Polskie Wrota is a climb of 4.8 kilometers (category 3). The climb finishes at 661 m above sea level. It is located in Lewin Kłodzki, województwo dolnośląskie, Polska. The average gradient is 4.6% with a maximum of 7.1%. The climb has 220 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty breakdown: With 4.8 km for 220 m of elevation gain and an average gradient of 4.6%, Polskie Wrota is a steady climb with no truly steep sections, but it demands a sustained effort from start to finish. Gradients hover between 3% and 6%, and the real test comes in the final third, between km 4.0 and 4.8, where it hits 6%. Rated Category 3, it's within reach of a well-trained rider, as long as you pace yourself properly from the bottom.
Tips for the effort:
1. Stay steady from the get-go: On the first few kilometres, with gradients between 4% and 5%, ride at a sustainable effort and don't let yourself get dragged along by the urge to chase the others.
2. Make the most of the 3% section (km 3.0-3.5): This is the easiest part of the climb, the perfect spot to recover a bit, drink, and pick up the cadence again.
3. Save something for the finale (km 4.0-4.8): With 6% gradients, don't hesitate to shift into an easier gear to keep a smooth, consistent cadence all the way to the top.
Testimonials for this climb are few and rather mixed. One rider found nothing interesting in it: plenty of litter along the side of the road, no views, and truck noise he found hard to put up with. He doesn't recommend it.
On the other hand, another rider talks about beautiful scenery, without giving more detail on what he saw.
A third took a break partway up the climb, and a fourth simply wrote "ok", with no further comment.
4.8 km • 220 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
Join thousands of cycling fans! Plan your rides, record your performance, track your progress and discover the finest climbs.
Live climb profile to pace your effort all the way to the top.
