Castelo de Marvão from Escusa

Castelo de Marvão can be cycled from 6 sides. Castelo de Marvão from Beirã via Santo António das Areias is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Castelo de Marvão from Portagem, Castelo de Marvão from Escusa, Castelo de Marvão from Bica, Castelo de Marvão from Portagem via Jardim & Castelo de Marvão from Beirã via Abegoa.

You don't need special gearing for Castelo de Marvão from Escusa. 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.

Castelo de Marvão from Escusa is a 3rd-category climb. Almost anyone can handle this climb, as long as you have a bike with climbing gears. If you have little training, you will probably need to shift down significantly. For experienced riders, Castelo de Marvão from Escusa is not a problem.

Castelo de Marvão from Escusa is 3.4 mi long.

The average gradient of Castelo de Marvão from Escusa is 5.6%.

Castelo de Marvão from Escusa has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 14.4%.

The summit of Castelo de Marvão from Escusa is at 2657 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 00:41:09 to climb Castelo de Marvão from Escusa. At 7 mph the time is 00:29:08, and at 9 mph 00:22:42. For the fastest cyclists, 00:17:03 is an achievable time.

Castelo de Marvão from Escusa is located in the region Alto Alentejo in Portugal.