Wall of Tsin is a climb of 3.1 kilometers (category 1). Wall of Tsin tops out at 365 m above sea level. It is located in מועצה אזורית הערבה התיכונה, מחוז הדרום, ישראל. The average gradient is 9.6% with a maximum of 18.8%. The climb has 297 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty breakdown: This 3.1 km climb averages a brutal 10%, but what makes it hard is how uneven it is. The central kilometre (1.5-2.0 km) at 18% is the key section, accounting for nearly a third of the total elevation gain on its own. It's a short, intense effort, rated Cat 1 because of that extremely steep stretch.
Tips for the climb:
1. Pacing: Ease into the first few kilometres at 6-9% to save your legs for the 18% wall.
2. Prepare for the crux: Get into an easier gear before you reach the 1.5-2.0 km section. Keep a sustainable cadence, even if you have to "dig in and stand on the pedals" to get over the hump.
3. Recover after the peak: Make the most of the gradient easing to 12%, then 6% past the summit, to recover and finish the climb without blowing up.
Cyclists who have climbed the Great Wall describe an ascent you have to earn, with a steady, demanding gradient that calls for sustained effort. The road itself is often mentioned as being in good overall condition, which lets you focus fully on the effort in the legs.
The experience is however marked by heavy road traffic, with cars and especially motorbikes passing up close. Riders' accounts clearly flag this downside: the noise of engines and the need to stay constantly alert can disturb the calm you'd expect from a mountain climb.
Despite the traffic, the scenery pays off the effort. Cyclists report spectacular views over the terraced rice paddies and the surrounding mountains, a picture that stays with you long after. Reaching the pass is often described as a moment of relief and pride, a personal victory all the sweeter for it.
The atmosphere at the top is distinctive, with other riders sharing the same satisfaction. However, accounts also mention litter along the roadside, an inglorious reminder of how busy the place gets.
All in all, this climb is presented as an authentic, rugged experience, far from the idyllic clichés. It's a challenge to tackle with full awareness of its real surroundings, traffic included, in order to reach a viewpoint that is, without a doubt, breathtaking.
3.1 km • 297 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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