Kandersteg N climb

A power-hike climb above Kandersteg in Bern. The hardest 500 metres average 25.4% and start 1.0 km in, in the middle of the climb, so pace the first part. North-facing, so it holds shade and snow longer than the sunny side of the valley. Most runners need 18 to 30 minutes. At 4.5 TEP it sits around the middle of the catalogue. It is graded alpine hiking, with exposed rock where you may need your hands. The nearest named summit, Rote Totz at 2,848 m, is 644 m away.

TEP: 4.5
Climb: +268 m
Distance: 1.6 km
Average grade: 16.6%
Time: 18 to 30 min

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Kandersteg E climb, 1.2 km at 20.5%, Bern (1.7 km away)
Leukerbad SE climb, 1.3 km at 18.4%, Valais (2.3 km away)
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Adelboden NW climb, 2.4 km at 15.7%, Bern (2.4 km away)