Kaisertempel
Eppstein, Germany
The Kaisertempel is a climb with a length of 1.4 kilometer. This is a category 3 climb. It is located in Eppstein, Hessen, Germany. The average grade of this climb is 10.1% with a maximum of 13.7%. The Kaisertempel ascents from 182 meter at the start, to 323 meter at the top, with a total of 141 ascending meters.
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Facts
| Distance | 1.4 km |
| Elevation gain | 141 m |
| Average grade | 10.1 % |
| Maximum grade | 13.7 % |
| Climb category | 3 |
| Minimum elevation | 182 m |
| Maximum elevation | 323 m |
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Description
Ascent from Eppstein via the approx. 1.4 km long ascent with maximum gradients of 14%.
The road is asphalted throughout and was built over 100 years ago by the Kurhessian Pioneer Battalion 11.
Once you reach the top, you have a marvellous view over the town of Eppstein and Eppstein Castle.
On a rocky outcrop is a memorial set in columns to commemorate the Franco-Prussian War (1870-1871) and the founding of the German Empire.
Its name ‘Kaisertempel’ (Imperial Temple) refers to the First German Emperor Wilhelm I and his successor Frederick III.
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