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Kvarven from Gravdal

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1 review/story | Elevation profile | 7 photos
Kvarven from Gravdal
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Elevation profile Kvarven from Gravdal

Statistics

Difficulty points 212
Length 1 mi
Average gradient 11.1%
Steepest segment 13.9%
Total ascent 607 ft

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Beautiful scenery
5 hairpin turns
#16 average steepest climb of Norway
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Kvarven from Gravdal is a climb in the region Norwegian Fjords. It is 1 mi long and bridges 607 ft of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 11.1%, resulting in a difficulty score of 212. The top of the ascent is located at 669 ft above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 1 review/story of this climb and uploaded 7 photos.

Road name: Gravdalsbakken

5.0 by andersloberg
This is an automatic translation, the original language is: English.
The climb up to Kvarven mountain in Bergen is a nice one. It seems easy from the start, but has some brutal parts. It's an area with military fortresses from WWII, and has a nice resting place at the top. Nice view over the fjords.... read more

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The climb up to Kvarven mountain in Bergen is a nice one. It seems easy from the start, but has some brutal parts. It's an area with military fortresses from WWII, and has a nice resting place at the top. Nice view over the fjords.

Kvarven from Gravdal
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Climbing times

5 mph 00:12:32
7 mph 00:08:52
9 mph 00:06:55
12 mph 00:05:12

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Frequently Asked Questions

Kvarven from Gravdal 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!

Kvarven from Gravdal 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, Kvarven from Gravdal is not a problem.

Kvarven from Gravdal is 1 mi long.

The average gradient of Kvarven from Gravdal is 11.1%.

Kvarven from Gravdal has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 13.9%.

The summit of Kvarven from Gravdal is at 669 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 00:12:32 to climb Kvarven from Gravdal. At 7 mph the time is 00:08:52, and at 9 mph 00:06:55. For the fastest cyclists, 00:05:12 is an achievable time.

Kvarven from Gravdal is located in the region in Norway.

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