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Croce Nera from Fornace

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Statistics

Difficulty points 191
Length 2.2 mi
Average gradient 6.1%
Steepest segment 16.3%
Total ascent 715 ft

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2 hairpin turns
#93 toughest climb of Vicenza
#83 most elevation gain of Vicenza
#70 longest climb of Vicenza
#63 average steepest climb of Colli Berici
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Croce Nera from Fornace is a climb in the region Colli Berici. It is 2.2 mi long and bridges 715 ft of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 6.1%, resulting in a difficulty score of 191. The top of the ascent is located at 738 ft above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 1 review/story of this climb and uploaded 4 photos.

Road names: Via Croce Nera & Via Commenda

3.0 by David_Bianucci
This is an automatic translation, the original language is: Italian.
The Croce Nera taken from the Fornace locality is in fact an alternative way to climb to the San Donato hermitage without starting from Barbarano. After a quiet initial stretch, the road becomes interesting when you take the fork to Via Commenda, a kilometre of fairly narrow street between old houses with numerous ups and downs. Via Commenda leads into Via Mandolare, right at the hairpin bend at 15％ which is the toughest part of the climb. Beyond this step, the route continues with varying but... read more

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This is an automatic translation, the original language is: Italian. Show original

The Croce Nera taken from the Fornace locality is in fact an alternative way to climb to the San Donato hermitage without starting from Barbarano. After a quiet initial stretch, the road becomes interesting when you take the fork to Via Commenda, a kilometre of fairly narrow street between old houses with numerous ups and downs. Via Commenda leads into Via Mandolare, right at the hairpin bend at 15％ which is the toughest part of the climb. Beyond this step, the route continues with varying but no more aggressive gradients to the summit, with splendid views of the plain below reaching as far as the Euganean Hills.
The asphalt is generally very good, the traffic very limited (just a few cars in Via Mandolare). Downhill you can have fun until the fork, because then Via Commenda and Via Croce Nera are too narrow to think about speed.
All in all, a nice climb, even if it is a little difficult to find the starting point (which is in the nothingness of the Fornace locality).

La Croce Nera presa dalla località Fornace è di fatto un'alternativa per salire all'eremo di San Donato senza partire da Barbarano. Dopo un tranquillo tratto iniziale la strada si fa interessante al momento di prendere il bivio per Via Commenda, un chilometro di via abbastanza stretta tra case antiche con numerosi saliscendi. Da via Commenda si sbocca in via Mandolare, proprio in coincidenza del tornante al 15％ che costituisce il tratto più duro dell'ascesa. Superato questo scalino si prosegue ancora con pendenze variabili ma non più aggressive fino al culmine, con splendidi panorami sulla pianuta sottostante che arrivano fino ai Colli Euganei.
L'asfalto è in generale molto buono, il traffico molto limitato (giusto qualche macchine in Via Mandolare). In discesa ci si può divertire fino al bivio, perchè poi via Commenda e via Croce Nera sono troppo strette per pensare di fare velocità.
Nel complesso una bella salita, anche se è un po' difficile trovare il punto d'attacco (che si trova nel niente della località Fornace)

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Climbing times

5 mph 00:26:36
7 mph 00:18:50
9 mph 00:14:40
12 mph 00:11:01

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Frequently Asked Questions

Croce Nera can be cycled from 2 sides. Garzola is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Croce Nera from Fornace.

Croce Nera from Fornace 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!

Croce Nera from Fornace 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, Croce Nera from Fornace is not a problem.

Croce Nera from Fornace is 2.2 mi long.

The average gradient of Croce Nera from Fornace is 6.1%.

Croce Nera from Fornace has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 16.3%.

The summit of Croce Nera from Fornace is at 738 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 00:26:36 to climb Croce Nera from Fornace. At 7 mph the time is 00:18:50, and at 9 mph 00:14:40. For the fastest cyclists, 00:11:01 is an achievable time.

Croce Nera from Fornace is located in the region Vicenza in Italy.

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