Víkurskarðsvegur from Garðsvík

Víkurskarðsvegur can be cycled from 2 sides. Víkurskarðsvegur from Þjóðvegur is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Víkurskarðsvegur from Garðsvík.

You don't need special gearing for Víkurskarðsvegur from Garðsvík. 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.

Víkurskarðsvegur from Garðsvík 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, Víkurskarðsvegur from Garðsvík is not a problem.

Víkurskarðsvegur from Garðsvík is 2.9 mi long.

The average gradient of Víkurskarðsvegur from Garðsvík is 6%.

Víkurskarðsvegur from Garðsvík has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 9.5%.

The summit of Víkurskarðsvegur from Garðsvík is at 1053 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 00:35:00 to climb Víkurskarðsvegur from Garðsvík. At 7 mph the time is 00:24:46, and at 9 mph 00:19:18. For the fastest cyclists, 00:14:30 is an achievable time.

Víkurskarðsvegur from Garðsvík is located in the region in Iceland.