Ober-Guggeien

Ober-Guggeien is a short, very steep climb above Urnäsch in Appenzell Ausserrhoden. Its 22.0 TEP puts it above 95% of catalogued climbs. Its steepest 500 metres run at 51.0% and start 179 m in, in the middle of the climb, so pace the first part. Most runners need 15 to 26 minutes. On the SAC scale it is mountain hiking, with uneven ground that asks for some care. North-facing, so it holds shade and snow longer than the sunny side of the valley. The nearest named summit, Spitzli at 1,519 m, is 360 m away.

TEP: 22.0
Climb: +262 m
Distance: 0.6 km
Average grade: 44.7%
Time: 15 to 26 min

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Urnäsch W climb, 747 m at 18.6%, Appenzell Ausserrhoden (1 km away)
Urnäsch SW climb, 593 m at 24.5%, Appenzell Ausserrhoden (1.2 km away)
Urnäsch NW climb, 1.5 km at 18.2%, Appenzell Ausserrhoden (1.3 km away)
Urnäsch N climb, 1.8 km at 18.2%, Appenzell Ausserrhoden (1.4 km away)