Taesong Pass is a climb of 3.1 kilometers (category 3). The climb finishes at 464 m above sea level. It is located in Chonma, 평안북도, 조선민주주의인민공화국. The average gradient is 5.5% with a maximum of 13.5%. The climb has 168 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty breakdown: This 3.1 km climb gains 168 m and averages 5.5%, rated Cat 3. The real difficulty sits between KM 1.0 and KM 2.5, where the gradient hits 8% over three consecutive sections. The KM 0.5-1.0 stretch, at just 2%, gives you a proper breather, while the KM 0.0-0.5 and KM 2.5-3.0 sections at 4% demand a steady effort without being brutal. The climb is very doable, but you need to manage your effort carefully through the steepest part.
Pacing tips:
1. Start easy On the KM 0.0-0.5 section at 4%, settle into your rhythm without going too hard, so you still have something left for the 8% section.
2. Keep your effort even between KM 1.0 and KM 2.5 On those three 8% sections, spin a smooth cadence in an easy gear and avoid surges that will drain your legs too fast.
3. Use the KM 0.5-1.0 section and finish strong Use the 2% stretch to recover and top up your fluids, then give it a little push on the KM 2.5-3.0 section at 4% to ride over the top with confidence.
3.1 km • 168 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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