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Vrysinas from Roussospiti

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Elevation profile Vrysinas from Roussospiti

Statistics

Difficulty points 102
Length 1.5 km
Average gradient 8.1%
Steepest 100 metres 12.6%
Total ascent 119 m

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Beautiful scenery
1 hairpin turn
#58 toughest climb of Crete
#61 most elevation gain of Crete
#68 longest climb of Crete
#26 average steepest climb of Greece
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Vrysinas from Roussospiti is a climb in the region Crete. It is 1.5 km long and bridges 119 m of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 8.1%, resulting in a difficulty score of 102. The top of the ascent is located at 494 m above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 1 review/story of this climb and uploaded 2 photos.

4.0 by PaoloTagliaferri
This is a short climb connecting Roussospiti to the main road between Rethymno and Plakias. It was originally a gravel road but in recent years it has been covered with tarmac, except a short section at the beginning before this segment which is concreted. Stunning views of the entire coast from up here! ... read more

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This is a short climb connecting Roussospiti to the main road between Rethymno and Plakias. It was originally a gravel road but in recent years it has been covered with tarmac, except a short section at the beginning before this segment which is concreted. Stunning views of the entire coast from up here!

Vrysinas from Roussospiti
Vrysinas from Roussospiti
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Climbing times

7 km/h 00:12:31
11 km/h 00:07:58
15 km/h 00:05:50
19 km/h 00:04:37

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Frequently Asked Questions

You don't need special gearing for Vrysinas from Roussospiti. 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.

Vrysinas from Roussospiti is a 4th-category climb. A sprint to the top is usually not an option, and untrained riders will definitely feel it in their legs. For trained cyclists, it is a great training climb.

Vrysinas from Roussospiti is 1.5 km long.

The average gradient of Vrysinas from Roussospiti is 8.1%.

Vrysinas from Roussospiti has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 12.6%.

The summit of Vrysinas from Roussospiti is at 494 m.

At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 00:12:31 to climb Vrysinas from Roussospiti. At 11 km/h the time is 00:07:58, and at 15 km/h 00:05:50. For the fastest cyclists, 00:04:37 is an achievable time.

Vrysinas from Roussospiti is located in the region Crete in Greece.

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