Climbing Mannlichen, Switzerland by bike

Switzerland Mannlichen

13.8

FIETS

9 mi

DISTANCE

4,435 ft

GAINED

ELEVATION GAINED

9.4 %

AVG. GRADE

AVG. GRADIENT

FULL CLIMB STATS

Page Contributor(s): Ron Hawks, USA; Bruce Hamilton/Stacy Topping, USA

INTRO

Wow! How many times can we say "Bucket List" on this website?? We don’t want to overuse the phrase, but this is simply a magnificent climb - stunning. We begin this Top 100 World Climb in the very quaint village of Grindelwald (population 3,818 in 2016 - at the foot of The Eiger) in roughly the center of Switzerland. The climb is tough from the outset and overall is 8.9 miles, 4,465’ at 9.55% average grade. Mannlichen is PJAMM's pick for World's Most Scenic Bike Climb and also on our World Top 100 Bike Climbs list.

9.6% average grade. 39% of the climb is at grade 10-15%, 4% is at 15-20%, and 2.5% (the last 300 meters) is ≥ 20%. The steepest 500 meters is 18.4% and steepest kilometer 15%.

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Roadway; Two lanes for the first third of the ride narrowing to one lane for the trip to the top. The road is in good condition and paved except for the brutally steep last 300 meters which averages 21%.

Traffic: Mild - this is a very peaceful and pleasant climb.

Parking: We parked at the hostel where we stayed and rode the few hundred meters to the start. However, there is a big parking lot 100 meters from the start of the climb (Map; Street View).

Provisions: None along the climb but there is a restaurant at the finish of the paved portion of the climb (check to ensure it is open if you are relying on it) - Google Map + Reviews. There are also a couple of restaurants and a market in the village at the start of the climb.

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.

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Grindelwald is an extremely popular tourist destination, famous for its stunning mountainous views and surroundings, as well as great hiking. The most famous view from Grindelwald is the iconic Eiger peak. Here is a Trip Advisor link for the Top 15 Things to do in Grindelwald. See also Google Map + Reviews: Things to do in Grindelwald.

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