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Tsukuba San from Usui

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Statistics

Difficulty points 474
Length 5.8 km
Average gradient 8.5%
Steepest 100 metres 13.4%
Total ascent 491 m

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5 hairpin turns
#34 toughest climb of Japan
#36 most elevation gain of Japan
#39 longest climb of Japan
#52 average steepest climb of Asia
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Tsukuba San from Usui is a climb in the region Japan. It is 5.8 km long and bridges 491 m of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 8.5%, resulting in a difficulty score of 474. The top of the ascent is located at 531 m above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 0 reviews of this climb and uploaded 0 photos.

Road names: 笠間つくば線 & 筑波スカイライン

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Climbing times

7 km/h 00:49:27
11 km/h 00:31:28
15 km/h 00:23:05
19 km/h 00:18:13

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Frequently Asked Questions

Tsukuba San can be cycled from 6 sides. Tsukuba San from Obata is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Tsukuba San from Usui, Mont Tsukuba via Tsukuba Mich Road, Tsukuba San from Numata, Tsukuba San via Tsukioka-Makabe Line & Tsukuba San from Makabecho Furushiro.

Tsukuba San from Usui 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!

Tsukuba San from Usui 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!

Tsukuba San from Usui is 5.8 km long.

The average gradient of Tsukuba San from Usui is 8.5%.

Tsukuba San from Usui has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 13.4%.

The summit of Tsukuba San from Usui is at 531 m.

At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 00:49:27 to climb Tsukuba San from Usui. At 11 km/h the time is 00:31:28, and at 15 km/h 00:23:05. For the fastest cyclists, 00:18:13 is an achievable time.

Tsukuba San from Usui is located in the region in Japan.

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