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Rozhen from Chepelare

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Elevation profile Rozhen from Chepelare

Statistics

Difficulty points 340
Length 15.6 km
Average gradient 4.2%
Steepest 100 metres 8.9%
Total ascent 650 m

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1 hairpin turn
#24 toughest climb of Bulgaria
#23 most elevation gain of Bulgaria
#16 longest climb of Bulgaria
#28 average steepest climb of Bulgaria
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Rozhen from Chepelare is a climb in the region Bulgaria. It is 15.6 km long and bridges 650 m of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 4.2%, resulting in a difficulty score of 340. The top of the ascent is located at 1727 m above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 1 review/story of this climb and uploaded 0 photos.

Road names: 86 & 8612

3.0 by KlimentP
Traffic is a bit intense between Chepelare and Progled, afterwards close to zero. Road surface is very good until the last few kilometers, alternatively can skip the turn for Rozhen and take left toward Sv. Duh and then a very nice descent towards Momchilovci... read more

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Traffic is a bit intense between Chepelare and Progled, afterwards close to zero. Road surface is very good until the last few kilometers, alternatively can skip the turn for Rozhen and take left toward Sv. Duh and then a very nice descent towards Momchilovci

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Climbing times

7 km/h 02:13:42
11 km/h 01:25:05
15 km/h 01:02:23
19 km/h 00:49:15

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Frequently Asked Questions

Rozhen can be cycled from 2 sides. Rozhen from Ustovo is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Rozhen from Chepelare.

You don't need special gearing for Rozhen from Chepelare. 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.

Rozhen from Chepelare is a serious climb and falls into the 2nd category. With a good basic fitness level, even without much cycling experience, you can complete this climb just fine. However, a bike with climbing gears is a must. Without experience or training, it will be really tough – but that’s part of the challenge!

Rozhen from Chepelare is 15.6 km long.

The average gradient of Rozhen from Chepelare is 4.2%.

Rozhen from Chepelare has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 8.9%.

The summit of Rozhen from Chepelare is at 1727 m.

At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 02:13:42 to climb Rozhen from Chepelare. At 11 km/h the time is 01:25:05, and at 15 km/h 01:02:23. For the fastest cyclists, 00:49:15 is an achievable time.

Rozhen from Chepelare is located in the region in Bulgaria.

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