Ksalon is a climb of 5.9 kilometers (category 1). Ksalon tops out at 599 m above sea level. It is located in מועצה אזורית מטה יהודה, מחוז ירושלים, ישראל. The average gradient is 6.3% with a maximum of 15.5%. The climb has 368 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty breakdown: This Category 1 climb is genuinely hard because of its brutal start. The first four kilometres (0-2 km) stack up steep pitches between 10% and 13%, accounting for nearly half of the total elevation gain. A short flat section and a descent (KM 2.0-3.0) give you a much-needed breather before a more irregular finish, with a lumpy final kilometre (11% at KM 4.5-5.0).
How to manage the effort:
1. Start controlled: Don't go out too hard on the steep opening pitches (8%-13%). Settle into a steady rhythm to save your legs for later.
2. Make the most of the breather: Use the descending, flat section (KM 2.0-3.0) to recover actively, easing off slightly without losing tempo.
3. Save something for the finish: The 11% ramp after KM 4.5 is a trap. Hit it with fresh legs by managing your energy on the gentler section before it (4%-7%).
5.9 km • 368 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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