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Cottessen

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5 reviews | Elevation profile | 9 photos
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Difficulty points 32
Length 0.6 mi
Average gradient 5.5%
Steepest segment 9.5%
Total ascent 171 ft

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Cottessen is a climb in the region South Limburg. It is 0.6 mi long and bridges 171 ft of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 5.5%, resulting in a difficulty score of 32. The top of the ascent is located at 640 ft above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 5 reviews of this climb and uploaded 9 photos.

Road names: Cottessen & Belletterweg

4.0 by BikerJohan
This is an automatic translation, the original language is: Dutch.
The climb already starts at the bottom of the valley where you reach the Geul via a gravel path from the Du Vieux Moulin campsite. Do go straight onto the road on the left. At least there is something resembling tarmac there and it is a more pleasant ride than the unpaved right part of the road. From the Cottesserhoeve, the climb winds up through the landscape and you will end up on the Camerig just before restaurant Buitenlust.... read more

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Reviews (5)

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7 Mo 4.0
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It feels a bit illegal because you actually come from the campsite, with an unpaved path. That path is excellent with a road bike. After that, the road becomes paved and remains narrow. Furthermore, it is a challenging climb, which you won't find anywhere else in the Netherlands. In short: great.

Het voelt wat illegaal omdat je eigenlijk vanaf de camping komt, met een onverhard padje. Dat pad is met de racefiets uitstekend te doen. Daarna wordt de weg verhard en blijft zij smal. Verder is het een uitdagend klimmetje, die je nergens anders in Nederland vind. Kortom: geweldig.

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BikerJohan
1 y 4.0
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The climb already starts at the bottom of the valley where you reach the Geul via a gravel path from the Du Vieux Moulin campsite. Do go straight onto the road on the left. At least there is something resembling tarmac there and it is a more pleasant ride than the unpaved right part of the road. From the Cottesserhoeve, the climb winds up through the landscape and you will end up on the Camerig just before restaurant Buitenlust.

De klim begint al onder in het dal waar je via een gravelpaadje vanaf de camping Du Vieux Moulin bij de Geul komt. Ga wel gelijk links op de weg rijden. Daar ligt in ieder geval iets wat op asfalt lijkt en rijdt prettiger dan het onverharde rechterdeel van de weg. Vanaf de Cottesserhoeve slingert de klim zich door het landschap omhoog en kom je vlak voor restaurant Buitenlust op de Camerig uit.

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Jurrie
1 y 4.0
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You can already see the camerig from the Belgian side as you drive down Rue de Beusdael to Sippenaken. A beautiful sight. Only then do you really see the difference in altitude.
Indeed, it's a real shame about the unpaved path of about 200 metres, from the campsite to the start of the climb.
But the climb itself is really worthwhile.
The road surface is good and the views and scenery are beautiful.
Then the choice upper Camerig section outside or through the forest.

Je ziet de camerig van de Belgische kant al liggen als je via de Rue de Beusdael naar Sippenaken rijdt. Een prachtige aanblik. Dan zie je het hoogteverschil pas goed.
Het abominabel weggetje naar de camping is volledig vernieuwd, en nu in perfecte staat!
Inderdaad doodzonde van het onverharde paadje van ongeveer 200 meter, van de camping tot aan het begin van de klim.
Maar de klim zelf is echt de moeite waard.
Het wegdek is goed en het uitzicht en de omgeving zijn prachtig.
Aansluitend de keuze bovenste gedeelte Camerig buitenom of door het bos.

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Fedor
4 y 4.0
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Magnificent climb with very nice views and over perfect tarmac. The upper part is almost alpine because of the railing.

Narrow road so beware of traffic (at the end of the day mainly descending, at the beginning mainly ascending) with such wide caravans that it becomes very tight.

A passage from Belgium is possible (via Camping du Vieux Moulin), then a piece on a (good) gravel road from the border. The piece after that has a narrow asphalt strip next to a gravel strip.

Prachtig klimmetje met zeer fraaie uitzichten en over perfect asfalt. Het bovenste deel doet vanwege de reling bijna alpien aan.

Smal weggetje dus hou rekening met verkeer (aan het eind van de dag vooral dalend, aan het begin vooral stijgend) met dusdanig brede caravans dat het wel heel krap wordt.

Een doorsteek vanuit België is mogelijk (via Camping du Vieux Moulin), dan wel een stukje via een (goede) gravelweg vanaf de grens. Het stuk er na heeft een smal asfaltstrookje naast een gravelstrook.

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Sybe
5 y 4.0
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Shame that there is no paved road to Belgium at the bottom of this climb. The climb itself is fun, a few tough pieces in it. Narrow road, because of the campground down there is a chance to meet a camper or caravan. You can easily extend the climb by cycling to the top of the Camerig, or turn into the Groenenweg.

Zonde dat er aan de voet van deze klim niet een verharde doorsteek is naar België. De klim zelf is leuk, een paar stevige stukken er in. Smalle weg, door de camping beneden wel kans om hier een camper of caravan te treffen. De klim kun je nog makkelijk verlengen door naar de top van de Camerig te fietsen, of de Groenenweg op te draaien.

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Climbing times

5 mph 00:07:07
7 mph 00:05:02
9 mph 00:03:55
12 mph 00:02:57

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Frequently Asked Questions

You don't need special gearing for Cottessen. 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.

Cottessen 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.

Cottessen is 0.6 mi long.

The average gradient of Cottessen is 5.5%.

Cottessen has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 9.5%.

The summit of Cottessen is at 640 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 00:07:07 to climb Cottessen. At 7 mph the time is 00:05:02, and at 9 mph 00:03:55. For the fastest cyclists, 00:02:57 is an achievable time.

Cottessen is located in the region Limburg in Netherlands.

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