Elm NW climb

A very steep climb above Elm in Glarus. Its 19.0 TEP puts it above 93% of catalogued climbs. Its steepest 500 metres run at 33.1% and start 626 m in, in the middle of the climb, so pace the first part. Most runners need 43 to 73 minutes. On the SAC scale it is mountain hiking, with uneven ground that asks for some care. Northwest-facing, so it stays cool and holds snow late. The nearest named summit, Chämmler at 2,120 m, is 709 m away.

TEP
19.0
Climb
+689 m
Distance
3.1 km
Average grade
22.3%
Time
43 to 73 min

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