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Saxettal from Wilderswil

Bern, switzerland

Saxettal from Wilderswil is one of cycling's great tests — 9.4km of sustained climbing, gaining 875m from base to summit. The average gradient of 9.3% disguises ramps of 19.5% — the kind of gradient that turns plans into prayers. 12 hairpins punctuate the ascent, offering brief respite in the corners before the gradient bites again. Located in Bern, Switzerland.

  • Steeper maximum gradient than 96% of climbs in Switzerland.
  • The crux hits between km 8 and km 9 — 7km above 10% averaging 14.5%.
  • Harder than 94% of climbs in Bern.
  • One of only 1,152 Hors Catégorie climbs in the database.
  • 12 hairpin bends punctuate the climb, each switchback offering a moment to regroup.

Saxettal from Wilderswil

Bern, switzerland

9.4km 875m 9.3%
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Distance

9.4km

Avg Gradient

9.3%

Max Gradient

19.5%

Elevation Gain

875m

Summit

1,460m

Wall Rating

6.3

Conditions

Best time to ride: Spring to Autumn

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Temperature

Cool
10° Cool
11.5° Cool
14.2° Mild
17.3° Mild
23.3° Warm
24.5° Warm
24.2° Warm
21.1° Warm
17.8° Mild
10.9° Cool
8.5° Cool

Rainfall

138mm Wet
106mm Moderate
123mm Moderate
134mm Wet
202mm Wet
166mm Wet
186mm Wet
194mm Wet
125mm Moderate
149mm Wet
157mm Wet
176mm Wet

Wind

6km/h Calm
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6km/h Calm
7km/h Calm

What things cost

Typical prices in Switzerland

CHF5.50

Coffee

CHF7.00

Beer

CHF25.00

Meal

CHF3.00

Water

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