Birchstrasse

Birchstrasse is a very steep climb above Bürchen in Valais. Its 6.5 TEP puts it above 63% of catalogued climbs. Its steepest 500 metres run at 23.6% and start 672 m in, in the middle of the climb, so pace the first part. Most runners need 20 to 33 minutes. The path is graded easy hiking: the effort is in your lungs, not your footing. Northwest-facing, so it stays cool and holds snow late.

TEP
6.5
Climb
+307 m
Distance
1.6 km
Average grade
18.9%
Time
20 to 33 min

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