Rabštejn is a climb of 8.6 kilometers (category 3). Rabštejn tops out at 721 m above sea level. It is located in Oskava, Střední Morava, Česko. The average gradient is 4.0% with a maximum of 8.6%. The climb has 348 meters of elevation gain.
Climbing analysis: The Oskava climb has a tactical profile. The first half (0-4.5 km) is moderate, with gradients of 1% to 4%. Difficulty ramps up noticeably in the second part, with a succession of gradients between 5% and 7% over nearly 4 kilometers. The maximum gradient is 7% on two sections. The final stretch (KM 8.0-8.5) offers a breather at 3% before the finish.
Tips for pacing yourself:
1. Pacing: Start easy to save your legs for the first 4 relatively gentle kilometers. Save your main effort for the steeper central section.
2. Anticipate gradient changes: The gradient changes often. Get ready for the 6-7% ramps so you can shift to an easier gear and avoid blowing up your legs.
3. Steady effort: Holding a steady power output or heart rate is crucial, especially between kilometers 4.5 and 8.0 where the average gradient is around 6%.
8.6 km • 348 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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