Przełęcz Przysłop is a climb of 4.7 kilometers (category 3). The climb finishes at 663 m above sea level. It is located in Stryszawa, województwo małopolskie, Polska. The average gradient is 4.8% with a maximum of 12.3%. The climb has 229 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty breakdown: With 4.7 km at 229 m of elevation gain and an average gradient of 4.8%, Przełęcz Przysłop is a Category 3 climb that most regular riders can handle. The hard part is between km 3 and km 4.5, where the gradient ramps up to 8% and then hits 10% over the 3.5-4.0 km section, after a rolling first half with stretches at 3%. The last section, almost flat at 1% over 4.5-4.7 km, gives you a real breather before the summit.
Tips for the effort:
1. Don't blow up on the opening: over the first 3 km, including the 6% section between 2.0 and 2.5 km, ride at a steady effort so you still have something in the tank for later.
2. Prepare for the 10% section: between 3.0 and 4.0 km, shift into an easier gear, keep a smooth cadence and stay seated to limit muscle fatigue.
3. Kick on in the final stretch: on the nearly flat 4.5-4.7 km at 1%, pick up the pace and push hard to crest the summit with some energy left.
The road to the pass starts from the outskirts of Soblówka, a few kilometres from the village, and most of the climb is on asphalt.
At the summit there is a tourist shelter (wiata). From there, a very steep border trail heads up towards the Wielka Rycerzowa. Another trail, marked in yellow, leads to a shepherd's hut (bacówka) located below the Rycerzowa.
Those who have been up there mostly talk about the calm. They describe a peaceful, picturesque spot where people like to stop for a while.
The reports are brief. They say nothing specific about traffic, about how hard the climb is on a bike, or about resupply.
4.7 km • 229 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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