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Kongebakken via Gammel Kongevej

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Kongebakken via Gammel Kongevej
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Elevation profile Kongebakken via Gammel Kongevej

Statistics

Difficulty points 91
Length 0.3 mi
Average gradient 13%
Steepest segment 17.1%
Total ascent 220 ft

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Famous climb
#5 toughest climb of Denmark
#28 most elevation gain of Southern Denmark
#90 longest climb of Vejle Fjord
#9 average steepest climb of Denmark
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Kongebakken via Gammel Kongevej is a climb in the region Vejle Fjord. It is 0.3 mi long and bridges 220 ft of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 13%, resulting in a difficulty score of 91. The top of the ascent is located at 262 ft above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 1 review/story of this climb and uploaded 6 photos.

Road names: Gammel Kongevej & Christian Winthersvej

5.0 by Steffen
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Very tough climb - but you skip out on the extreme steepness from Chr. Winthersvej. Very little traffic but very steep. Probably the most famous climb in Denmark with Chr. Winthersvej thanks to Tour of Denmark where it's been featured numerous times... read more

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Very tough climb - but you skip out on the extreme steepness from Chr. Winthersvej. Very little traffic but very steep.
Probably the most famous climb in Denmark with Chr. Winthersvej thanks to Tour of Denmark where it's been featured numerous times

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Climbing times

5 mph 00:03:52
7 mph 00:02:44
9 mph 00:02:08
12 mph 00:01:36

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Frequently Asked Questions

Kongebakken can be cycled from 3 sides. Uhrskovvej from Jellingvej is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Kongebakken via Christian Winthers Vej & Kongebakken via Gammel Kongevej.

You don't need special gearing for Kongebakken via Gammel Kongevej. 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.

Kongebakken via Gammel Kongevej 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.

Kongebakken via Gammel Kongevej is 0.3 mi long.

The average gradient of Kongebakken via Gammel Kongevej is 13%.

Kongebakken via Gammel Kongevej has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 17.1%.

The summit of Kongebakken via Gammel Kongevej is at 262 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 00:03:52 to climb Kongebakken via Gammel Kongevej. At 7 mph the time is 00:02:44, and at 9 mph 00:02:08. For the fastest cyclists, 00:01:36 is an achievable time.

Kongebakken via Gammel Kongevej is located in the region Southern Denmark in Denmark.

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