Sentiero della Val Calchera

Sentiero della Val Calchera is a short, very steep climb above Brienno in Lombardia. Its 8.5 TEP puts it above 74% of catalogued climbs. Its steepest 500 metres run at 31.6% and start 613 m in, in the middle of the climb, so pace the first part. Most runners need 18 to 30 minutes. It is graded alpine hiking, with exposed rock where you may need your hands. East-facing, so it takes the morning sun and is in shade by the afternoon.

TEP: 8.5
Climb: +283 m
Distance: 1.2 km
Average grade: 24.0%
Time: 18 to 30 min

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