Hotond via Kruisberg

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Difficulty points	68
Length	2 mi
Average gradient	4%
Steepest segment	8.5%
Total ascent	413 ft

Difficulty points

Length

2 mi

Average gradient

Steepest segment

8.5%

Total ascent

413 ft

Short recap

#43 toughest climb of Flanders

#2 most elevation gain of Flanders

#38 longest climb of Flanders

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darioduchene

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Climb is not very difficult and has a brief descent

DidierDrvr

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A magnificent view as you near the summit. A fairly easy climb, which is easy to manage.

SeppeL ^premium

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Climb towards the hotond via the new cross mountain. Bike path has nice tarmac, but is close to cars's. Busy lane. Where it goes flat for a while, you encounter traffic lights, then descend for a while and hotond up.

Climbing times

5 mph	00:23:43
7 mph	00:16:47
9 mph	00:13:05
12 mph	00:09:49

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Frequently Asked Questions

Hotond can be cycled from 13 sides. Fiertelmeers is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Hotond via Oude Kruisberg, Schapenberg via Riekestraat, Hotond via Hoogbergstraat, Hotondberg via Berchemsesteenweg & Hotondstraat, Fiertelmeers via Molekensstraat, Schapenberg via Bierinkstraat, Hotond via Kruisberg, Hotond from Ronse Baan, Fiertelmeers via Kapellestraat, Kapel Wittentak via Fiertelmeers, Kapel Wittentak via Kapellestraat & Kapel Wittentak via Molekensstraat.

You don't need special gearing for Hotond via Kruisberg. 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.

Hotond via Kruisberg 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.

Hotond via Kruisberg is 2 mi long.

The average gradient of Hotond via Kruisberg is 4%.

Hotond via Kruisberg has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 8.5%.

The summit of Hotond via Kruisberg is at 492 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 00:23:43 to climb Hotond via Kruisberg. At 7 mph the time is 00:16:47, and at 9 mph 00:13:05. For the fastest cyclists, 00:09:49 is an achievable time.

Hotond via Kruisberg is located in the region East Flanders in Belgium.

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