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Aardaker South via Kerkesleutel

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Difficulty points 28
Length 0.6 mi
Average gradient 4.5%
Steepest segment 9.4%
Total ascent 138 ft
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Aardaker South via Kerkesleutel is a climb in the region South Limburg. It is 0.6 mi long and bridges 138 ft of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 4.5%, resulting in a difficulty score of 28. The top of the ascent is located at 453 ft above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 2 reviews of this climb and uploaded 5 photos.

Road names: Ingbergrachtweg & Kerkesleutel

3.0 by Fedor
This is an automatic translation, the original language is: Dutch.
Addition: The direction "through traffic" has now become the priority road (so it bends to the right). To enter Kerkesleutel, you still go straight ahead, but in traffic terms this has become a left turn. You do have an excellent view of any oncoming traffic from Ingber.... read more

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Addition: The direction "through traffic" has now become the priority road (so it bends to the right). To enter Kerkesleutel, you still go straight ahead, but in traffic terms this has become a left turn. You do have an excellent view of any oncoming traffic from Ingber.

Aanvulling: De richting "doorgaand verkeer" is nu de voorrangsweg geworden (deze buigt dus af naar rechts). Om de Kerkesleutel in te gaan, ga je nog wel rechtdoor maar verkeerstechnisch is dit dus linksaf geworden. Je hebt hierbij wel uitstekend zicht op evt. tegemoetkomend verkeer vanuit Ingber.

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A climb with a quiet (and green) approach. If you follow the main road (do not turn right into through traffic) the character changes completely: the road suddenly goes up in a residential area so you have to work hard. At the end turn right for the last altitude meters. At the top you have some views on the surrounding hills. The road surface is fine. There are some low thresholds but you notice them especially when you descend.

Alternative possibility: halfway the Kerkesleutel turn right into the Aardaker and follow this road. Then you have a flat part and in a long bend to the left there is a steep part to the top.

Een klim met een rustige (en groene) aanloop. Als je de voorrangsweg volgt (dus niet rechtsaf "doorgaand verkeer" in slaat) verandert het karakter compleet: de weg gaat ineens lekker pittig omhoog een woonwijk in zodat je even aan de bak moet. Op het eind rechtsaf voor de laatste hoogtemeters. Bovenin heb je her en der uitzicht op de omliggende heuvels. Het wegdek is prima. Wel wat lage drempels maar die merk je vooral met afdalen.

Alternatieve mogelijkheid: Halverwege de Kerkesleutel rechtsaf de Aardaker in en deze volgen. Dan heb je eerst een vlak stuk waarna in een lange bocht naar links een steil gedeelte volgt tot de top.

Aardaker South via Kerkesleutel
Aardaker South via Kerkesleutel
Aardaker South via Kerkesleutel
Aardaker South via Kerkesleutel
Aardaker South via Kerkesleutel
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Climbing times

5 mph 00:07:03
7 mph 00:04:59
9 mph 00:03:53
12 mph 00:02:55

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Frequently Asked Questions

Aardaker can be cycled from 4 sides. Slenakerweg from Euverem is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Aardaker via Oude Maastrichterweg, Aardaker South via Kerkesleutel & Aardaker North via Kerkesleutel.

You don't need special gearing for Aardaker South via Kerkesleutel. 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.

Aardaker South via Kerkesleutel 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.

Aardaker South via Kerkesleutel is 0.6 mi long.

The average gradient of Aardaker South via Kerkesleutel is 4.5%.

Aardaker South via Kerkesleutel has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 9.4%.

The summit of Aardaker South via Kerkesleutel is at 453 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 00:07:03 to climb Aardaker South via Kerkesleutel. At 7 mph the time is 00:04:59, and at 9 mph 00:03:53. For the fastest cyclists, 00:02:55 is an achievable time.

Aardaker South via Kerkesleutel is located in the region Limburg in Netherlands.

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