Ränggpass

Overview

The Ränggpass is a short, savage Category 1 ascent that packs an enormous amount of vertical into very little distance. Over just 4.2 km the road climbs from 445 m to 897 m, a net gain of 452 m, at a relentless average gradient of 10.71%. There is no easing into this one. An average in double digits means the climb barely ever offers a stretch where you can breathe, and the 15.08% maximum tells you exactly how mean the steepest ramps become. For a climb this compact, Category 1 status is a warning: the difficulty here comes from sustained, unbroken steepness rather than length.

How the Gradient Unfolds

Think of Ränggpass as a wall you attack rather than a pass you settle into. With a 10.71% average and pitches touching 15.08%, the gradient rarely dips into territory that feels like recovery. The gap between the average and the maximum is only a few points, which means the climb is remarkably consistent in its cruelty — the steep sections are not brief spikes surrounded by flat, they are the character of the whole road. Expect the hardest ramps to arrive where the surface tilts toward that 15.08% figure, and plan to have something in reserve for them. Because the climb is only 4.2 km, every ramp you concede costs you dearly against the clock.

Pacing Notes

On a climb this steep and short, pacing is about restraint at the bottom. It is tempting to hit the first ramps hard, but at a 10.71% average you will be riding near or above threshold the entire way regardless, so surging early is expensive. Anchor your effort to your FTP and try to hold a steady power just below it, letting the gradient — not your ego — dictate cadence. If you do not know your current threshold, run the numbers through the FTP estimator before you commit to a target. When the road rears toward 15.08%, allow your power to rise briefly rather than fighting to keep an even speed; on grades this severe, a small, controlled surge over the steepest metres is more efficient than grinding to a near-standstill.

Gearing

Do not underestimate the gearing demands of a 10.71% average. This is a climb where compact gearing is the minimum, not a luxury. A 34×32 will get most fit riders up, but on the ramps approaching 15.08% you will be turning it over slowly and loading your legs heavily. If you have any doubt about your climbing legs, or if you want to protect your cadence over that 452 m of gain, fit a 34×34 and give yourself the extra range. The lower gear lets you spin rather than muscle through the steepest pitches, which pays off across the full 4.2 km. Choose the easier ratio if you are unsure — you will never regret having it here.

Summary

Ränggpass is a Category 1 climb defined by concentrated, unrelenting steepness: 4.2 km, a 10.71% average, and ramps to 15.08%, all packed into a 452 m rise from valley to summit. Come with compact gearing, a disciplined pacing plan, and respect for a wall that never lets up.

Length: 4.2 km
Average gradient: 10.71%
Max gradient: 15.08%
Start: 445 m
Summit: 897 m
Net gain: 452 m
Total ascent: 394 m
Category: 1