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Kráľova hoľa from Šumiac

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4.7
3 reviews | Elevation profile | 13 photos
This climb contains both pieces of bad road surface and gravel sections, but can be ridden with a road bike.
Kráľova hoľa from Šumiac
Kráľova hoľa from Šumiac
Kráľova hoľa from Šumiac
Kráľova hoľa from Šumiac
Kráľova hoľa from Šumiac
Kráľova hoľa from Šumiac
Kráľova hoľa from Šumiac
Kráľova hoľa from Šumiac
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Elevation profile Kráľova hoľa from Šumiac
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Statistics

Difficulty points 1236
Length 8.4 mi
Average gradient 8.5%
Steepest segment 16.6%
Total ascent 3780 ft

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Beautiful scenery
5 hairpin turns
Gravel
Bad road
#3 toughest climb of Carpathian Mountains
#10 most elevation gain of Carpathian Mountains
#76 longest climb of Carpathian Mountains
#61 average steepest climb of Western Carpathians
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Kráľova hoľa from Šumiac is a climb in the region Tatra-Fatra Belt. It is 8.4 mi long and bridges 3780 ft of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 8.5%, resulting in a difficulty score of 1236. The top of the ascent is located at 6335 ft above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 3 reviews of this climb and uploaded 13 photos.

Road names: 2387 & Bučinka

4.0 by MarekLejtrich
This is an automatic translation, the original language is: English.
Kráľova hoľa, or Slovakia's Mont Ventoux...very similar to the most famous climb, the icon of the Tour de France. The only problem is that this climb is not suitable for road bikes. Gravel bikes at most, MTBs ideally. The road is very rough and unsuitable for road bikes.... read more

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Kráľova hoľa from Šumiac
Kráľova hoľa from Šumiac
Kráľova hoľa from Šumiac
Kráľova hoľa from Šumiac
Kráľova hoľa from Šumiac
Kráľova hoľa from Šumiac
Kráľova hoľa from Šumiac
Kráľova hoľa from Šumiac
Kráľova hoľa from Šumiac
Kráľova hoľa from Šumiac
Kráľova hoľa from Šumiac
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Reviews (3)

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MarekLejtrich
MarekLejtrich
9 Mo 4.0

Kráľova hoľa, or Slovakia's Mont Ventoux...very similar to the most famous climb, the icon of the Tour de France. The only problem is that this climb is not suitable for road bikes. Gravel bikes at most, MTBs ideally. The road is very rough and unsuitable for road bikes.

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palosvec
palosvec
2 y 5.0

Climb for Mountain bike or Gravel - NOT for regular road bike type.

Kráľova hoľa from Šumiac
Kráľova hoľa from Šumiac
Kráľova hoľa from Šumiac
Kráľova hoľa from Šumiac
Kráľova hoľa from Šumiac
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palosvec
palosvec
2 y 5.0

Beautiful views, very regular hill climb.

Kráľova hoľa from Šumiac
Kráľova hoľa from Šumiac
Kráľova hoľa from Šumiac
Kráľova hoľa from Šumiac
Kráľova hoľa from Šumiac
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Climbing times

5 mph 01:41:46
7 mph 01:12:03
9 mph 00:56:09
12 mph 00:42:11

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Frequently Asked Questions

Kráľova hoľa from Šumiac 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!

Kráľova hoľa from Šumiac belongs to the Hors Catégorie, the top category. These are legendary and very tough climbs. A solid cycling condition, experience, and a good climbing gear ratio are essential to maintain a smooth cadence and complete the climb comfortably.

Kráľova hoľa from Šumiac is 8.4 mi long.

The average gradient of Kráľova hoľa from Šumiac is 8.5%.

Kráľova hoľa from Šumiac has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 16.6%.

The summit of Kráľova hoľa from Šumiac is at 6335 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 01:41:46 to climb Kráľova hoľa from Šumiac. At 7 mph the time is 01:12:03, and at 9 mph 00:56:09. For the fastest cyclists, 00:42:11 is an achievable time.

Kráľova hoľa from Šumiac is located in the region in Slovakia.

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