Kallikratis from Kapsodasos

Statistics

Difficulty points	723
Length	6.7 km
Average gradient	9.8%
Steepest 100 metres	18.8%
Total ascent	654 m

Difficulty points

723

Length

6.7 km

Average gradient

9.8%

Steepest 100 metres

18.8%

Total ascent

654 m

Short recap

Beautiful scenery

27 hairpin turns

#79 toughest climb of Greece

#16 most elevation gain of Crete

#33 longest climb of Crete

#3 average steepest climb of Greece

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Reviews (3)

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AlisonK

10 Mo 5.0 via the Climbfinder app

Superb climb. Steep and a real challenge especially in mid summer! Few cars and those on the road were very respectful, giving me space on each hairpin. Surface good.

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2 y 5.0

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A must do. Terribly steep the first few kilometres. Reward is the stunning views of the hairpin bends and Libyan Sea.

neilfryer

3 y 4.0 00:59:00 (6.8 km/h)

This is brutal , the surface is good , its south facing so it gets the sun bearing all its southern med power on it . The switchbacks give some respite , but not as much as you’d like . You’ll only need one gear - your easiest and you’ll still think you haven’t got enough.

Climbing times

7 km/h	00:57:21
11 km/h	00:36:29
15 km/h	00:26:45
19 km/h	00:21:07

Road surface condition

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Traffic

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Frequently Asked Questions

Kallikratis from Kapsodasos is a challenging ascent. For this type of climbing, we recommend mountain gearing, specifically a compact system. This means a small front chainring of 34 teeth, combined with a rear cassette where, depending on your level, strength, and experience, you choose a sprocket with 30, 32, or even 34 teeth. Remember that a smooth cadence is always more efficient!

Kallikratis from Kapsodasos is a first-category climb: long and tough. Do not underestimate this climb. Many famous Tour de France cols fall into this category. Prepare for a long, challenging ride. Only well-trained riders will reach the top smoothly. Make sure you have a road bike with climbing gears and enough training; otherwise, it will be a struggle.

Kallikratis from Kapsodasos is 6.7 km long.

The average gradient of Kallikratis from Kapsodasos is 9.8%.

Kallikratis from Kapsodasos has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 18.8%.

The summit of Kallikratis from Kapsodasos is at 743 m.

At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 00:57:21 to climb Kallikratis from Kapsodasos. At 11 km/h the time is 00:36:29, and at 15 km/h 00:26:45. For the fastest cyclists, 00:21:07 is an achievable time.

Kallikratis from Kapsodasos is located in the region Crete in Greece.

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