Cat 2 Wald

Ämpächli from Elm

Glarus, switzerland

The Wald rises 3.8km through rolling hills and mountain roads, gaining 449m to 1,435m. At 11.7% average, every metre is earned. The steepest sections touch 17.3%, where the road feels more wall than road. 13 hairpins punctuate the ascent, offering brief respite in the corners before the gradient bites again. Located in Glarus, Switzerland.

  • The 2nd climb in Glarus by gradient.
  • The 4th climb in Glarus by summit elevation.
  • The crux hits between km 3 and km 3 — 5km above 10% averaging 14.4%.
  • 13 hairpin bends punctuate the climb, each switchback offering a moment to regroup.

Ämpächli from Elm

Glarus, switzerland

3.8km 449m 11.7%
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Distance

3.8km

Avg Gradient

11.7%

Max Gradient

17.3%

Elevation Gain

449m

Summit

1,435m

Wall Rating

5.5

Conditions

Best time to ride: Summer & Autumn

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Temperature

-4.2° Cold
-0.1° Cold
0.9° Cold
3.2° Cold
7.2° Cool
14.6° Mild
15.7° Mild
15° Mild
12.4° Mild
8.2° Cool
1.4° Cold
-1.6° Cold

Rainfall

139mm Wet
125mm Moderate
110mm Moderate
100mm Moderate
146mm Wet
143mm Wet
217mm Wet
216mm Wet
117mm Moderate
143mm Wet
130mm Wet
171mm Wet

Wind

7km/h Calm
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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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