How hard is Halde Haniel?

Classified as Category 5, Halde Haniel is a solid climb that will test your legs.

How long is Halde Haniel?

Halde Haniel is 1.6km long with 94m of elevation gain. At a typical climbing pace, expect the ascent to take roughly 10 minutes.

Where does Halde Haniel start?

Halde Haniel begins in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. The starting coordinates are 51.5461°N, 6.8792°E.

What is the steepest section of Halde Haniel?

The steepest 100-metre section of Halde Haniel hits 9.4%. A noticeable steepening, but manageable with good rhythm. The average gradient across the full climb is 5.9%.

Cat 5

Halde Haniel

North Rhine-Westphalia, germany

At just 1.6km, Halde Haniel is short but deceptively intense — 94m of elevation packed into a brief, breathless effort. Averaging 5.9%, the road kicks to 9.4% 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 North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany.