km of sustained climbing, gaining 1,047m from base to summit. Averaging 9.5%, the road kicks to 16.4% at its steepest — a brutal pitch that demands respect. 10 hairpins punctuate the ascent, offering brief respite in the corners before the gradient bites again. The road reaches 1,767m — high enough to feel the altitude on tired legs. Located in Bern, Switzerland.
- The crux hits between km 8 and km 10 — 13km above 10% averaging 12.1%.
- More vertical gain than 95% of climbs in Bern.
- Higher summit than 92% of climbs in Switzerland.
- The 10th climb in Bern by difficulty.
- One of only 1,152 Hors Catégorie climbs in the database.
Distance
11km
Avg Gradient
9.5%
Max Gradient
16.4%
Elevation Gain
1047m
Summit
1,767m
Wall Rating
6.5
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What things cost
Typical prices in Switzerland
CHF5.50
Coffee
CHF7.00
Beer
CHF25.00
Meal
CHF3.00
Water
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