Tataka Pass from Chukou via Alishan Highway

Tataka Pass can be cycled from 3 sides. Tataka Pass from Chukou via Alishan Highway is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Tataka Pass from Zhuoshui River & Tataka Pass from Fanlu.

You don't need special gearing for Tataka Pass from Chukou via Alishan Highway. 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.

Tataka Pass from Chukou via Alishan Highway 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.

Tataka Pass from Chukou via Alishan Highway is 74.4 km long.

The average gradient of Tataka Pass from Chukou via Alishan Highway is 3.4%.

Tataka Pass from Chukou via Alishan Highway has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 8%.

The summit of Tataka Pass from Chukou via Alishan Highway is at 2610 m.

At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 10:37:41 to climb Tataka Pass from Chukou via Alishan Highway. At 11 km/h the time is 06:45:48, and at 15 km/h 04:57:35. For the fastest cyclists, 03:54:56 is an achievable time.

Tataka Pass from Chukou via Alishan Highway is located in the region in Taiwan.