Sachseln E climb

A very steep climb above Sachseln in Obwalden. Its 8.0 TEP puts it above 72% of catalogued climbs. Its steepest 500 metres run at 25.5% and start 948 m in, in the middle of the climb, so pace the first part. Most runners need 22 to 37 minutes. Graded demanding mountain hiking, meaning footing matters more than fitness in places. It faces east: sun early, shade after lunch. The nearest named summit, Vorstegg at 2,081 m, is 715 m away.

TEP: 8.0
Climb: +345 m
Distance: 1.7 km
Average grade: 20.1%
Time: 22 to 37 min

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Melchsee-Frutt W climb, 2.2 km at 18.5%, Obwalden (0.8 km away)
Sachseln E climb, 2.0 km at 16.7%, Obwalden (0.9 km away)
Melchsee-Frutt N climb, 4.4 km at 14.2%, Obwalden (1.1 km away)
Melchsee-Frutt W climb, 2.4 km at 17.6%, Obwalden (1.2 km away)
Sachseln SE climb, 1.6 km at 31.5%, Obwalden (1.4 km away)