How hard is Dieterswald?

Classified as Category 4, Dieterswald is a steep and demanding effort.

How long is Dieterswald?

Dieterswald is 1.3km long with 116m of elevation gain. At a typical climbing pace, expect the ascent to take roughly 8 minutes.

Where does Dieterswald start?

Dieterswald begins in Bern, Switzerland. The starting coordinates are 47.0110°N, 7.5987°E.

What is the steepest section of Dieterswald?

The steepest 100-metre section of Dieterswald hits 10.7%. A serious ramp that will have you out of the saddle. The average gradient across the full climb is 9.2%.

Cat 4

Dieterswald

Bern, switzerland

At just 1.3km, Dieterswald is short but deceptively intense — 116m of elevation packed into a brief, breathless effort. A sustained 9.2% average gradient with a maximum of 10.7% makes this a remarkably consistent and demanding ascent. The 1 hairpin turns break up the climb, each one revealing a new perspective on the road ahead. Located in Bern, Switzerland.

Dieterswald

Bern, switzerland

1.3km 116m 9.2%

Distance

1.3km

Avg Gradient

9.2%

Max Gradient

10.7%

Elevation Gain

116m

Summit

739m

Wall Rating

3.7

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Temperature

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Rainfall

87mm Moderate

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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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