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Fälmisegg from Gersau

Schwyz, switzerland

Fälmisegg from Gersau is one of cycling's great tests — 5.9km of sustained climbing, gaining 742m from base to summit. Averaging 12.5%, the road kicks to 19.3% at its steepest — a brutal pitch that demands respect. 16 hairpins punctuate the ascent, offering brief respite in the corners before the gradient bites again. Located in Schwyz, Switzerland.

  • The crux hits between km 1 and km 5 — 23km above 10% averaging 13.8%.
  • The 5th climb in Schwyz by difficulty.
  • The 5th climb in Schwyz by gradient.
  • One of only 1,152 Hors Catégorie climbs in the database.
  • 16 hairpin bends punctuate the climb, each switchback offering a moment to regroup.

Fälmisegg from Gersau

Schwyz, switzerland

5.9km 742m 12.5%
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Distance

5.9km

Avg Gradient

12.5%

Max Gradient

19.3%

Elevation Gain

742m

Summit

1,179m

Wall Rating

6.6

What things cost

Typical prices in Switzerland

CHF5.50

Coffee

CHF7.00

Beer

CHF25.00

Meal

CHF3.00

Water

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