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Challenging Elgg
A road cycling route starting from Erlen
Take on the challenging climbs of Elgg
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The Challenging Elgg is a 76 km road cycling route that starts near Erlen. With a total ascent of 1174 meters, this route offers a demanding challenge for well-trained amateurs. The route takes you through highlights such as Nollen, Elgg, Frauenfeld, Ottenberg, and Donzhausen. The overall cycling experience is intense, with challenging climbs and rewarding descents. The difficulty rating for this route is 4 out of 5, as it includes steep and continuous ascents. It receives an epicness rating of 4 out of 5, as it offers breathtaking landscapes and famous cycling spots. The highlights along the route are Nollen, Wuppenau, Cheltberg, Elgg, Bahnhofbrücke, Frauenfeld, Hüttlingen, Ottenberg, and Donzhausen. The Nollen highlight provides exhilarating views from elevated positions. Wuppenau offers a challenging climb with rewarding panoramas. Cheltberg rewards cyclists with picturesque countryside landscapes. Elgg is known for its famous cycling climbs. Bahnhofbrücke in Frauenfeld provides a crossing point over the railway tracks. Hüttlingen features rolling hills and scenic vistas. Ottenberg offers a demanding climb but grants amazing views as a reward. Donzhausen greets cyclists with stunning lakeside scenery.
Highlights on the route
Cycling routes from Erlen:
Cycling routes nearby:
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![Image of Amriswil](https://images.tarmacs.app/cycling-routes/covers/switzerland/ostschweiz/amriswil-5.webp)
![Image of Berg](https://images.tarmacs.app/cycling-routes/covers/switzerland/ostschweiz/berg-5.webp)
![Image of Bürglen](https://images.tarmacs.app/cycling-routes/covers/switzerland/ostschweiz/burglen-1.webp)
![Image of Altnau](https://images.tarmacs.app/cycling-routes/covers/switzerland/ostschweiz/altnau-5.webp)
![Image of Niederhelfenschwil](https://images.tarmacs.app/cycling-routes/covers/switzerland/ostschweiz/niederhelfenschwil-5.webp)
![Image of Münsterlingen](https://images.tarmacs.app/cycling-routes/covers/switzerland/ostschweiz/munsterlingen-3.webp)
![Image of Waldkirch](https://images.tarmacs.app/cycling-routes/covers/switzerland/ostschweiz/waldkirch-5.webp)
![Image of Bottighofen](https://images.tarmacs.app/cycling-routes/covers/switzerland/ostschweiz/bottighofen-5.webp)