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Koulenberg from Ransdaal

3.9
14 reviews | Elevation profile | 12 photos
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Koulenberg from Ransdaal
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Difficulty points 30
Length 0.6 km
Average gradient 6.8%
Steepest 100 metres 11.6%
Total ascent 39 m
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Koulenberg from Ransdaal is a climb in the region South Limburg. It is 0.6 km long and bridges 39 m of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 6.8%, resulting in a difficulty score of 30. The top of the ascent is located at 142 m above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 14 reviews of this climb and uploaded 12 photos.

Road name: Koulenbergsweg

4.0 by demeeuw
This is an automatic translation, the original language is: Dutch.
I did this climb in the Amstel Gold Race 2025, where it was at the end just before the Sibbergrubbe and the Cauberg. I knew it had a steep section, but it was very steep at the end. I saw people standing still there and even falling over. The sign at the start of the climb indicated max 12%, but the last 50 metres was more than that for my feeling. i pretty much pulled my bike apart to get to the top. Other danger was that it is very narrow and all routes were sent over it, so it was very crow... read more

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Koulenberg from Ransdaal
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Reviews (14)

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JorritPaesen
2 Mo 4.0
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Relatively short, straightforward road. Not too bad at the beginning, but you can see a bit further on that the steep bit is yet to come. The steep bit at the end is some serious pushing anyway

Relatief korte, rechtdoor lopende weg. In het begin valt het mee, maar kan je wat verderop al zien dat het steile stuk nog moet komen. Het steile stuk op het einde is toch even serieus duwen

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Jarin
1 y 5.0 via the Climbfinder app
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Hidden gem leading from Ransdaal to Walem. Climb starts gradually through a beautiful hollow road, but after a slight right turn you can see the steeper section ahead. At the end, the climb then flattens out again until you reach the somewhat strange-looking roundabout. If you then continue straight on towards Walem, you are treated to a beautiful view of Valkenburg on the left.

Verborgen juweeltje dat vanuit Ransdaal naar Walem leidt. Klim begint geleidelijk door een prachtige holle weg, maar na een flauwe bocht naar rechts zie je voor je zie je het steiler stuk al liggen. Op het eind vlakt de klim dan weer af tot aan de wat vreemd uitziende rotonde. Als je daarna rechtdoor je weg vervolgt naar Walem wordt je links getrakteerd op een prachtig uitzicht op Valkenburg.

Koulenberg from Ransdaal
Koulenberg from Ransdaal
Koulenberg from Ransdaal
Koulenberg from Ransdaal
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demeeuw
1 y 4.0 00:02:05 (16.4 km/h)
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I did this climb in the Amstel Gold Race 2025, where it was at the end just before the Sibbergrubbe and the Cauberg. I knew it had a steep section, but it was very steep at the end. I saw people standing still there and even falling over. The sign at the start of the climb indicated max 12%, but the last 50 metres was more than that for my feeling. i pretty much pulled my bike apart to get to the top. Other danger was that it is very narrow and all routes were sent over it, so it was very crowded and you really had to swing up between the swerving colleagues's. After that, I found the Cauberg milder to climb.

Ik heb deze beklimming gedaan in de Amstel Gold Race 2025, waar ie op het einde zat vlak voor de Sibbergrubbe en de Cauberg. Ik wist dat er een steil stuk in zat, maar hij was heel steil op het einde. ik heb daar mensen stil zien staan en zelfs om zien vallen. Het bord aan het begin van de klim gaf max 12% aan, maar de laatste 50 meter was meer dan dat voor mijn gevoel. ik heb mijn fiets zowat uit elkaar getrokken om boven te komen. Ander gevaar was dat het heel smal is en alle routes werden er overheen gestuurd, dus was het heel druk en moest je echt slingerend naar boven tussen de zwalkende collega's door. Ik vond daarna de Cauberg milder om te beklimmen.

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ScOgLiO
1 y 3.0

Short, but it really stings towards the end with that high-gradient section. Fairly narrow road, done during AGR it was a bit tough to find a slot in between the people struggling the most.
Not to fear, though: the tough bit is fairly short and the incline eases up quickly, finally allowing us to catch a breath

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BikerJohan
1 y 4.0
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Short but tough climb to get to Walem from Ransdaal. The first half of the climb is fine. The devil is mainly in the second part of the climb. Nice slope to test the legs early in the season and to see how you are doing conditionally.

Kort maar pittig klimmetje om vanuit Ransdaal naar Walem te komen. De eerste helft van de klim is prima te doen. Venijn zit h'm vooral in het tweede deel van de klim. Mooie helling om vroeg in het seizoen de benen eens te testen en om te kijken hoe het er conditioneel voorstaat.

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jjtbsomhorst
2 y 5.0 00:06:03 (5.7 km/h)
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A very nice little climb in a , during the AGR, completely wrong place. If you pick this one up just somewhere when you have cycled 40 or 60 then it is certainly not difficult. The devil is in the tail and you need to prepare for that. Because it is so hidden, it is a climb not to be missed.

Een zeer mooi klimmetje op een , tijdens de AGR, compleet verkeerde plek. Als je deze pakt gewoon ergens als je 40 of 60 hebt gefietst dan is deze zeker niet moeilijk. Het venijn zit in de staart en daar moet je je op voorbereiden. Omdat hij zo verscholen ligt is het een klimmetje die je niet mag missen.

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YordiZ
3 y 3.0
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Those not ready for the Keutenberg, the Eyserbosweg or the Gulpenerberg would do well to test their legs on the Koulenberg. It is a little shorter but still requires you to bite hard on the steep sections above 10%. All this through a classic hollow road. Entering the village, you know, it's over. Did it go well? Then you're ready for the real thing!

Wie nog niet toe is aan de de Keutenberg, de Eyserbosweg of de Gulpenerberg doet er goed aan om de benen eens te testen op de Koulenberg. Het is iets korter maar toch moet je stevig doorbijten op de steile stroken boven de 10%. Dit alles door een klassieke holleweg. Bij het binnenrijden van het dorpje weet je, het zit erop. Ging het goed? Dan ben je toe aan het het echte werk!

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Fedor
4 y 3.0
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Nice hollow road which starts relaxed and has a nice spicy final shot, which more or less stops at the house. After that you can easily cycle to the junction. Definitely fun to take. In the descent you have to watch out for the turn just before the tunnel, because you'll hurtle towards it and you'll see it relatively late.

Mooi hol weggetje wat relaxed begint en een leuk pittig eindschot heeft, wat bij het huis ongeveer ophoudt. Daarna kan je makkelijker tot de kruising doorfietsen. Zeker leuk om even mee te nemen. In de afdaling oppassen voor de slinger vlak voor het tunneltje want daar dender je hard naar toe en die zie je relatief laat.

Koulenberg from Ransdaal
Koulenberg from Ransdaal
Koulenberg from Ransdaal
Koulenberg from Ransdaal
Koulenberg from Ransdaal
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Mattias
4 y 3.0
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Small country road, feels very heavy if you have already ridden the Kruisberg, Eyserbosweg and Vrakelberg. Always nice to climb a local climb, but it's not a main goal when you come to cycle here.

Klein landweggetje, voelt erg zwaar als je al de Kruisberg, Eyserbosweg en Vrakelberg hebt gereden. Altijd leuk om even een plaatselijk klimmetje op te rijden, maar het is geen hoofddoel als je hier komt fietsen.

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MV_079
5 y 5.0
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Very nice little climb that I discovered through Climbfinder. If you follow the traditional AGR you always skip it, but it's ideal to turn right after Fromberg and add it to the route before Keuteberg. Remote road, great to climb!

Heel leuk klimmetje die ik door Climbfinder heb ontdekt. Als je de traditionele AGR volgt sla je deze altijd over, maar het is ideaal om na de Fromberg rechtsaf te slaan en deze voor de Keuteberg in de route te stoppen. Afgelegen weg, prima te klimmen!

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joep
5 y 4.0
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very nice unknown quiet climb, good tarmac. the profile of Eyserbosweg, but then light (upwards increasing percentages and from the saddle)

erg mooi onbekend rustig klimmetje, prima asfalt. het profiel van Eyserbosweg, maar dan light (naar boven toe oplopende percentages en uit t zadel)

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Tina
8 y
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I found it during the AGR 60 km version, the toughest climb!
Harder than the Cauberg that everyone keeps talking about...

Ik vond het tijdens de AGR 60 km versie, de zwaarste klim!
Zwaarder dan de Cauberg waar iedereen het steeds over heeft...

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Dick
8 y
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A real pain in the ass, especially with a touring bike that has already covered a lot of kilometres.

Echt een pokkeding, zeker met een toertocht met al de nodige km's in de benen

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Ties
11 y
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Just out of the saddle and before you know it you're upstairs.

Even uit het zadel en voor je het weet ben je boven.

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Climbing times

7 km/h 00:04:53
11 km/h 00:03:06
15 km/h 00:02:17
19 km/h 00:01:48

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Frequently Asked Questions

You don't need special gearing for Koulenberg from Ransdaal. 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.

Koulenberg from Ransdaal 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.

Koulenberg from Ransdaal is 0.6 km long.

The average gradient of Koulenberg from Ransdaal is 6.8%.

Koulenberg from Ransdaal has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 11.6%.

The summit of Koulenberg from Ransdaal is at 142 m.

At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 00:04:53 to climb Koulenberg from Ransdaal. At 11 km/h the time is 00:03:06, and at 15 km/h 00:02:17. For the fastest cyclists, 00:01:48 is an achievable time.

Koulenberg from Ransdaal is located in the region Limburg in Netherlands.

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