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Hotond

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8 reviews | Elevation profile | 2 photos
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Difficulty points 88
Length 1.7 mi
Average gradient 4.1%
Steepest segment 9.4%
Total ascent 361 ft

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Hotond is a climb in the region Flemish Ardennes. It is 1.7 mi long and bridges 361 ft of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 4.1%, resulting in a difficulty score of 88. The top of the ascent is located at 492 ft above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 8 reviews of this climb and uploaded 2 photos.

Road names: Oudestraat, Kruisstraat, Kruisstraat & Zandstraat

This is an automatic translation, the original language is: Dutch.
The famous helicopter view from the round of flanders. You first go over the cobblestones of the old Kruisberg.... read more

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Reviews (8)

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darioduchene
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The famous helicopter view from the round of flanders. You first go over the cobblestones of the old Kruisberg.

Het bekende helikopter beeld vanuit de ronde van vlaanderen. Je gaat eerst over de kasseien van de oude kruisberg.

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ScOgLiO
1 Mo 4.0

I actually rode the second half of this towards Hotond (coming from the Rijksweg) before getting to town and doing the Oude Kruisberg, so a bit of a different effort than what this version of Hotond is about...however, having still combined the two somehow: this is a great combo.
Especially the last 1km or so, with the nice forest as background, is really enjoyable. The gradients aren't crazy and you can leverage the slight downhill just before that forest bit to give yourself some momentum,

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Griezward
1 Mo 4.0
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Typical Flemish Ardennes climb with a somewhat irregular course. The most difficult part is in the beginning on the cobblestones of the Oude Kruisberg, where it is difficult to get into a good rhythm right away. Then it changes to asphalt and continues to climb slightly up to the top. Along the way, traffic lights can still interrupt your pace.

Not the most beautiful climb, but because of the combination of cobblestones, asphalt and the finish at the mill, it is one you must have done.

Typische Vlaamse Ardennen-klim met een wat onregelmatig verloop. Het lastigste stuk zit in het begin op de kasseien van de Oude Kruisberg, waar het moeilijk is om meteen in een goed ritme te komen. Daarna gaat het over op asfalt en blijft het nog licht oplopen tot aan de top. Onderweg kunnen verkeerslichten je tempo nog onderbreken.

Niet de mooiste klim, maar door de combinatie van kasseien, asfalt en de aankomst bij de molen wel eentje die je eens gereden moet hebben.

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Isenoud
2 Mo 2.0
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After the drudgery on the Oude Kruisberg, you're gasping for breath, but you don't get time to recover, as it continues to climb. Just when you're recovering a bit, you have to reckon with the lights. Not ideal, in the middle of a climb. As far as I'm concerned, there are much more interesting climbs on and around the Hotond.

Na het gesukkel op de Oude Kruisberg, hap je naar adem, maar je krijgt geen tijd om te bekomen, want het blijft oplopen. Net wanneer je wat aan het bekomen bent, moet je rekening houden met de lichten. Niet ideaal, midden een klim. Wat mij betreft, zijn er veel interessantere klimmetjes op en rond de Hotond.

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MauroFiers
1 y 4.0
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Pretty crowded but a nice running climb. Cobblestones on Old Kruisberg are worse than expected

Vrij druk maar een mooie lopende klim. Kasseien op Oude Kruisberg liggen slechter dan verwacht

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Maikel1989
1 y 5.0
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The Kruisberg is definitely not one of my favourite climbs. I ride it once a year 'mandatory' in April but the rest of the year I avoid it. The cobbles are bad and it is hard to find a rhythm. Once you get to the top it then improves and the climb is via good tarmac over slight percentages. However, you still come to a crossroads with traffic lights along the way that completely break your rhythm. At the top of the Hotond, you come to the distinctive mill. Because of its cycling history, it still gets a 5. Some hills you just have to have done.

De Kruisberg is zeker niet één van mijn favoriete beklimmingen. Ik rijd er één keer per jaar 'verplicht' op in april maar de rest van het jaar vermijd ik het. De kasseien liggen slecht en het is moeilijk een ritme te vinden. Eens je boven komt gaat het dan beter en is het klimmen via goed asfalt over lichte percentages. Je komt echter onderweg nog aan een kruispunt met verkeerslichten die volledig je ritme breken. Bovenaan de Hotond kom je aan de kenmerkende molen. Vanwege de wielergeschiedenis krijgt ie toch een 5. Sommige hellingen moet je gewoon gedaan hebben.

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Morellino
1 y 4.0
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It was only when I suddenly saw the mill pub looming that I realised I was on the Hotond. For me, one of the most characteristic images from Dwars door Vlaanderen and the Ronde. Had to get off the bike for a moment to take a photo.

Pas toen ik ineens het molencafé zag opdoemen realiseerde ik me dat ik al op de Hotond was. Voor mij een van de meest kenmerkende televisiebeelden uit Dwars door Vlaanderen en de Ronde. Moest even van de fiets om een foto te maken.

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WouterDK
2 y 3.0
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First up the cobblestones of the Oude Kruisberg, which are still a better alternative than the main road from Ronse. Then you may well have to wait at the traffic lights before finishing the rest of the climb on the left. Most difficult at the start and not really beautiful or special otherwise. The Hotond may be the highest point in East Flanders, but otherwise I think it's just a weak climb.

Eerst de rotkasseien van de Oude Kruisberg op die toch nog altijd een beter alternatief zijn dan de grote baan vanuit Ronse. Dan kan het goed zijn dat je aan het verkeerslicht moet wachten voor je links de rest van de beklimming af kan werken. Het moeilijkste in het begin en voor de rest niet echt mooi of speciaal. De Hotond is dan wel het hoogste punt van Oost-Vlaanderen, voor de rest vind ik het maar een inspiratieloze klim.

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Climbing times

5 mph 00:20:04
7 mph 00:14:12
9 mph 00:11:04
12 mph 00:08:19

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Frequently Asked Questions

You don't need special gearing for Hotond. 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 is a 4th-category climb. A sprint to the top is usually not an option, and untrained riders will definitely feel it in their legs. For trained cyclists, it is a great training climb.

Hotond is 1.7 mi long.

The average gradient of Hotond is 4.1%.

Hotond has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 9.4%.

The summit of Hotond is at 492 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 00:20:04 to climb Hotond. At 7 mph the time is 00:14:12, and at 9 mph 00:11:04. For the fastest cyclists, 00:08:19 is an achievable time.

Hotond is located in the region East Flanders in Belgium.

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