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Bielen / Oltscherenalp from Balm

Bern, switzerland

Bielen / Oltscherenalp from Balm is one of cycling's great tests — 11km of sustained climbing, gaining 1,045m from base to summit. Averaging 9.5%, the road kicks to 17.4% at its steepest — a brutal pitch that demands respect. 12 hairpins punctuate the ascent, offering brief respite in the corners before the gradient bites again. The road reaches 1,635m — high enough to feel the altitude on tired legs. Located in Bern, Switzerland.

  • The crux hits between km 0 and km 2 — 8km above 10% averaging 13.1%.
  • Harder than 95% of climbs in Switzerland.
  • More vertical gain than 95% of climbs in Bern.
  • One of only 1,152 Hors Catégorie climbs in the database.
  • 12 hairpin bends punctuate the climb, each switchback offering a moment to regroup.

Bielen / Oltscherenalp from Balm

Bern, switzerland

11km 1045m 9.5%
HC

Distance

11km

Avg Gradient

9.5%

Max Gradient

17.4%

Elevation Gain

1045m

Summit

1,635m

Wall Rating

6.6

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Conditions

Best time to ride: Spring to Autumn

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Temperature

1.4° Cold
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Rainfall

151mm Wet
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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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