Cat 5 Höltgessteg

Op den Hövel via Höltkessteg

North Rhine-Westphalia, germany

The Höltgessteg rises 1.4km through gentle countryside, gaining 61m to 86m. Averaging 4.4%, the road kicks to 8.3% 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.

  • A false flat around km 1 offers brief respite before the road kicks up again.

Op den Hövel via Höltkessteg

North Rhine-Westphalia, germany

1.4km 61m 4.4%
5

Distance

1.4km

Avg Gradient

4.4%

Max Gradient

8.3%

Elevation Gain

61m

Summit

86m

Wall Rating

2.6

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What things cost

Typical prices in Germany

€3.40

Coffee

€4.00

Beer

€12.00

Meal

€1.50

Water

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