Kaczmarka is a climb of 3.5 kilometers (category 3). The climb finishes at 450 m above sea level. It is located in Pilchowice, województwo dolnośląskie, Polska. The average gradient is 5.7% with a maximum of 12.5%. The climb has 197 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty breakdown: Category 3, the Kaczmarka Pass from Pilchowice covers 3.5 km for 197 m of elevation gain, with an average gradient of 5.7%. The start is gentle at 3% (KM 0.0-0.5), then the grade ramps up to 7% (KM 0.5-1.0) and 8% (KM 1.0-1.5). After that the profile alternates between moderate stretches and steep sections, so it demands a sustained effort without being brutal.
Pacing tips:
1. Ease into it. Use the 3% opening (KM 0.0-0.5) to settle into a steady rhythm, and don't blow your matches before the 7% and 8% sections.
2. Keep a smooth cadence on the steep bits. On the 8% stretches (KM 1.0-1.5 and KM 2.5-3.0), pick a gear you can spin comfortably and hold a steady cadence, staying seated as much as you can.
3. Recover on the easier sections. Use the 4% stretches (KM 1.5-2.0 and KM 3.0-3.5) to get your breathing back and get ready for what's coming next.
3.5 km • 197 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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