Schänis N climb

A short, very steep climb above Schänis in St. Gallen. Its 8.0 TEP puts it above 72% of catalogued climbs. Its steepest 500 metres run at 38.8% and start 810 m in, in the middle of the climb, so pace the first part. Most runners need 18 to 30 minutes. Graded alpine hiking: exposed, rocky ground that needs sure feet and some use of the hands. It faces north: the shady side, where snow stays longest. The nearest named summit, Chüemettler at 1,704 m, is 275 m away.

TEP
8.0
Climb
+285 m
Distance
1.3 km
Average grade
22.7%
Time
18 to 30 min

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