Col de Uitikion

Schlieren, Switzerland

The Col de Uitikion is a climb with a length of 2.1 kilometer. This is a category 3 climb. It is located in Schlieren, Zürich, Switzerland. The average grade of this climb is 7.1% with a maximum of 11.3%. The Col de Uitikion ascents from 418 meter at the start, to 573 meter at the top, with a total of 155 ascending meters.

Profile

Col de Uitikion Profile

Facts

Distance 2.1 km
Elevation gain 155 m
Average grade 7.1 %
Maximum grade 11.3 %
Climb category 3
Minimum elevation 418 m
Maximum elevation 573 m

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Description

The climb begins at the tunnel under the railway and concludes in Uitikion. The gradient kicks off at a challenging 8-9%, then as you veer right along the meadow, it intensifies to 11%. Just when you catch your breath, it levels out at 6% before the left bend. As you approach the final 600m of the climb, you can't help but think, "Will this climb ever end?"