45.7
PDI
8.2 mi
DISTANCE
4,702 ft
GAINED
10.9 %
AVG. GRADE
FULL CLIMB STATS
INTRO
This is an amazing climb that has many features to it - it is not just another pretty face! First, the Rettenbachferner is a Top 50 World Climb and simply a brute! At just over eight miles, it averages 10.7% average grade and has a 2.5 mile stretch averaging just over 12%! It really tests us from start to finish and is well worth the trip to Solden just for the challenge of the climb itself. We finish at an international ski resort just down the hill from Rettenbach Glacier.
PLAN YOUR ROUTE
We've partnered with Sherpa-Map.com to bring you the best route planning tool. With a PRO Membership you can use this climb as a reference when creating your route. 10.9% average grade. 52% of the climb is at 10-15% grade and 13% is at 15-20%. The steepest 500 meters is 14.9% and steepest kilometer 13.7%.
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Roadway: Excellent. The first six kilometers is on a public road with no striping or shoulder. The next seven kilometers is on a magnificent toll road similarly with no stripe or shoulder.
Toll: There is a toll booth at kilometer six (Map; Street View). No toll for cyclists as of 2017.
Traffic: Mild.
Parking: Just up the road onto on Gletscherstrabe, 1 kilometer from the start (Map; Street View).
Provisions: At the top is the Rettenbach Market Restaurant which has many and excellent reviews (Google Map + Reviews). Check to ensure it will be open when you arrive: info@riml.com +43 664 2466243.
Weather: You travel to the second highest paved road in Europe. Consult the PJAMM "Full Forecast" feature for the time you expect to arrive at the finish to assess what clothing to bring on your ride.
Before heading out on any cycling adventure check out our Things to Bring on a Cycling Trip and use our interactive check list to ensure you don't forget anything.
Also consider riding another extraordinary bike climb while you are in the area: Timmelsjoch.
Use the “Routes in Area” button on the menu bar to see other bike climbs in this area.
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