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Black Forest · Germany · HC
Kandel indoors
From Waldkirch to 1,239 m: 13.2 km and 980 m of climbing on your smart trainer, in 3D with real terrain. Indoors in any weather.
Elevation profile and data
under 4 %4–7 %7–10 %over 10 %per 500 m
How long does Kandel 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 | 1:36:57 | 8.1 |
| 2.5 | 188 W | 1:18:30 | 10.0 |
| 3.0 | 225 W | 1:06:16 | 11.9 |
| 3.5 | 263 W | 57:33 | 13.7 |
| 4.0 | 300 W | 51:03 | 15.4 |
| 5.0 | 375 W | 42:01 | 18.7 |
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About Kandel
The Kandel (1241 m) in the central Black Forest is one of the hardest climbs in the region. From Waldkirch in the Elz valley it climbs through the forest without a real break almost to the summit.
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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<p><a href="https://rampida.com/en/climbs/kandel.html">Elevation profile Kandel from Waldkirch – rampida</a></p>How to ride Kandel indoors
- 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 KandelThe route is ready in the app. Or download the GPX file and load it yourself.
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FAQ
How long and how steep is Kandel from Waldkirch?
The climb is 13.2 km long with 980 m of climbing, from 265 m to 1,239 m. The average gradient is 7.4 %, the steepest kilometre 10.8 %.
How long does Kandel take?
At 3 W/kg (225 W, 75 kg rider) about 1:06:16, at 4 W/kg about 51:03 – steady power, no wind. Use the calculator on this page for your own numbers.
Can I ride Kandel on a smart trainer?
Yes. The route is ready in rampida 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.