Kráľova hoľa from Šumiac

Statistics

Difficulty points	1236
Length	13.6 km
Average gradient	8.5%
Steepest 100 metres	16.6%
Total ascent	1152 m

Difficulty points

1236

Length

13.6 km

Average gradient

8.5%

Steepest 100 metres

16.6%

Total ascent

1152 m

Short recap

Beautiful scenery

5 hairpin turns

Gravel

Bad road

#3 toughest climb of Carpathian Mountains

#10 most elevation gain of Carpathian Mountains

#76 longest climb of Carpathian Mountains

#61 average steepest climb of Western Carpathians

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MarekLejtrich

9 Mo 4.0

Kráľova hoľa, or Slovakia's Mont Ventoux...very similar to the most famous climb, the icon of the Tour de France. The only problem is that this climb is not suitable for road bikes. Gravel bikes at most, MTBs ideally. The road is very rough and unsuitable for road bikes.

palosvec

2 y 5.0

Climb for Mountain bike or Gravel - NOT for regular road bike type.

palosvec

2 y 5.0

Beautiful views, very regular hill climb.

Climbing times

7 km/h	01:56:18
11 km/h	01:14:01
15 km/h	00:54:16
19 km/h	00:42:51

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Frequently Asked Questions

Kráľova hoľa from Šumiac 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!

Kráľova hoľa from Šumiac belongs to the Hors Catégorie, the top category. These are legendary and very tough climbs. A solid cycling condition, experience, and a good climbing gear ratio are essential to maintain a smooth cadence and complete the climb comfortably.

Kráľova hoľa from Šumiac is 13.6 km long.

The average gradient of Kráľova hoľa from Šumiac is 8.5%.

Kráľova hoľa from Šumiac has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 16.6%.

The summit of Kráľova hoľa from Šumiac is at 1931 m.

At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 01:56:18 to climb Kráľova hoľa from Šumiac. At 11 km/h the time is 01:14:01, and at 15 km/h 00:54:16. For the fastest cyclists, 00:42:51 is an achievable time.

Kráľova hoľa from Šumiac is located in the region in Slovakia.

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