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Blåhø from Vågåmo

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5.0
2 reviews | Elevation profile | 3 photos
This climb is partly on a gravel surface, but can be ridden with a road bike.
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Statistics

Difficulty points 1689
Length 9.3 mi
Average gradient 8.3%
Steepest segment 16.5%
Total ascent 4055 ft

Short recap

Beautiful scenery
Hidden gem
5 hairpin turns
Gravel
#93 toughest climb of World
#9 most elevation gain of Norway
#28 longest climb of Norway
#65 average steepest climb of Norway
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Blåhø from Vågåmo is a climb in the region Norwegian Fjords. It is 9.3 mi long and bridges 4055 ft of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 8.3%, resulting in a difficulty score of 1689. The top of the ascent is located at 5302 ft above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 2 reviews of this climb and uploaded 3 photos.

Road name: Øygardsvegen

5.0 by JonathanR84
This is an automatic translation, the original language is: English.
A really good climb. Maybe not quite as difficult as the rating would suggest but the first 5 to 6 km is consistently 12％. Save some energy in the legs for the final ramp up to the radio mast. I do not know why it is suggested that it is possible to ride it on a road bike. You wouldn't even get to the top on road tires let alone stay on your bike on the descent. The last 500 m vertical are on inconsistent and often very lumpy gravel. A gravel bike is a must.... read more

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johs78
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10 Mo 5.0 via the Climbfinder app

This is one of top 3 in Norway when it comes to height. A nice climb with mostly gravel. If you wait for the gravel to be hard/dry you can do it on a roadbike. 25, 28, 30 mm tires.

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JonathanR84
JonathanR84
1 y 5.0 01:12:41 (7.7 mph)

A really good climb. Maybe not quite as difficult as the rating would suggest but the first 5 to 6 km is consistently 12％. Save some energy in the legs for the final ramp up to the radio mast.

I do not know why it is suggested that it is possible to ride it on a road bike. You wouldn't even get to the top on road tires let alone stay on your bike on the descent. The last 500 m vertical are on inconsistent and often very lumpy gravel. A gravel bike is a must.

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Climbing times

5 mph 01:52:18
7 mph 01:19:30
9 mph 01:01:57
12 mph 00:46:33

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Frequently Asked Questions

The Blåhø from Vågåmo is extremely hard. We recommend that you choose the lightest possible gearing, such as a 34-tooth or smaller chainring, combined with a 34-tooth rear cog. Otherwise, there's a good chance you'll need to put a foot down sooner or later. If you think you need to go even lighter, you could consider using a gravel or mountain bike, or installing a gravel or mountain bike derailleur with a rear cog of more than 40 teeth. Good luck!

Blåhø from Vågåmo falls into the Super Hors Catégorie, the absolute top category. These are the most extreme climbs that exist. Even with excellent fitness, there is a chance you will have to put a foot down. Only the strongest make it to the top without any problems.

Blåhø from Vågåmo is 9.3 mi long.

The average gradient of Blåhø from Vågåmo is 8.3%.

Blåhø from Vågåmo has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 16.5%.

The summit of Blåhø from Vågåmo is at 5302 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 01:52:18 to climb Blåhø from Vågåmo. At 7 mph the time is 01:19:30, and at 9 mph 01:01:57. For the fastest cyclists, 00:46:33 is an achievable time.

Blåhø from Vågåmo is located in the region in Norway.

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