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Achterberg from Leupegem

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Elevation profile Achterberg from Leupegem

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Difficulty points 49
Length 1.5 km
Average gradient 4.5%
Steepest 100 metres 13.3%
Total ascent 67 m

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Achterberg from Leupegem is a climb in the region Flemish Ardennes. It is 1.5 km long and bridges 67 m of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 4.5%, resulting in a difficulty score of 49. The top of the ascent is located at 82 m above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 12 reviews of this climb and uploaded 0 photos.

Road name: Vlaamse Ardennendreef

4.0 by Man
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You start with the steepest section that runs straight ahead and whose summit you can see. Halfway up this section you think it is quite doable but by the end you still have a respiratory rate similar to that of pushing impending mothers. The spur gets less and less steep and at the top you are rewarded with a wide view to the right.... read more

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Reviews (12)

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Man
8 Mo 4.0
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You start with the steepest section that runs straight ahead and whose summit you can see.

Halfway up this section you think it is quite doable but by the end you still have a respiratory rate similar to that of pushing impending mothers.

The spur gets less and less steep and at the top you are rewarded with a wide view to the right.

Je start met het steilste stuk dat rechtdoor loopt en waarvan je de top ziet liggen.

Halverwege dit stuk denk je dat het heel goed doenbaar is maar op het einde heb je toch een ademhalingsfrequentie gelijkaardig aan die van persende nakende moeders.

De uitloper wordt steeds minder en minder steil en boven word je beloond met een weids uitzicht op de rechterkant.

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LarsG13
9 Mo 5.0
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Alternative of the Edalereberg but much more fun, much harder and much less crowded, especially the beginning is really steep.

Alternatief van de Edalereberg maar veel leuker, veel moeilijker en veel minder druk, vooral het begin is echt steil.

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YorickDusk
1 y 4.0
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Don't be surprised as you turn into the street. The climb starts steep right away so make sure you have the right gear ready. After the toughest part, you climb steadily to the finish on a quiet road

Laat je niet verrassen bij het indraaien van de straat. De klim begint direct steil dus zorg dat je de juiste versnelling klaar hebt. Na het zwaarste stuk klim je gestaag naar het eindpunt op een rustige weg

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Pieter394
1 y 4.0
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Leaving from Oudenaarde, the Achterberg often forms the first climb: the gateway to the Flemish Ardennes. Very good road surface - steep and hard start immediately. Best not to go too fast on this stretch, or you might stall solidly on the spur (which is still disappointing).

Als je vertrekt vanuit Oudenaarde, vormt de Achterberg vaak de eerste beklimming: de poort van de Vlaamse Ardennen. Zeer goed wegdek - meteen steil en hard beginnen. Best niet te hard van stapel lopen op dit stuk, of je zou stevig kunnen stilvallen op de uitloper (die nog tegenvalt).

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Faustocoppi
1 y 3.0 via the Climbfinder app
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First 350 metres is tough for a senior 65,then easy but first few metres after the steep section some searching for the right gear

Eerste 350 meter is afzien voor een 65plusser,daarna gemakkelijk maar eerste meters na het steile gedeelte toch wat zoeken naar de juiste verzet

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Maikel1989
1 y 4.0
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This is a good option if you want to get into the Flemish Ardennes quickly from Oudenaarde. Especially if you look at the other options: Edelareberg (busy), Wolvenberg/Volkegemberg/Katteberg (cobbled or cobbled after the top). This climb is quite steep at the start but flattens out fairly quickly and after it you have a nice view. From the top, you can descend the Ladeuze or ride towards Mater.

Dit is een goede optie als je vanuit Oudenaarde snel de Vlaamse Ardennen in wil. Zeker als je de andere opties bekijkt: Edelareberg (druk), Wolvenberg/Volkegemberg/Katteberg (kasseien of kasseien na de top). Deze klim is vrij steil in het begin maar vlakt redelijk snel af en erna heb je een mooi uitzicht. Vanop de top kan je de Ladeuze afdalen of richting Mater rijden.

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VincentVanbockryck
1 y 5.0 00:02:00 (44.3 km/h)
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The Achterberg is an underrated climb. This climb is mostly skipped, but this mountain is actually a very nice and doable climb. The first 300m is very steep but then the climb continues false flat with beautiful views. So this climb is highly recommended.

De achterberg is een underrated klim. Deze klim wordt meestaal overgeslaan maar deze berg is eigenlijk een heel leuke en goed te doene klim. De eerste 300m is heel steil maar daarna loopt de klim vals plat verder met een prachtig uitzicht. Deze klim is dus een echte aanrader.

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Jelmerdebaeke
1 y 3.0
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Ideal to test the legs if you come from Oudenaarde. Short and powerful. Then shift up big and accelerate

Ideaal om de benen te testen als je van Oudenaarde komt. Kort en krachtig. Daarna groot schakelen en gas geven

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WouterDK
4 y 4.0
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Very nice climb! You just leave the town of Oudenaarde and get a very steep part of a few hundred metres in front of you. Very nice view when you look right after the first part.

Zeer leuke beklimming! Je rijdt hier net de bebouwing van Oudenaarde uit en krijgt een heel steil stuk van een paar honderd meter voor je. Heel mooi uitzicht wanneer je na het eerste stuk rechts kijkt.

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Glen_Solana
5 y 3.0
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As already mentioned; a bit of a struggle in the beginning but afterwards the climb is not so bad and you can change gears more easily.
The top is in a field with a great view on the Flemish Ardennes.
Shares the top with the Edelareberg, Ladeuze and Eikenberg.

Zoals al gezegd werd; even afzien in het begin en nadien valt de klim heel goed mee en kan je groter schakelen.
Top ligt in een veld met geweldig uitzicht op de Vlaamse Ardennen.
Deelt de top met de Edelareberg, Ladeuze en Eikenberg.

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Seba
7 y
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The Achterberg is one of my favorite hills in the Flemish Ardennes. When taking the turn, you immediately hit a wall, but after a while you can change gears and get a fantastic view of the region on the right side. Once you've discovered the Achterberg, you'll never ride up the ugly, boring and uninspiring Edelareberg again. This one has the same starting and finishing point, but it follows the main road. So it's much better to go up the Achterberg!

De Achterberg is een van mijn favoriete hellingen in de Vlaamse Ardennen. Bij het opdraaien rijd je meteen tegen een muur aan, maar na even afzien kan je bijschakelen en word je op de rechterkant getrakteerd op een fantastisch uitzicht op de streek. Wie eenmaal de Achterberg ontdekt heeft, rijdt daarna nooit meer de lelijke, saaie en oninspirerende Edelareberg op. Deze heeft hetzelfde start- en eindpunt, maar loopt via de grote weg. Veel beter dus om via de Achterberg naar boven te rijden!

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MB218
8 y
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You start this climb almost from standstill, which makes it extra heavy. For 300m you have to bite the bullet, after that it is an easy climb. I like this climb, there is no traffic and few tourists, they prefer the Edelareberg.

Je begint deze beklimming nagenoeg vanuit stilstand, dat maakt het extra zwaar. 300m op de tanden bijten, daarna is het een eenvoudig goedlopend klimmetje. Ik rijd deze klim graag, er is geen verkeer en weinig wielertoeristen, die verkiezen de Edelareberg.

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Climbing times

7 km/h 00:12:38
11 km/h 00:08:02
15 km/h 00:05:54
19 km/h 00:04:39

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Frequently Asked Questions

Achterberg can be cycled from 6 sides. Ladeuze is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Achterberg from Leupegem, Edelareberg from Leupegem, Boembeekstraat, Ommegangstraat from Leupegem & Ommelozen Boom from Leupegem.

You don't need special gearing for Achterberg from Leupegem. The slope isn't long or steep enough to require much shifting down. You can conquer this climb on power alone. However, a compact gearing system with a smallest front chainring of 34 and largest rear sprocket of 28 or 30 is always nice if you enjoy cycling uphill. This helps maintain a smooth cadence.

Achterberg from Leupegem falls into the 5th category. With good fitness, you can ride it up with speed and power. If you have less training, shift down and climb smoothly.

Achterberg from Leupegem is 1.5 km long.

The average gradient of Achterberg from Leupegem is 4.5%.

Achterberg from Leupegem has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 13.3%.

The summit of Achterberg from Leupegem is at 82 m.

At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 00:12:38 to climb Achterberg from Leupegem. At 11 km/h the time is 00:08:02, and at 15 km/h 00:05:54. For the fastest cyclists, 00:04:39 is an achievable time.

Achterberg from Leupegem is located in the region East Flanders in Belgium.

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