Przełęcz Łapszanka

Podhale, Poland

Gradient:

<4%

4–7%

7–10%

10–12%

>12%

Approach route

APPROACH ROUTES

Przełęcz Łapszanka

from Łapsze Niżne

CAT 3

Distance

12.1km

Elevation

376m

Avg %

3.1%

Max %

8.1%

<4%4–7%7–10%10–12%>12%

Przełęcz Łapszanka

from Jurgów

CAT 4

Distance

4.9km

Elevation

154m

Avg %

3.2%

Max %

11%

<4%4–7%7–10%10–12%>12%

Przełęcz Łapszanka is a Category 3 cycling climb in Podhale, Poland, cresting at 928 m. Its hardest ascent, from Łapsze Niżne, covers 12.1 km at 3.1% average, gaining 376 m, with ramps up to 8.1%. The steepest kilometre averages 7.3%, around km 11.4. It can also be climbed from Jurgów (4.9 km at 3.2%): 2 measured approaches in all, each profiled kilometre-by-kilometre against Copernicus GLO-30 elevation data. On the Fiets scale it rates 1.2. Spring to autumn brings the steadiest riding, with snow possible in mid-winter.