Przełęcz Kowarska

Sudety, Poland

Gradient:

<4%

4–7%

7–10%

10–12%

>12%

Approach route

APPROACH ROUTES

Przełęcz Kowarska

from Kostrzyca

CAT 3

Distance

9.7km

Elevation

317m

Avg %

3.3%

Max %

8.5%

<4%4–7%7–10%10–12%>12%

Przełęcz Kowarska

from Pisarzowice

CAT 4

Distance

11.3km

Elevation

249m

Avg %

2.2%

Max %

<4%4–7%7–10%10–12%>12%

Przełęcz Kowarska is a Category 3 ascent in Sudety, Poland, topping out at 727 m. The Kostrzyca approach is the hardest — 9.7 km at 3.3%, 317 m gained, maxing at 8.5%. The steepest kilometre averages 6.8%, around km 5.2. It can also be climbed from Pisarzowice (11.3 km at 2.2%): 2 measured approaches in all, each profiled kilometre-by-kilometre against Copernicus GLO-30 elevation data. On the Fiets scale it rates 1.0. Spring to autumn brings the steadiest riding, with snow possible in mid-winter.