Ajloun Castle is a climb of 3.6 kilometers (category 1). Ajloun Castle tops out at 972 m above sea level. It is located in Ajlun, عجلون, الأردن. The average gradient is 8.8% with a maximum of 21.4%. The climb has 316 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty breakdown: This 3.6 km climb with 316 m of elevation gain averages a sustained 8.8%, which earns it its Category 1 rating. The start is manageable at 7% over km 0.0-0.5 and 0.5-1.0, but the gradient ramps up sharply between km 1.0-1.5 (10%) and 1.5-2.0 (14%), which is the key section. The road keeps biting with 10% over km 2.0-2.5 and then 8% over km 2.5-3.0, with little respite before the gradient eases a bit to 6% over km 3.0-3.5.
Tips for the effort:
1. Pace yourself Don't go out too hard on the 7% over km 0.0-0.5. Keep a steady rhythm so you reach the key section with something left in the tank.
2. Prepare for km 1.5-2.0 Shift to an easier gear before tackling the 14%, then stay seated and keep a smooth cadence so you don't blow up.
3. Finish strong On km 2.5-3.0 and 3.0-3.5, hold a steady effort and save your last reserves to finish strong, even once the gradient eases.
3.6 km • 316 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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