Štvanické sedlo is a climb of 6.1 kilometers (category 2). Štvanické sedlo tops out at 821 m above sea level. It is located in Staré Město, Střední Morava, Česko. The average gradient is 5.3% with a maximum of 14.8%. The climb has 326 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty breakdown: The Chrastice climb has a tactical profile. The first half (0-3 km) is very manageable (2-3% gradients), acting as a progressive warm-up. The difficulty ramps up noticeably after the 3rd km (5-7%) and becomes serious over the last kilometre and a half, with a maximum gradient of 14%. The real test lies in that steep finish after an easy opening.
Tips for managing your effort:
1. Pace yourself: Resist the temptation to go out too hard on the easy gradients at the start. Save your legs for the steeper second half.
2. Anticipate the change of rhythm: From the 4th km, the gradient kicks up (7-8%). Get ready mentally and physically to adjust your effort and your gearing for the critical final section (11-14%).
3. Keep something in the tank for the finish: The last kilometre (KM 5.0-6.1) is decisive, with 11% and 14% gradients. Make sure you have enough left to hold a steady rhythm over this toughest stretch.
6.1 km • 326 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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