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TRELOXELO went cycling
October 11, 2026 at 05:08
Mt. Cithaeron from Platees (Gravel edition )
08:57
149km
16.7km/h
62.2km/h
2,660m
2,720m
Garmin Edge 1040
My goal was to reach and climb a mountain at Dafni (Δάφνη) village right after Dervenochoria (Δερβενοχώρια) . When i started ascending i came across 2 hostile stray dogs. I threw a snickers bar at 'em but they didn't even
bother. So i had to ride somewhere else.
I thought i should take my chances to Mt. Cithaeron but from the gravel side.
I haven't studied the climb cause i was supposed to ride it in a couple of weeks and my Garmin wasn't showing the climb profile of it.
So i started climbing from Platees (Πλαταίες) village.
There is a short section of asphalt but after passing the football field and right after a short descent the area welcomes you with a steep ascent starting from 11% - 15% up to the Monastery of St. Triad.
From that part on the gravel begins.You got a short rocky descent of 570m. The climb as i've ridden it is definitely is a Cat. HC .
I mean it maxes at 15% and for the most part it's 8% - 14% .
The terrain is rocky and there are a few sections of loose gravel.
View wise it's amazing. Specially when you reach the wind turbines area where you can gaze at the Corinthian gulf. Expect wind also .That day i had headwind during the whole ride.
Activity Details
This route passes through an area affected by recent wildfires
Paths may be damaged, unmarked or unstable.
After 68.7 km for 1.15 km
After 70.8 km for 907 m
After 72.2 km for 8.33 km
After 81.0 km for 903 m
After 82.8 km for 1.15 km
Waypoints
Bagged Peaks
Route Details
Elevation
Highest point (1,250 m)
Lowest point (170 m)
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