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Melchsee-Frutt via Chilchweg

Obwalden, switzerland

Melchsee-Frutt via Chilchweg covers 18.7km and 1,375m of climbing, reaching 1,901m at the summit. The average gradient of 7.4% disguises ramps of 22.4% — the kind of gradient that turns plans into prayers. 10 hairpins punctuate the ascent, offering brief respite in the corners before the gradient bites again. The road reaches 1,901m — high enough to feel the altitude on tired legs. Located in Obwalden, Switzerland.

  • The crux hits between km 11 and km 15 — 24km above 10% averaging 11.7%.
  • More vertical gain than 99% of climbs in Obwalden.
  • Harder than 99% of climbs in Switzerland.
  • One of only 1,152 Hors Catégorie climbs in the database.
  • 10 hairpin bends punctuate the climb, each switchback offering a moment to regroup.

Melchsee-Frutt via Chilchweg

Obwalden, switzerland

18.7km 1375m 7.4%
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Distance

18.7km

Avg Gradient

7.4%

Max Gradient

22.4%

Elevation Gain

1375m

Summit

1,901m

Wall Rating

7.7

Conditions

Best time to ride: Spring to Autumn

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Temperature

1.1° Cold
5.3° Cool
6.9° Cool
9.5° Cool
12.8° Mild
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19.5° Mild
16.6° Mild
13.4° Mild
6.5° Cool
3.3° Cold

Rainfall

104mm Moderate
93mm Moderate
96mm Moderate
119mm Moderate
184mm Wet
142mm Wet
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173mm Wet
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142mm Wet
116mm Moderate
151mm Wet

Wind

8km/h Calm
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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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