Taesongsan is a climb of 5.8 kilometers (category 3). The climb finishes at 264 m above sea level. It is located in Pyongyang, n/a, 조선민주주의인민공화국. The average gradient is 4.3% with a maximum of 9.4%. The climb has 247 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty analysis: With 5.8 km for 247 m of elevation gain and an average gradient of 4.3%, this 3rd category climb remains accessible, but it demands consistency. Almost every kilometer sits between 3% and 5%, with four stretches at 6% (KM 0.5-1.0, KM 1.0-1.5, KM 2.5-3.0 and KM 5.0-5.5) that make the difference. The flat sections at 0% (KM 4.0-4.5 and KM 5.5-5.8) give you a breather, so use them to recover.
Tips for the effort:
1. Find your rhythm from the start The KM 0.0-0.5 section, at 3%, is the perfect time to settle into a steady cadence and save your legs before the 6% ramps.
2. Adjust your gearing on the 6% sections On KM 0.5-1.0 and 1.0-1.5, shift into an easier gear, stay seated and keep a steady cadence rather than mashing the pedals.
3. Recover on the flats Make the most of the 0% section at KM 4.0-4.5 to drink, eat and get your rhythm back before the final push on KM 5.0-5.5, then manage the finish on KM 5.5-5.8.
The reports on the Taesongsan are very short. One rider simply writes that it's "just a bit of rock". That says nothing about the gradient, the length, or the condition of the road.
The second report contains only one name, 대성산성, which translates as "Daesong Fortress", the Korean name of the site. Nothing is said about the climb itself.
These two lines are not enough to describe the scenery, the traffic, or the atmosphere. More reports would be needed to say anything about them.
5.8 km • 247 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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