Pfand

Pfand is a short, very steep climb above Schönengrund in Appenzell Ausserrhoden. With 5.5 TEP it lands near the middle of the catalogue. Its steepest 500 metres run at 26.4% and start 795 m in, in the middle of the climb, so pace the first part. Most runners need 16 to 27 minutes. Graded as a hiking trail, so fitness matters more than footing. Facing northwest, it stays cool until late in the day. The nearest named summit, Hochhamm at 1,274 m, is 610 m away.

TEP: 5.5
Climb: +247 m
Distance: 1.3 km
Average grade: 19.5%
Time: 16 to 27 min

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Urnäsch S climb, 1.1 km at 20.8%, Appenzell Ausserrhoden (2.2 km away)
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Schwellbrunn S climb, 748 m at 16.7%, Appenzell Ausserrhoden (2.8 km away)