Gluringen NW climb

A short, very steep climb above Gluringen in Valais. The hardest 500 metres average 26.8% and come almost at once, before your legs have settled. Expect 15 to 25 minutes. With 5.5 TEP it lands near the middle of the catalogue. Facing northwest, it stays cool and keeps its snow late into spring. Graded demanding mountain hiking, meaning footing matters more than fitness in places. The nearest named summit, Grathorn at 2,672 m, is 816 m away.

TEP: 5.5
Climb: +230 m
Distance: 1.1 km
Average grade: 20.7%
Time: 15 to 25 min

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