Bielerhöhe
Italy
Gradient:
<4%
4–7%
7–10%
10–12%
>12%
APPROACH ROUTES
Bielerhöhe is a Category 1 ascent, topping out at 2 037 m. The Partenen approach is the hardest — 13.3 km at 6.7%, 893 m gained, maxing at 13.9%. The steepest kilometre averages 12.4%, around km 1.1. It can also be climbed from Galtür (6.0 km at 4.7%): 2 measured approaches in all, each profiled kilometre-by-kilometre against Copernicus GLO-30 elevation data. On the Fiets scale it rates 7.0. Above the treeline the summit holds snow well into spring, so the dependable riding window runs roughly June to October.
RIDE THE CLIMB — FROM PARTENEN
KM 0.3
KM 1.3
KM 1.8
KM 2.8
KM 3.8
KM 4.3
KM 4.9
KM 7.4
KM 7.9
KM 8.4
KM 9.5
KM 10.0
KM 10.5
KM 11.0
KM 11.5
KM 12.0
KM 12.5
KM 13.0
KM 13.3BIELERHÖHE
Summit
2037m
Approaches
2
Hardest
CAT 1
Hardest side
13.3km