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Vitosha from Sofia

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Difficulty points 1428
Length 15.3 km
Average gradient 7%
Steepest 100 metres 13.6%
Total ascent 1068 m

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7 hairpin turns
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#3 toughest climb of Bulgaria
#9 most elevation gain of Bulgaria
#17 longest climb of Bulgaria
#6 average steepest climb of Bulgaria
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Vitosha from Sofia is a climb in the region Bulgaria. It is 15.3 km long and bridges 1068 m of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 7%, resulting in a difficulty score of 1428. The top of the ascent is located at 1795 m above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 0 reviews of this climb and uploaded 0 photos.

Road names: Крайречна, Бела Дона & Акад. Сандерс

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Climbing times

7 km/h 02:11:07
11 km/h 01:23:26
15 km/h 01:01:11
19 km/h 00:48:18

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Frequently Asked Questions

Vitosha can be cycled from 2 sides. Vitosha via Dragalevski is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Vitosha from Sofia.

Vitosha from Sofia 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!

Vitosha from Sofia 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.

Vitosha from Sofia is 15.3 km long.

The average gradient of Vitosha from Sofia is 7%.

Vitosha from Sofia has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 13.6%.

The summit of Vitosha from Sofia is at 1795 m.

At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 02:11:07 to climb Vitosha from Sofia. At 11 km/h the time is 01:23:26, and at 15 km/h 01:01:11. For the fastest cyclists, 00:48:18 is an achievable time.

Vitosha from Sofia is located in the region in Bulgaria.

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