Sur Waha is a climb of 4.5 kilometers (category 3). The climb finishes at 400 m above sea level. It is located in Melreux, Luxembourg, België / Belgique / Belgien. The average gradient is 4.8% with a maximum of 11.9%. The climb has 213 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty breakdown: The Waha climb, rated Category 3, covers 4.5 km for 213 m of elevation gain, an average gradient of 4.8%. It starts off steep, with 6% over the first 0.5 km, then eases noticeably between 1.5 and 3.0 km, where the gradient stays between 1% and 2%. The main difficulty is concentrated between 3.0 and 4.0 km, with gradients of 10% then 11%, before a still-sustained final section at 5% over 4.0-4.5 km.
Tips for managing your effort:
1. Start conservatively in the first hundred metres. The 6% opening section tempts you to go too hard too early: settle into a steady rhythm, then use the gentler 1.5-3.0 km stretch to recover and get some fluids in.
2. Prepare for the 3.0-4.0 km section. Shift to an easier gear before the 10% and 11% ramps, keep a high cadence, and stay in the saddle to maintain good traction.
3. Finish strong over 4.0-4.5 km. With 5% gradient on this last section, don't let up: this is often where you can still gain places, provided you've saved enough in the tank.
The most pointed testimony says the Sur Waha (400 m) is magnificent, but only when there are no hunters around. For this rider, their presence is what ruins the ride.
Another cyclist simply says it's good, without any more detail about the road or the scenery.
A third describes the pass as a junction for several hiking trails.
These reports are few and fairly short, so it's hard to say much more.
4.5 km • 213 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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