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Rhön · Germany · Category 2
Wasserkuppe indoors
From Gersfeld to 951 m: 11.4 km and 497 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 Wasserkuppe 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 | 54:07 | 12.6 |
| 2.5 | 188 W | 44:38 | 15.3 |
| 3.0 | 225 W | 38:21 | 17.8 |
| 3.5 | 263 W | 33:54 | 20.2 |
| 4.0 | 300 W | 30:34 | 22.4 |
| 5.0 | 375 W | 25:56 | 26.4 |
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About Wasserkuppe
The Wasserkuppe (950 m) is the highest mountain of the Rhön and is considered the cradle of gliding. From Gersfeld the road climbs to the plateau with its radar dome and gliding memorial.
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/wasserkuppe.html">Elevation profile Wasserkuppe from Gersfeld – rampida</a></p>How to ride Wasserkuppe 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 WasserkuppeDownload the GPX file and open it in the app under “Load GPX / FIT”.
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FAQ
How long and how steep is Wasserkuppe from Gersfeld?
The climb is 11.4 km long with 497 m of climbing, from 495 m to 951 m. The average gradient is 4.0 %, the steepest kilometre 6.6 %.
How long does Wasserkuppe take?
At 3 W/kg (225 W, 75 kg rider) about 38:21, at 4 W/kg about 30:34 – steady power, no wind. Use the calculator on this page for your own numbers.
Can I ride Wasserkuppe 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.