Theriso Gorge from Chania

Statistics

Difficulty points	412
Length	13 km
Average gradient	5%
Steepest 100 metres	11.6%
Total ascent	648 m

Difficulty points

412

Length

13 km

Average gradient

Steepest 100 metres

11.6%

Total ascent

648 m

Short recap

Beautiful scenery

7 hairpin turns

#19 toughest climb of Crete

#17 most elevation gain of Crete

#10 longest climb of Crete

#43 average steepest climb of Crete

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One of my favourite climbs. Traffic was so light - we did it on a weekday in June at midday and maybe 5 or so cars passed us.

Climbing times

7 km/h	01:51:25
11 km/h	01:10:54
15 km/h	00:52:00
19 km/h	00:41:03

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Frequently Asked Questions

You don't need special gearing for Theriso Gorge from Chania. 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.

Theriso Gorge from Chania 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!

Theriso Gorge from Chania is 13 km long.

The average gradient of Theriso Gorge from Chania is 5%.

Theriso Gorge from Chania has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 11.6%.

The summit of Theriso Gorge from Chania is at 719 m.

At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 01:51:25 to climb Theriso Gorge from Chania. At 11 km/h the time is 01:10:54, and at 15 km/h 00:52:00. For the fastest cyclists, 00:41:03 is an achievable time.

Theriso Gorge from Chania is located in the region Crete in Greece.

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