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Golgota from Dąbrówka Szczepanowska: what you need to know

Everything about cycling up Golgota from Dąbrówka Szczepanowska

Golgota is a climb of 1.9 kilometers (category 1). The climb finishes at 401 m above sea level. It is located in Dąbrówka Szczepanowska, województwo małopolskie, Polska. The average gradient is 10.3% with a maximum of 18.8%. The climb has 195 meters of elevation gain.

Elevation profile

Elevation profile

Climb statistics

category 1
Difficulty score: 252 (Hard)
Finish altitude
401 m
Distance
1.9 km
Avg. gradient
10.3 %
Max gradient
18.8 %
Elevation gain
195 m
Steepest section: 18.8% (km 1.3)
Tips

Difficulty breakdown: The Golgota is a Category 1 climb averaging 10.3% over 1.9 km, with 195 m of elevation gain. The start is deceptive, with only 3% between 0.0 and 0.2 km, before a string of tough sections like 17% between 0.6 and 0.8 km and 15% between 1.2 and 1.4 km. The final part stays punchy with 14% between 1.4 and 1.6 km, which makes the effort uneven and grinding over time.

Tips for the effort:

1. Don't go out too hard. The first 0.2 km are easy, but don't let them burn your matches before the 8% ramp between 0.2 and 0.4 km.

2. Handle the 17% section. Tackle the 0.6-0.8 km stretch seated, with a smooth cadence and a gear ratio that lets you keep your legs fresh.

3. Save something for the finish. Hold some energy for the 15% (1.2-1.4 km) and 14% (1.4-1.6 km) sections, then use the easier 8% grade between 1.6 and 1.8 km to recover and push on.

Estimated times

1.9 km • 195 m D+

Leisure 34min
3.3 km/h 350 m/h
Regular 22min
5.2 km/h 550 m/h
Trained 15min
7.6 km/h 800 m/h
Climber 11min
10.3 km/h 1100 m/h
Pro 7min
16.2 km/h 1600 m/h

VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain

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