Alpnach SW climb

A very steep climb above Alpnach in Obwalden. Its 13.0 TEP puts it above 86% of catalogued climbs. Its steepest 500 metres run at 35.1% and start 1.1 km in, in the middle of the climb, so pace the first part. Most runners need 25 to 42 minutes. Graded demanding mountain hiking, meaning footing matters more than fitness in places. Facing southwest, it takes the afternoon heat and melts out early in the year. The nearest named summit, Tomlishorn at 2,128 m, is 408 m away.

TEP: 13.0
Climb: +400 m
Distance: 1.7 km
Average grade: 24.2%
Time: 25 to 42 min

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