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How is the maximum gradient calculated?

Here's an example screenshot. The maximum gradient is showing as 3.4%, whereas the local gradient under my cursor is showing as 8.1%. Where does the 3.4% figure come from?

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Maximum gradient

Is there any way to figure out the maximum gradient of a route other than moving the pointer slowly along it and watching the tooltip? And is it possible to…

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Gradient shading

Hello, I've noticed that the gradient shading in the 2D elevation profile is lost when switching from 2D to 3D and then back to 2D, and also when showing/hiding then…

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Gradient chevrons

I notice there are now OS style gradient chevrons on the map. They point the same direction as OS chevrons, ie downhill, but appear in places where there are no…

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demo of route change when gradient opened

51km · 7 May 2025

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Gradient on graph elevation replaced by only elevation

the title says it all, clicking on the elevation graph yesterday would give me the exact gradient on that section which is very useful if it is accurate...? Today it…

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gradient not showing on longer routes

Hello Richard, while planing a multiday trip, I noticed that gradient display (in the 2d view) breaks. for instance on this route: https://cycle.travel/map/journey/306662 around kilometer 190, it doesn't show any…

Stalheimskleiva

Stalheimskleiva is the steepest road in Northern Europe Located in Norway, the infamous Stalheimskleiva is one of Northern Europe's steepest stretches of road, boasting a brutal gradient of 20% and…

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In gradient profile, a descent highlighted as if an ascent

(In website) In case you wish to pursue absolute perfection, feedback about wha tseems a slight glitch: eg route from Coldcotes to Simonburn (Northumberland). At about 3 miles, the profile…

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Elevation mystery

Hi Richard. I've just come across something that I find quite strange.  If I look at the elevation in this route, https://cycle.travel/map/journey/523927 there is a maximum gradient of 14% between…

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