How hard is Scharmis?

Classified as Category 3, Scharmis is a steep and demanding effort.

How long is Scharmis?

Scharmis is 1.4km long with 177m of elevation gain. At a typical climbing pace, expect the ascent to take roughly 8 minutes.

Where does Scharmis start?

Scharmis begins in Lucerne, Switzerland. The starting coordinates are 47.0499°N, 8.1149°E.

What is the steepest section of Scharmis?

The steepest 100-metre section of Scharmis hits 22.8%. That’s wall territory — many riders will need to stand or zigzag. The average gradient across the full climb is 12.9%.

Cat 3

Scharmis

Lucerne, switzerland

At just 1.4km, Scharmis is short but deceptively intense — 177m of elevation packed into a brief, breathless effort. Averaging 12.9%, the road kicks to 22.8% at its steepest — a wall that demands respect. The 2 hairpin turns break up the climb, each one revealing a new perspective on the road ahead. Located in Lucerne, Switzerland.

The 1st climb in Lucerne by gradient.
The 1st climb in Lucerne by steepest gradient.
The crux hits between km 0 and km 1 — 5km above 10% averaging 12.9%.

Scharmis

Lucerne, switzerland

1.4km 177m 12.9%

Distance

1.4km

Avg Gradient

12.9%

Max Gradient

22.8%

Elevation Gain

177m

Summit

712m

Wall Rating

5.5

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Temperature

2.8° Cold

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Rainfall

107mm Moderate

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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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