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Zirmstadl via Embergstrasse

Tyrol, austria

Zirmstadl via Embergstrasse is one of cycling's great tests — 11.9km of sustained climbing, gaining 1,251m from base to summit. Averaging 10.5%, the road kicks to 19.7% at its steepest — a brutal pitch that demands respect. The 5 hairpin turns break up the climb, each one revealing a new perspective on the road ahead. The road reaches 1,804m — high enough to feel the altitude on tired legs. Located in Tyrol, Austria.

  • The crux hits between km 6 and km 11 — 26km above 10% averaging 12.3%.
  • More vertical gain than 99% of climbs in Austria.
  • Higher summit than 98% of climbs in Austria.
  • One of only 119 Super Hors Catégorie climbs in the database.
  • The 8th climb in Tyrol by difficulty.

Zirmstadl via Embergstrasse

Tyrol, austria

11.9km 1251m 10.5%
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Distance

11.9km

Avg Gradient

10.5%

Max Gradient

19.7%

Elevation Gain

1251m

Summit

1,804m

Wall Rating

7.6

What things cost

Typical prices in Austria

€3.60

Coffee

€4.20

Beer

€13.00

Meal

€1.50

Water

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