Sedlo Hájik is a climb of 3.4 kilometers (category 3). The climb finishes at 647 m above sea level. It is located in Banská Belá, Banskobystrický kraj, Slovensko. The average gradient is 5.3% with a maximum of 9.5%. The climb has 180 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty breakdown: Over 3.4 km for 180 m of elevation gain, the Sedlo Hájik averages 5.3%, which makes it a demanding but very doable Category 3 climb. The start is gradual, with 3% over the first kilometre, before the gradient ramps up between 1 and 2 km (5% then 6%). The crux comes between 2.5 and 3 km, where it hits 8% for nearly 500 m, followed by a final section at 6% to the summit.
Tips for managing your effort:
1. Don't go out too hard. The first 500 m at 3% is the chance to settle into a steady rhythm and save something for later.
2. Prepare for the 8% section. Between 2.5 and 3 km, shift down early to keep a steady cadence instead of grinding away in a gear that's too big.
3. Pace yourself on the final 6%. Over the last 400 m, hold something back and gradually build your effort until the summit.
3.4 km • 180 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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