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Furkapass from Amstëg

Uri, switzerland

Furkapass from Amstëg covers 41.6km and 1,914m of climbing, reaching 2,429m at the summit. The average gradient of 4.6% disguises ramps of 9.8% — the kind of gradient that turns plans into prayers. The 36 hairpin bends define this climb — each switchback a landmark, each straight a test of resolve. At 2,429m, the summit rises above the treeline into an exposed, often windswept landscape. Located in Uri, Switzerland.

  • The 1st climb in Switzerland by distance.
  • The 4th climb in Switzerland by elevation gain.
  • 36 hairpin bends — the switchbacks are the rhythm of this climb, each one a small victory.
  • One of only 1,152 Hors Catégorie climbs in the database.
  • Summit above 2,000m — the road climbs above the treeline into exposed, often windswept terrain.

Furkapass from Amstëg

Uri, switzerland

41.6km 1914m 4.6%
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Distance

41.6km

Avg Gradient

4.6%

Max Gradient

9.8%

Elevation Gain

1914m

Summit

2,429m

Wall Rating

6.9

What things cost

Typical prices in Switzerland

CHF5.50

Coffee

CHF7.00

Beer

CHF25.00

Meal

CHF3.00

Water

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