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Straja from Lupeni

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Elevation profile Straja from Lupeni

Statistics

Difficulty points 777
Length 5.5 mi
Average gradient 8.5%
Steepest segment 19.1%
Total ascent 2493 ft

Short recap

Beautiful scenery
11 hairpin turns
#11 toughest climb of Carpathian Mountains
#32 most elevation gain of Carpathian Mountains
#48 longest climb of Romania
#6 average steepest climb of Romania
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Straja from Lupeni is a climb in the region Transylvanian Alps. It is 5.5 mi long and bridges 2493 ft of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 8.5%, resulting in a difficulty score of 777. The top of the ascent is located at 4715 ft above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 1 review/story of this climb and uploaded 4 photos.

Road names: Strada Straja & DJ644A

4.0 by Octav
This is an automatic translation, the original language is: English.
A nice one. It becomes difficult at the end but, being the first one of the day, it can be conquered.... read more

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3 y 4.0 00:44:30 (7.5 mph)

A nice one. It becomes difficult at the end but, being the first one of the day, it can be conquered.

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Climbing times

5 mph 01:06:43
7 mph 00:47:14
9 mph 00:36:48
12 mph 00:27:39

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Frequently Asked Questions

Straja from Lupeni 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!

Straja from Lupeni 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.

Straja from Lupeni is 5.5 mi long.

The average gradient of Straja from Lupeni is 8.5%.

Straja from Lupeni has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 19.1%.

The summit of Straja from Lupeni is at 4715 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 01:06:43 to climb Straja from Lupeni. At 7 mph the time is 00:47:14, and at 9 mph 00:36:48. For the fastest cyclists, 00:27:39 is an achievable time.

Straja from Lupeni is located in the region in Romania.

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