Przełęcz Zapusta is a climb of 4.7 kilometers (category 3). The climb finishes at 387 m above sea level. It is located in Brzeźnica, województwo małopolskie, Polska. The average gradient is 3.3% with a maximum of 11.8%. The climb has 158 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty analysis: This 3rd category climb is fairly short at 4.7 km with 158 m of elevation gain, for an average gradient of 3.3%, which makes it doable for most riders. The real difficulty is in the final section, though: the 4.0-4.5 km stretch (10%) and the 4.5-4.7 km stretch (9%) together account for nearly half the climbing over about 730 m. Before that, the road alternates between rolling sections and a slight descent between 1.0 and 1.5 km, which helps you pace the effort. The climb is therefore more about managing your pace than raw power.
Tips for the effort:
1. Don't go out too hard. On the opening kilometres at 4% then 5% (0.0-1.0 km), keep the effort in check so you have something left for the end.
2. Recover on the easier sections. Use the slight descent between 1.0 and 1.5 km and the 0% section between 3.0 and 3.5 km to recover and get your cadence back up.
3. Tackle the final section methodically. On the 4.0-4.7 km stretch at 9-10%, shift into an easier gear, stay seated if you can, and aim for a smooth, steady cadence.
Riders who have climbed the Przełęcz Zapusta mostly talk about the view. On a clear day, you can see the Tatras from the top.
One rider reckons it's a great idea for a bike ride. Another writes: “Here begins beautiful Poland.”
One last review sums it up in two words: “It's beautiful.”
4.7 km • 158 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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