How hard is Heiligkreuz from Schüpfheim?

Classified as Category 2, Heiligkreuz from Schüpfheim is a steep and demanding effort.

How long is Heiligkreuz from Schüpfheim?

Heiligkreuz from Schüpfheim is 4.8km long with 408m of elevation gain. At a typical climbing pace, expect the ascent to take roughly 29 minutes.

Where does Heiligkreuz from Schüpfheim start?

Heiligkreuz from Schüpfheim begins in Lucerne, Switzerland. The starting coordinates are 46.9534°N, 8.0189°E.

What is the steepest section of Heiligkreuz from Schüpfheim?

The steepest 100-metre section of Heiligkreuz from Schüpfheim hits 14.2%. A serious ramp that will have you out of the saddle. The average gradient across the full climb is 8.4%.

Cat 2

Heiligkreuz from Schüpfheim

Lucerne, switzerland

Heiligkreuz from Schüpfheim covers 4.8km and 408m of climbing, reaching 1,129m at the summit. Averaging 8.4%, the road kicks to 14.2% at its steepest — a serious ramp that demands respect. The 1 hairpin turns break up the climb, each one revealing a new perspective on the road ahead. Located in Lucerne, Switzerland.

The 3rd climb in Lucerne by summit elevation.
The 7th climb in Lucerne by difficulty.
Steeper maximum gradient than 90% of climbs in Lucerne.
The crux hits between km 1 and km 1 — 2km above 10% averaging 11.0%.

Heiligkreuz from Schüpfheim

Lucerne, switzerland

4.8km 408m 8.4%

Distance

4.8km

Avg Gradient

8.4%

Max Gradient

14.2%

Elevation Gain

408m

Summit

1,129m

Wall Rating

4.5

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Temperature

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Rainfall

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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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