Cat 4

Plakalona from Koleni

Crete, greece

Plakalona from Koleni covers 4.4km and 171m of climbing, reaching 189m at the summit. Averaging 3.9%, the road kicks to 6.8% at its steepest — a notable steepening that demands respect. 10 hairpins punctuate the ascent, offering brief respite in the corners before the gradient bites again. Located in Crete, Greece.

  • 10 hairpin bends punctuate the climb, each switchback offering a moment to regroup.
  • A false flat around km 2 offers brief respite before the road kicks up again.
  • A gentler outing by Greece standards — a good introduction to the country's climbing.

Plakalona from Koleni

Crete, greece

4.4km 171m 3.9%
4

Distance

4.4km

Avg Gradient

3.9%

Max Gradient

6.8%

Elevation Gain

171m

Summit

189m

Wall Rating

2.7

What things cost

Typical prices in Greece

€3.00

Coffee

€4.00

Beer

€10.00

Meal

€0.80

Water

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