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Áspra Nerá via Afráta

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Elevation profile Áspra Nerá via Afráta

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Difficulty points 130
Length 6.2 km
Average gradient 3.9%
Steepest 100 metres 9%
Total ascent 240 m

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Beautiful scenery
#52 toughest climb of Crete
#47 most elevation gain of Crete
#37 longest climb of Crete
#58 average steepest climb of Crete
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Áspra Nerá via Afráta is a climb in the region Crete. It is 6.2 km long and bridges 240 m of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 3.9%, resulting in a difficulty score of 130. The top of the ascent is located at 231 m above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 1 review/story of this climb and uploaded 2 photos.

4.0 by Ema
This is an automatic translation, the original language is: Italian.
This short, easy climb offers stunning views, with many sections overlooking the sea. The tarmac is in good condition and there’s little traffic. An excellent option from Chania. At the top, you cycle amongst olive trees and carob trees, and there’s also a monastery nearby that’s well worth a visit.... read more

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This short, easy climb offers stunning views, with many sections overlooking the sea. The tarmac is in good condition and there’s little traffic. An excellent option from Chania. At the top, you cycle amongst olive trees and carob trees, and there’s also a monastery nearby that’s well worth a visit.

Gran vista per questa breve ed accessibile salita, tanti tratti a strapiombo sul mare. Asfalto in buone condizioni e poco traffico. Ottima opzione da Chania. In cime si pedala tra gli ulivi e le carpette, nelle vicinanze si può anche visitare un monastero.

Áspra Nerá via Afráta
Áspra Nerá via Afráta
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Climbing times

7 km/h 00:52:44
11 km/h 00:33:33
15 km/h 00:24:36
19 km/h 00:19:25

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Frequently Asked Questions

Áspra Nerá can be cycled from 2 sides. Áspra Nerá via Kamára is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Áspra Nerá via Afráta.

You don't need special gearing for Áspra Nerá via Afráta. The slope isn't long or steep enough to require much shifting down. You can conquer this climb on power alone. However, a compact gearing system with a smallest front chainring of 34 and largest rear sprocket of 28 or 30 is always nice if you enjoy cycling uphill. This helps maintain a smooth cadence.

Áspra Nerá via Afráta is a 4th-category climb. A sprint to the top is usually not an option, and untrained riders will definitely feel it in their legs. For trained cyclists, it is a great training climb.

Áspra Nerá via Afráta is 6.2 km long.

The average gradient of Áspra Nerá via Afráta is 3.9%.

Áspra Nerá via Afráta has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 9%.

The summit of Áspra Nerá via Afráta is at 231 m.

At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 00:52:44 to climb Áspra Nerá via Afráta. At 11 km/h the time is 00:33:33, and at 15 km/h 00:24:36. For the fastest cyclists, 00:19:25 is an achievable time.

Áspra Nerá via Afráta is located in the region Crete in Greece.

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