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Kozia Szyja from Kromnów: what you need to know

Everything about cycling up Kozia Szyja from Kromnów

Kozia Szyja is a climb of 5.4 kilometers (category 2). Kozia Szyja tops out at 738 m above sea level. It is located in Kromnów, województwo dolnośląskie, Polska. The average gradient is 6.0% with a maximum of 9.5%. The climb has 325 meters of elevation gain.

Elevation profile

Elevation profile

Climb statistics

category 2
Difficulty score: 204 (Hard)
Altitude
738 m
Distance
5.4 km
Avg. gradient
6.0 %
Max gradient
9.5 %
Elevation gain
325 m
Steepest section: 9.5% (km 3.1)
Tips

Difficulty analysis: This Category 2 climb has a contrasting profile. The first half is fairly moderate (gradients of 3% to 7%), but the difficulty ramps up significantly after the 2.5 km mark with a punchy section of 8%, 9% and 8% over almost 1.5 km. The final stretch at 3% offers a welcome breather.

Pacing tips:

1. Save something in the tank for the heart of the climb: Don't go too hard in the first few kilometres, which are more rolling. The main effort comes between the 2.5 km and 4.5 km marks.

2. Keep a steady cadence on the 8-9% sections: These sustained gradients demand constant power. Avoid surges so you don't burn out your legs.

3. Use the final 3% km to recover: This less steep section lets you ease off slightly before the finish.

Estimated times

5.4 km • 325 m D+

Leisure 55min
5.9 km/h 350 m/h
Regular 35min
9.3 km/h 550 m/h
Trained 25min
13.0 km/h 800 m/h
Climber 20min
16.2 km/h 1100 m/h
Pro 10min
32.4 km/h 1600 m/h

VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain

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