Klausen Pass from Altdorf
- 23 km
- 1,494 m
- Hard
- Paved
Elevation profile
- 1,494 m
- 23 km
Route overview
Suitable for cyclists seeking a challenging 22.5 km continuous climb with steep gradients.
Klausen Pass from Altdorf, Switzerland is a 22.5 km climb with 1494 m elevation gain.
The route starts in Altdorf at 459 m and immediately begins the climb to Klausen Pass at 1953 m over 21.9 km. The average gradient is 6.8%, with a maximum of 19.8%, and climbing is continuous with no flats or descents. The road surface is mostly paved (94%) with some gravel or unpaved sections (5%). 75% of the route (16.7 km) is on main roads, specifically on road 17 for 16.8 km. The entire 16.7 km on main roads lacks a cycle lane, and 12.1 km of the route is on roads with posted limits of 80 km/h or higher. In addition, 3 km are on paths, 1 km on tracks, and 1 km on quiet streets. Along the climb, refuelling and stops are well-supported with cafés, restaurants, supermarkets and water points. At the start near km 0.4 are Romantico café and Spar supermarket, and at km 9.1 Gasthaus zur Post restaurant is available. Near the end at km 22.3, Klausenpass - Restaurant-Kiosk offers food and toilets. The longest stretch without café, shop or water is 5.2 km between km 3.9 and km 9.1. A bailout station at Altdorf UR is located at km 0.6.
Highlights
- Klausen Pass summit at 1953 m
- Average gradient 6.8%, max 19.8%
- Road 17 main road for 16.8 km
- Longest café/shop/water gap 5.2 km
Along the route
Places passed
On the road
Climbs
| Climb | Starts at | Length | Gain | Average | Max | Top |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vogelsang climb | 0.4 km | 21.9 km | 1487 m | 6.8 % | 19.8 % | 1953 m |
Vogelsang climb · starts at 0.4 km
Practical information
- Paved
- Point to point
- 1 h 36 min
- May to Oct — daily highs of 17–24 °C in those months
Know before you go
- 16.7 km on main roads without cycle lane
- 12.1 km on roads with 80 km/h+ speed limit
- Gravel or unpaved sections total 5%
- Longest stretch without café/shop or water 5.2 km