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Thuringian Forest · Germany · Category 2
Großer Inselsberg indoors
From Tabarz to 915 m: 8.2 km and 536 m of climbing on your smart trainer, in 3D with real terrain. Indoors in any weather.
Elevation profile and data
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How long does Großer Inselsberg take?
Estimated times at steady power, 75 kg rider, 9 kg bike, no wind or drafting – computed with the same physics as the app.
| W/kg | Watts | Time | avg km/h |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0 | 150 W | 53:19 | 9.1 |
| 2.5 | 188 W | 43:20 | 11.2 |
| 3.0 | 225 W | 36:42 | 13.2 |
| 3.5 | 263 W | 32:00 | 15.2 |
| 4.0 | 300 W | 28:29 | 17.1 |
| 5.0 | 375 W | 23:36 | 20.6 |
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About Großer Inselsberg
The Großer Inselsberg (916 m) is one of the most striking summits of the Thuringian Forest. The climb from Tabarz is short and steep; the Rennsteig trail crosses at the top.
In rampida you ride the route exactly as it lies on the road: the gradient reaches your trainer metre by metre, the scenery is built from real elevation data and OpenStreetMap. A pacer group can pull you along, and next time you race your own ghost.
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- Open the appOpen rampida in Chrome or Edge and create a free account.
- Pair your trainerConnect your smart trainer or power meter under “Devices”.
- Choose Großer InselsbergDownload the GPX file and open it in the app under “Load GPX / FIT”.
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FAQ
How long and how steep is Großer Inselsberg from Tabarz?
The climb is 8.2 km long with 536 m of climbing, from 394 m to 915 m. The average gradient is 6.4 %, the steepest kilometre 10.2 %.
How long does Großer Inselsberg take?
At 3 W/kg (225 W, 75 kg rider) about 36:42, at 4 W/kg about 28:29 – steady power, no wind. Use the calculator on this page for your own numbers.
Can I ride Großer Inselsberg on a smart trainer?
Yes. Download the GPX file, open it in rampida (“Load GPX / FIT”) and ride it in 3D with real terrain. Your FTMS smart trainer follows the gradient. It runs in Chrome or Edge, no install.
What does it cost?
During the open beta until 31 March 2027 riding is free and unlimited with a free account. Afterwards 50 km per month stay free.