Puchaczówka

Kotlina Kłodzka, Poland

Gradient:
<4%
4–7%
7–10%
10–12%
>12%

APPROACH ROUTES

Puchaczówka is a Category 3 cycling climb in Kotlina Kłodzka, Poland, cresting at 862 m. Its hardest ascent, from Bystrzyca Kłodzka, covers 14.0 km at 3.4% average, gaining 476 m, with ramps up to 12.7%. The steepest kilometre averages 11.5%, around km 9.5. It can also be climbed from Stronie Śląskie (7.7 km at 4.9%): 2 measured approaches in all, each profiled kilometre-by-kilometre against Copernicus GLO-30 elevation data. On the Fiets scale it rates 1.6. Spring to autumn brings the steadiest riding, with snow possible in mid-winter.

RIDE THE CLIMB — FROM STRONIE ŚLĄSKIE

View at km 6KM 6.0
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View at km 6.5KM 6.5
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View at km 7KM 7.0
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View at km 7.5KM 7.5
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View at km 7.8KM 7.8
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