Col du Wettstein from Stosswihr
Col du Wettstein from Stosswihr: 8.1 km at 5.6% average and 448 m of climbing, up to 880 m.
- Distance
- 8.1 km
- Elevation gain
- 448 m
- Average gradient
- 5.6 %
- Start altitude
- 440 m
- Road
- Departmental road
- Surface
- Paved throughout
- Steepest 500 m
- 9.3 %
- Hardest 2 km
- 6.7 %
- Hardest kilometre
- km 3 · 8.1%
- Above 8%
- 1.0 km (12% of the climb)
- Difficulty index
- 2.5 Easy
FIETS index: Δaltitude² / (10 × distance) + max(0, summit altitude − 1,000) / 1,000, lengths in metres. How this index works (article in French)
How long does it take?
| Level | Estimated time | Average speed |
|---|---|---|
| 2.0 W/kg — 140 W | 48 min | 10.1 km/h |
| 3.0 W/kg — 210 W | 33 min | 14.6 km/h |
| 4.0 W/kg — 280 W | 26 min | 18.6 km/h |
Estimated for a 70 kg rider on a 9 kg bike, in still air, at a steady effort and without stopping. Wind, a stop at the fountain or a wheel to sit on move these figures by several minutes.
The route
Climb profile
- 10% and above
- 8 to 10%
- 6 to 8%
- 4 to 6%
- under 4%
Kilometre by kilometre
| Km | Gradient | Altitude at the top of the km |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4.2 % | 482 m |
| 2 | 4.8 % | 530 m |
| 3 | 8.1 % | 611 m |
| 4 | 3.5 % | 646 m |
| 5 | 5.1 % | 697 m |
| 6 | 6.4 % | 761 m |
| 7 | 5.3 % | 814 m |
| 8 | 6.9 % | 883 m |
| 9 (partial) | 4.5 % | 885 m |
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The other climbs of this col
- From Ammerschwihr 17.7 km · 4.3 %
- From Lapoutroie 12.8 km · 4.2 %
Frequently asked questions
How long is the climb to Col du Wettstein?
The hardest climb of Col du Wettstein, from Stosswihr, is 8.1 km long for 448 m of ascent, i.e. 5.6% average.
What is the steepest part of Col du Wettstein?
The steepest 500 m sits at 9.3%, and the hardest kilometre is the 3th, at 8.1%.
How long does it take to climb Col du Wettstein from Stosswihr?
Col du Wettstein from Stosswihr takes about 33 min at 3.0 W/kg, i.e. 14.6 km/h on average. The page gives three levels and their assumptions.
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