São Silvestre Cimo do Douro from Ribeira da Rede

São Silvestre Cimo do Douro can be cycled from 4 sides. São Silvestre Cimo do Douro from Barqueiros is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via São Silvestre Cimo do Douro from Barqueiros via Freixieiro, São Silvestre Cimo do Douro from Ribeira da Rede & São Silvestre Cimo do Douro from Ribeira da Rede via Mesão Frio.

São Silvestre Cimo do Douro from Ribeira da Rede 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!

São Silvestre Cimo do Douro from Ribeira da Rede 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!

São Silvestre Cimo do Douro from Ribeira da Rede is 7.5 km long.

The average gradient of São Silvestre Cimo do Douro from Ribeira da Rede is 6.1%.

São Silvestre Cimo do Douro from Ribeira da Rede has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 15.5%.

The summit of São Silvestre Cimo do Douro from Ribeira da Rede is at 524 m.

At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 01:04:23 to climb São Silvestre Cimo do Douro from Ribeira da Rede. At 11 km/h the time is 00:40:58, and at 15 km/h 00:30:02. For the fastest cyclists, 00:23:43 is an achievable time.

São Silvestre Cimo do Douro from Ribeira da Rede is located in the region Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro in Portugal.