Manna is a climb of 5.3 kilometers (category 1). Manna tops out at 850 m above sea level. It is located in Δημοτική Ενότητα Ξυλοκάστρου, Αποκεντρωμένη Διοίκηση Πελοποννήσου, Δυτικής Ελλάδας και Ιονίου, Ελλάς. The average gradient is 8.8% with a maximum of 15.1%. The climb has 466 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty breakdown: This Category 1 climb is genuinely hard, with a brutal average gradient of 9% over 5.3 km. The real challenge is how uneven the profile is. Three sections at 12% (the opening, and KM 4.5-5.0) and one at 11% (KM 2.0-2.5) demand total focus, and the "easier" stretch in the middle (5-6% between KM 2.5 and 3.5) can tempt you into not recovering enough.
Pacing advice:
1. Start controlled: Don't give in to the urge to attack the first km at 12-10%. Save something for the last two km, which are also very steep.
2. Use the breather: Take advantage of the less steep section between ~2.5 and 3.5 km (5-6%) to settle your breathing and rhythm and get some fluids in, without fully easing off.
3. Save something for the finale: The gradient ramps up significantly from 3.5 km (10%, then 12%). Manage your pace before this segment so you reach the demanding final push with enough in the tank.
5.3 km • 466 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
Join thousands of cycling fans! Plan your rides, record your performance, track your progress and discover the finest climbs.
Live climb profile to pace your effort all the way to the top.
Other climbs to Manna