Ernen NW climb

A very steep climb above Ernen in Valais. Its 27.0 TEP puts it above 97% of catalogued climbs. Its steepest 500 metres run at 43.6% and start 1.1 km in, in the middle of the climb, so pace the first part. Most runners need 34 to 57 minutes. It is graded demanding mountain hiking: expect sections where you watch every step. Northwest-facing, so it stays cool and holds snow late. The nearest named summit, Eggerhorn at 2,503 m, is 618 m away.

TEP
27.0
Climb
+562 m
Distance
1.8 km
Average grade
31.7%
Time
34 to 57 min

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