Cheia Pass (Brasov to Ploiesti)
Category 215 km
Distance
580 m
Elevation Gain
3.9%
Average Gradient
8%
Max Gradient
1016 m
Summit Elevation
The Cheia Pass (Pasul Cheia) on DN1A connects the Prahova valley Transylvanian approach with the Teleajen valley Muntenian side — a 15km Cat 2 crossing at 3.9% average gradient that rises from Sacele at 436m on the Brasov side to the pass summit at 1,016m, accumulating 580m of gain through the Teles...
Pro Tip
The Cheia Pass is the ideal acclimatisation ride on the first day of a Brasov-based Romanian cycling itinerary — the 15km ascent at 3.9% provides a genuine gradient challenge without the HC commitment...
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