Cat 3

Steile Wand von Deesbach

Thuringia, germany

At just 1.6km, Steile Wand von Deesbach is short but deceptively intense — 144m of elevation packed into a brief, breathless effort. The average gradient of 9.3% disguises ramps of 23.6% — the kind of gradient that turns plans into prayers. It's over before the legs know what happened — a short, explosive effort where momentum is everything. Located in Thuringia, Germany.

  • Steeper maximum gradient than 99% of climbs in Germany.
  • The 2nd climb in Thuringia by steepest gradient.
  • Steeper than 96% of climbs in Germany.
  • The crux hits between km 0 and km 1 — 3km above 10% averaging 15.3%.

Steile Wand von Deesbach

Thuringia, germany

1.6km 144m 9.3%
3

Distance

1.6km

Avg Gradient

9.3%

Max Gradient

23.6%

Elevation Gain

144m

Summit

743m

Wall Rating

4.8

What things cost

Typical prices in Germany

€3.40

Coffee

€4.00

Beer

€12.00

Meal

€1.50

Water

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