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Hesturin Hái from Sumba

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In some places the road surface of this climb is bad, but it can be ridden with a road bike.
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Elevation profile Hesturin Hái from Sumba
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Difficulty points 309
Length 3.1 mi
Average gradient 7.9%
Steepest segment 9.9%
Total ascent 1276 ft

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Beautiful scenery
5 hairpin turns
Bad road
#1 toughest climb of Faroe Islands
#2 most elevation gain of Faroe Islands
#4 longest climb of Faroe Islands
#5 average steepest climb of Faroe Islands
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Hesturin Hái from Sumba is a climb in the region Faroe Islands. It is 3.1 mi long and bridges 1276 ft of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 7.9%, resulting in a difficulty score of 309. The top of the ascent is located at 1312 ft above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 0 reviews of this climb and uploaded 0 photos.

Road names: Bøgøta & Grýtingsvegur

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Climbing times

5 mph 00:37:00
7 mph 00:26:11
9 mph 00:20:24
12 mph 00:15:20

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Frequently Asked Questions

Hesturin Hái can be cycled from 2 sides. Hesturin Hái from Sumba is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Hesturin Hái from Lopra.

You don't need special gearing for Hesturin Hái from Sumba. 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.

Hesturin Hái from Sumba is a serious climb and falls into the 2nd category. With a good basic fitness level, even without much cycling experience, you can complete this climb just fine. However, a bike with climbing gears is a must. Without experience or training, it will be really tough – but that’s part of the challenge!

Hesturin Hái from Sumba is 3.1 mi long.

The average gradient of Hesturin Hái from Sumba is 7.9%.

Hesturin Hái from Sumba has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 9.9%.

The summit of Hesturin Hái from Sumba is at 1312 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 00:37:00 to climb Hesturin Hái from Sumba. At 7 mph the time is 00:26:11, and at 9 mph 00:20:24. For the fastest cyclists, 00:15:20 is an achievable time.

Hesturin Hái from Sumba is located in the region in Faroe Islands.

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