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Eisten from Sarnen

Obwalden, switzerland

Eisten from Sarnen is one of cycling's great tests — 7.4km of sustained climbing, gaining 910m from base to summit. At 12.3% average, every metre is earned. The steepest sections touch 17.1%, where the road feels more wall than road. 11 hairpins punctuate the ascent, offering brief respite in the corners before the gradient bites again. Located in Obwalden, Switzerland.

  • The crux hits between km 3 and km 7 — 19km above 10% averaging 13.2%.
  • Steeper than 99% of climbs in Obwalden.
  • Harder than 97% of climbs in Switzerland.
  • One of only 1,152 Hors Catégorie climbs in the database.
  • 11 hairpin bends punctuate the climb, each switchback offering a moment to regroup.

Eisten from Sarnen

Obwalden, switzerland

7.4km 910m 12.3%
HC

Distance

7.4km

Avg Gradient

12.3%

Max Gradient

17.1%

Elevation Gain

910m

Summit

1,382m

Wall Rating

6.8

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Conditions

Best time to ride: Spring to Autumn

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Temperature

1.1° Cold
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Rainfall

104mm Moderate
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184mm Wet
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Wind

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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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