Cat 5

Birch from Ursprung

Aargau, switzerland

At just 1.5km, Birch from Ursprung is short but deceptively intense — 72m of elevation packed into a brief, breathless effort. Averaging 4.9%, the road kicks to 8.9% at its steepest — a notable steepening that demands respect. It's over before the legs know what happened — a short, explosive effort where momentum is everything. Located in Aargau, Switzerland.

  • A gentler outing by Switzerland standards — a good introduction to the country's climbing.

Birch from Ursprung

Aargau, switzerland

1.5km 72m 4.9%
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Distance

1.5km

Avg Gradient

4.9%

Max Gradient

8.9%

Elevation Gain

72m

Summit

583m

Wall Rating

2.7

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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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