Crni Vrh is a climb of 11.2 kilometers (hors catégorie). Crni Vrh tops out at 1,004 m above sea level. It is located in Opština Višegrad, Република Српска / Republika Srpska, Bosna i Hercegovina / Босна и Херцеговина. The average gradient is 7.1% with a maximum of 16.9%. The climb has 796 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty analysis: This hors catégorie climb is genuinely hard, with a very demanding first half (gradients of 8% to 11% over kilometres 1 to 5), followed by a significant breather between km 7 and 9 (2% gradient and even a -5% descent). The finish ramps back up (5% and 8%) for an committed final.
Pacing advice:
1. Start easy: Resist the urge to go hard on the first steep kilometres. The toughest effort comes between km 2 and km 5 (11%), so save something in the tank.
2. Make the most of the recovery: The flat and downhill section between km 7 and km 9 is crucial for recovering actively and tackling the final part with some legs left.
3. Prepare for the finish: The last kilometre (8%) comes right after a 5% section. Get back into a rhythm gradually after the descent so you're ready.
11.2 km • 796 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain