Rohrberg North

You are in Germany but feel like you are in Belgium for a while as the first 200 metres are over cobblestones. At the T-junction, turn right and then it climbs steadily. You ride partly among the trees but on the open stretches you have nice views of the surroundings. The cobbled section is also the first part of the ascent Rohrberg West.

The beginning of the climb consists of a terrible cobblestone pavement, so that you virtually drive into the mountain without any speed. The route then leads upwards through a beautiful hollow path with high percentages.

Flemish road surface in Germany. Be careful not to go too fast on the cobblestones. The steep part is still to come. A very tough climb that few people know about.

They were working on the road at the beginning of July, so the first part over the cobblestones went partly via the small park next to it. Nice at the bottom, the further you come up, the worse the asphalt. At a certain point the worst of the climb is over, but your legs are too full to make much speed.

Fierce climb. The first part is pretty bouncy cobblestones so you do not get there well. As soon as the tarmac starts to turn, the road starts to climb steeply. At the T-junction where you turn right, there is a bit of air but then it goes full speed ahead and with the bends you don't see the end of the road. After the house the climb becomes less steep but your legs notice little of that. On the right side you have a nice view if you are able to look, and at the top also.

A short vicious climb; a kind of mini Kruisberg. At the foot you have to make a sharp right turn, so you can not start with speed. The 1st part is a short cobblestone section and then you get both before and after the turn the steep percentages. Even though it is only 600 meters, you are happy when you get to the top. Keep in mind that the road surface in this area around Orsbach is moderate to bad.