Čertovy kameny is a climb of 3.1 kilometers (category 2). Čertovy kameny tops out at 683 m above sea level. It is located in okres Jeseník, Střední Morava, Česko. The average gradient is 7.9% with a maximum of 14.1%. The climb has 246 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty analysis: This Category 2 climb has a demanding profile. The main difficulty lies in the central kilometer (1.5-2.0 km), with a brutal 13% gradient that represents a significant effort spike in the heart of the climb. The rest of the route, though more consistent (gradients between 6% and 8%), is still sustained.
How to manage the effort:
1. Handling the 13% ramp: Approach the 1.5-2.0 km section with some energy in reserve. Plan ahead by settling into a steady rhythm over the first kilometers so you're not already redlining when you hit the steepest part.
2. Holding a steady pace: Outside the 13% kilometer, the gradients are fairly uniform. Find a cadence you can hold and stick to it to avoid surges in speed and save your legs.
3. Using the finish to recover: The last 100 meters (3.0-3.1 km at 6%) are slightly easier. Use them to ease off a bit and start recovering before the summit.
3.1 km • 246 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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