Simplon E climb

A very steep climb above Simplon in Valais. Its 19.0 TEP puts it above 93% of catalogued climbs. Its steepest 500 metres run at 34.0% and start 694 m in, in the middle of the climb, so pace the first part. Most runners need 34 to 58 minutes. Graded mountain hiking: rougher ground where footing starts to matter. It faces east: sun early, shade after lunch. The nearest named summit, Rothorn at 2,514 m, is 765 m away.

TEP: 19.0
Climb: +558 m
Distance: 2.2 km
Average grade: 25.4%
Time: 34 to 58 min

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