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Krstovar / Millennium Cross from Skopje

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Krstovar / Millennium Cross from Skopje
Krstovar / Millennium Cross from Skopje
Krstovar / Millennium Cross from Skopje
Krstovar / Millennium Cross from Skopje
Krstovar / Millennium Cross from Skopje
Krstovar / Millennium Cross from Skopje
Krstovar / Millennium Cross from Skopje
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Difficulty points 604
Length 7.2 mi
Average gradient 6.8%
Steepest segment 13.2%
Total ascent 2582 ft

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Beautiful scenery
8 hairpin turns
#8 toughest climb of North Macedonia
#9 most elevation gain of North Macedonia
#15 longest climb of North Macedonia
#5 average steepest climb of North Macedonia
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Krstovar / Millennium Cross from Skopje is a climb in the region North Macedonia. It is 7.2 mi long and bridges 2582 ft of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 6.8%, resulting in a difficulty score of 604. The top of the ascent is located at 3474 ft above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 2 reviews of this climb and uploaded 8 photos.

Road names: Тодор Александров & R2138

4.0 by Marcoj86
This is an automatic translation, the original language is: Dutch.
From traffic-heavy Skopje, you climb the first kilometre at 9 per cent or so. Once out of the city, it flattens out and the road becomes wonderfully quiet. After the cable car start point, halfway up the climb, only then does the real hard work begin. It gets well steep and road surface quite bad at times. In the forest you climb the last 400 altitude metres. Also watch out for dogs and cows on the road. At the summit near the cross, there are several places to sit for a while and have something... read more

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From traffic-heavy Skopje, you climb the first kilometre at 9 per cent or so. Once out of the city, it flattens out and the road becomes wonderfully quiet. After the cable car start point, halfway up the climb, only then does the real hard work begin. It gets well steep and road surface quite bad at times. In the forest you climb the last 400 altitude metres. Also watch out for dogs and cows on the road. At the summit near the cross, there are several places to sit for a while and have something to eat and drink. Nice views of the city and surrounding mountains. By the way, remarkably many other cyclists.

Vanuit het verkeersdrukke Skopje klim je de eerste kilometer aan 9 procent ongeveer. Eenmaal uit de stad vlakt het af en wordt de weg heerlijk rustig. Na het startpunt van de kabelbaan, halfweg de klim, begint pas het echte zware werk. Het wordt goed steil en wegdek af en toe behoorlijk slecht. In het bos klim je de laatste 400 hoogtemeters. Pas ook op voor honden en koeien op de weg. Op de top bij het kruis zijn meerdere plekken om even te zitten en iets te eten en drinken. Mooi uitzicht op de stad en omringende bergen. Overigens opvallend veel andere fietsers.

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If you are in Skopje, you cannot fail to notice the gigantic cross overlooking the city from a mountain. Whether there was a decent road that could be cycled to, I couldn't tell via GoogleMaps. But during a free afternoon (I was there on work business) I ventured there anyway, with a somewhat bulky but decent city bike provided by the hotel. And I did not regret it. The first part of the climb is gradually uphill, on excellent tarmac and through a number of hairpin bends that give you an increasingly beautiful view of Skopje the higher you go. Although the cross is a popular destination for day-trippers, it was quiet cycling all in all. In fact, the second part of the climb is completely car-free. From the last car park (after which you have to climb a few steps to get past the barrier), the road narrows and the percentages get steeper. You ride delightfully through greenery, which means that for the next view of Skopje, you have to wait until you reach the very top, i.e. at that cross. The tranquillity of the bike ride contrasts somewhat with the liveliness at the top (mostly hikers and downhillers, who have come up by cable lift), but that doesn't make it any less worthwhile.

Als je in Skopje bent, dan kan je niet onderuit aan het gigantische kruis dat vanop een berg de stad overschouwt. Of er een deftig befietsbare weg naartoe liep, kon ik via GoogleMaps niet meteen uitmaken. Maar tijdens een vrije namiddag (ik was er voor werkzaken) waagde ik het er toch maar op, met een wat lompige maar degelijke stadsfiets die het hotel ter beschikking stelde. En ik heb er geen spijt van gekregen. Het eerste deel van de beklimming loopt geleidelijk bergop, op uitstekend asfalt en via een aantal haarspeldbochten die je naarmate je hoger gaat een steeds mooier zicht op Skopje verschaffen. Hoewel het kruis een populaire bestemming is voor dagjestoeristen, was het al bij al rustig fietsen. Het tweede deel van de beklimming is zelfs volledig autovrij. Vanaf de laatste parking (waarna heel even een trapje op moet om langs de slagboom te geraken) wordt de weg smaller en worden de percentages steiler. Je rijdt heerlijk door het groen, waardoor het voor het volgende zicht op Skopje wachten is tot je helemaal boven staat, aan dat kruis dus. De rust van de fietstocht staat wat in contrast met de levendigheid aan de top (vooral wandelaars en downhillers, die met de kabellift naar boven zijn gekomen), maar dat maakt het niet minder de moeite waard.

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Climbing times

5 mph 01:26:47
7 mph 01:01:26
9 mph 00:47:53
12 mph 00:35:58

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Frequently Asked Questions

Krstovar / Millennium Cross from Skopje 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!

Krstovar / Millennium Cross from Skopje is a first-category climb: long and tough. Do not underestimate this climb. Many famous Tour de France cols fall into this category. Prepare for a long, challenging ride. Only well-trained riders will reach the top smoothly. Make sure you have a road bike with climbing gears and enough training; otherwise, it will be a struggle.

Krstovar / Millennium Cross from Skopje is 7.2 mi long.

The average gradient of Krstovar / Millennium Cross from Skopje is 6.8%.

Krstovar / Millennium Cross from Skopje has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 13.2%.

The summit of Krstovar / Millennium Cross from Skopje is at 3474 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 01:26:47 to climb Krstovar / Millennium Cross from Skopje. At 7 mph the time is 01:01:26, and at 9 mph 00:47:53. For the fastest cyclists, 00:35:58 is an achievable time.

Krstovar / Millennium Cross from Skopje is located in the region in North Macedonia.

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