Cat 5

Weg zur Schanze

North Rhine-Westphalia, germany

At just 1.4km, Weg zur Schanze is short but deceptively intense — 80m of elevation packed into a brief, breathless effort. The average gradient of 5.6% disguises ramps of 18.7% — 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 North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany.

  • Steeper maximum gradient than 99% of climbs in Germany.
  • A false flat around km 0 offers brief respite before the road kicks up again.

Weg zur Schanze

North Rhine-Westphalia, germany

1.4km 80m 5.6%
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Distance

1.4km

Avg Gradient

5.6%

Max Gradient

18.7%

Elevation Gain

80m

Summit

230m

Wall Rating

3.6

What things cost

Typical prices in Germany

€3.40

Coffee

€4.00

Beer

€12.00

Meal

€1.50

Water

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