Swiss Hill is short but intense, rising sharply from the start and giving no quarter. The road tilts upward immediately, and the legs are tested from the very first pedal stroke.
The gradient stays consistently steep, leaving no chance to relax. Every metre counts, and the climb demands full attention.
At the summit, the relief is instant and satisfying. This is a climb for riders who enjoy concentrated, high-intensity effort and the sting of a short but honest test.
01 / The ascent
Elevation profile
02 / The numbers
Climb statistics
- Distance
- 0.59 km
- Elevation gain
- 51 m
- Average gradient
- 8.8%
- Climb category
- Uncategorized
- Start elevation
- 108 m
- Summit elevation
- 160 m
03 / On the ground
Route map
Route overview
Swiss Hill
Alderley Edge, England, United Kingdom
- Route length
- 0.59 km
- Total ascent
- 51 m
- Average gradient
- 8.8%
04 / Take it home
The climb, as artwork
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05 / Keep exploring
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