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Pasul Tărtărău from Petroșani

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Elevation profile Pasul Tărtărău from Petroșani

Statistics

Difficulty points 752
Length 21.7 mi
Average gradient 3.8%
Steepest segment 9.3%
Total ascent 4406 ft

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17 hairpin turns
#13 toughest climb of Carpathian Mountains
#5 most elevation gain of Carpathian Mountains
#85 longest climb of Europe
#58 average steepest climb of Romania
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Pasul Tărtărău from Petroșani is a climb in the region Transylvanian Alps. It is 21.7 mi long and bridges 4406 ft of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 3.8%, resulting in a difficulty score of 752. The top of the ascent is located at 5614 ft above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 0 reviews of this climb and uploaded 0 photos.

Road names: Strada Cloșca, Strada General Vasile Milea, Strada Maleia & Transalpina

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Climbing times

5 mph 04:22:29
7 mph 03:05:49
9 mph 02:24:49
12 mph 01:48:48

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Frequently Asked Questions

Pasul Tărtărău can be cycled from 2 sides. Pasul Tărtărău from Petroșani is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Pasul Tărtărău from Oașa.

You don't need special gearing for Pasul Tărtărău from Petroșani. 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.

Pasul Tărtărău from Petroșani 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.

Pasul Tărtărău from Petroșani is 21.7 mi long.

The average gradient of Pasul Tărtărău from Petroșani is 3.8%.

Pasul Tărtărău from Petroșani has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 9.3%.

The summit of Pasul Tărtărău from Petroșani is at 5614 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 04:22:29 to climb Pasul Tărtărău from Petroșani. At 7 mph the time is 03:05:49, and at 9 mph 02:24:49. For the fastest cyclists, 01:48:48 is an achievable time.

Pasul Tărtărău from Petroșani is located in the region in Romania.

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