Asfendilia from Mesochori
Crete, greece
11.8km 727m 6.1%
1Cat 1
Asfendilia from Mesochori
Crete, greece
Asfendilia from Mesochori covers 11.8km and 727m of climbing, reaching 955m at the summit. The average gradient of 6.1% disguises ramps of 16.1% — the kind of gradient that turns plans into prayers. The 22 hairpin bends define this climb — each switchback a landmark, each straight a test of resolve. Located in Crete, Greece.
- The 6th climb in Crete by steepest gradient.
- Steeper maximum gradient than 93% of climbs in Crete.
- The crux hits between km 4 and km 5 — 3km above 10% averaging 11.3%.
- The 22 hairpins define the character of this ascent — tight corners and shifting gradients throughout.
- One of only 2,281 Category 1 climbs in the database.
Distance
11.8km
Avg Gradient
6.1%
Max Gradient
16.1%
Elevation Gain
727m
Summit
955m
Wall Rating
5.2
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€3.00
Coffee
€4.00
Beer
€10.00
Meal
€0.80
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