Przełęcz Szklarska
Sudety, Poland
Gradient:
<4%
4–7%
7–10%
10–12%
>12%
APPROACH ROUTES
Przełęcz Szklarska is a Category 3 ascent in Sudety, Poland, topping out at 886 m. The Harrachov approach is the hardest — 7.5 km at 3.9%, 290 m gained, maxing at 8.6%. The steepest kilometre averages 7.1%, around km 5.3. It can also be climbed from Piechowice (15.4 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 1.1. Spring to autumn brings the steadiest riding, with snow possible in mid-winter.
RIDE THE CLIMB — FROM PIECHOWICE
KM 1.3
KM 2.8
KM 3.9
KM 4.4
KM 6.9
KM 8.0
KM 8.5
KM 9.0
KM 9.5
KM 10.0
KM 10.5
KM 11.0
KM 11.6
KM 12.1
KM 12.6
KM 13.1
KM 13.6
KM 14.1
KM 14.6
KM 15.1
KM 15.4PRZEŁĘCZ SZKLARSKA
Summit
886m
Approaches
2
Hardest
CAT 3
Hardest side
15.4km