Climbs › Klausen Pass
Glarus · Switzerland · HC
Klausen Pass indoors
From Linthal to 1,951 m: 22.1 km and 1,300 m of climbing on your smart trainer, in 3D with real terrain. Often closed by snow in winter – indoors it is open all year.
Elevation profile and data
under 4 %4–7 %7–10 %over 10 %per 500 m
How long does Klausen Pass 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 | 2:13:19 | 9.9 |
| 2.5 | 188 W | 1:48:39 | 12.1 |
| 3.0 | 225 W | 1:32:18 | 14.3 |
| 3.5 | 263 W | 1:20:41 | 16.4 |
| 4.0 | 300 W | 1:12:01 | 18.3 |
| 5.0 | 375 W | 59:58 | 22.0 |
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About Klausen Pass
The Klausen Pass (1948 m) leads from Linthal in Glarus across the Urnerboden, one of Switzerland’s largest alpine pastures, into the Schächental. It once hosted one of Europe’s best-known hill climbs.
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/klausenpass.html">Elevation profile Klausen Pass from Linthal – rampida</a></p>How to ride Klausen Pass 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 Klausen PassDownload the GPX file and open it in the app under “Load GPX / FIT”.
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FAQ
How long and how steep is Klausen Pass from Linthal?
The climb is 22.1 km long with 1,300 m of climbing, from 660 m to 1,951 m. The average gradient is 5.8 %, the steepest kilometre 8.5 %.
How long does Klausen Pass take?
At 3 W/kg (225 W, 75 kg rider) about 1:32:18, at 4 W/kg about 1:12:01 – steady power, no wind. Use the calculator on this page for your own numbers.
Can I ride Klausen Pass 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.