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Kemmelberg via Gremmerslinde

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Difficulty points 107
Length 0.7 mi
Average gradient 6.2%
Steepest segment 13.2%
Total ascent 240 ft

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#12 toughest climb of Flanders
#24 most elevation gain of West Flanders
#23 average steepest climb of West Flanders
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Kemmelberg via Gremmerslinde is a climb in the region West-Flemish Hills. It is 0.7 mi long and bridges 240 ft of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 6.2%, resulting in a difficulty score of 107. The top of the ascent is located at 492 ft above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 6 reviews of this climb and uploaded 2 photos.

Road names: Gremmerslinde & Kemmelbergweg

4.0 by Cromagnon
This is an automatic translation, the original language is: French.
Once you've climbed the Kemmel from its most hostile side, you know that this 'softer' side won't last. But that side is serious too. Above all, it's fearsome to descend. Especially with 23 mm tyres... The climb takes place in two stages. The first part is a bit gravelly. The second part is familiar, it's the good cobbled stuff we came here for and we're not disappointed! It's definitely easier this way. On the other hand, the atmosphere is strange. T... read more

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Cromagnon
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1 y 4.0
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Once you've climbed the Kemmel from its most hostile side, you know that this 'softer' side won't last.
But that side is serious too. Above all, it's fearsome to descend. Especially with 23 mm tyres...
The climb takes place in two stages. The first part is a bit gravelly. The second part is familiar, it's the good cobbled stuff we came here for and we're not disappointed!
It's definitely easier this way.
On the other hand, the atmosphere is strange.
There's an air of "luxury" hotels!
An atmosphere of "refusing to give water to cyclists": "This isn't France, sir, this is Flanders, you have to pay for water".
Thank you for that ethnology lesson. Never mind, I was still happy to be on this beautiful Mont Kemmel.

Dès lors que l’on a grimpé le Kemmel par son versant le plus hostile, on sait que ce versant plus « doux » ne résistera pas.
Reste qu’il est sérieux aussi, ce côté là. Il est surtout redoutable à descendre. Surtout avec des pneus de 23…
L’ascension se réalise en deux temps. Le premier chemin est un peu gravel. La seconde partie, on la connaît, c’est du bon pavé comme on est venu les chercher et on n’est pas déçu !
C’est assurément plus facile par ce côté.
Par contre, l’ambiance est étrange.
Une ambiance hôtels prétendument de luxe !
Une ambiance « refus de donner de l’eau aux cyclistes » !
Dialogue :
« Bonjour madame, pourrais-je remplir ma gourde aux toilettes, s’il vous plaît ?
« C’est pas la France, ici, monsieur, c’est la Flandre, l’eau est payante ».
Merci madame pour cette formidable leçon d’ethnologie. Une image de la Belgique que je ne connaissais pas, mais alors pas du tout.
Tant pis, j’étais tout de même heureux d’être sur ce beau Mont Kemmel.

Kemmelberg via Gremmerslinde
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1 y 5.0 00:02:31 (17.4 mph)
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An inferno in 2 stages, the cobbled section is in good condition, the first part gradually increases in intensity, with a view of the last bend in the distance. After the last bend, the wall is steep, the cobbles slippery in the rain, and it's the last effort before the tarmac and the summit of Kemmel.

Un enfer en 2 temps, la partie pavé est en bon état, la première partie monte en intensité progressivement, avec une vue au loin du dernier virage. A la suite du dernier virage, le mur est raide, les pavés glissent sous temps de pluie, c'est le dernier effort avant le bitume et le sommet du Kemmel.

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WouterDK
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2 y 3.0
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You ride through a hollow road to the Belvedere side of the Kemmelberg. The first part you can warm up your legs a bit before seeing off nice and hard on the cobbles. This is also the quietest road to ride to this side of the Kemmelberg.

Je rijdt door een holle weg naar de Belvedère-kant van de Kemmelberg. Het eerste deel kan je een beetje de benen opwarmen om daarna op de kasseien lekker hard af te zien. Dit is ook de rustigste weg om naar deze kant van de Kemmelberg te rijden.

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HilfeBitte
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3 y 4.0
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You can see the beast from afar/deep so you know exactly what to expect. Unfortunately, this does not make it any easier.

Je ziet het beest vanuit de verte/diepte liggen dus je weet perfect wat je te wachten staat. Helaas maakt dat het er niet makkelijker op.

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Lucien08
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4 y 5.0 00:06:30 (6.7 mph)
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This beautiful climb starts in the countryside on a small road where you can see Mount Kemmel in the distance! At a certain point you enter the path surrounded by trees and then you can see the cobbled part. I thought I wasn't going to make it, but I did it anyway. Nice summit ...

Cette belle montée commence dans la campagne sur une petite route où l'on peut voir le mont Kemmel au loin! A un certain moment on rentre dans le chemin entouré d'arbres et ensuite on peut observer la partie en pavés. J'ai bien cru que je n'allais pas y arriver mais j'ai tout de même réussi. Beau sommet ...

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Robbe_F
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4 y 4.0
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Besides coming from Monteberg, I find this the best way to ride up the Kemmelberg. You come through the forest to the top and before you know it you're at the foot of the cobblestones. Quiet road, so you avoid the crowds and concrete track coming from Kemmel.

Naast komende van de Monteberg vind ik dit de beste kant om de Kemmelberg op te rijden. Je komt door het bos naar boven en voor je het weet sta je aan de voet van de kasseien. Rustig weggetje, zo vermijd je de drukte en betonbaan komende van Kemmel.

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Climbing times

5 mph 00:08:47
7 mph 00:06:13
9 mph 00:04:50
12 mph 00:03:38

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Frequently Asked Questions

You don't need special gearing for Kemmelberg via Gremmerslinde. 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.

Kemmelberg via Gremmerslinde 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.

Kemmelberg via Gremmerslinde is 0.7 mi long.

The average gradient of Kemmelberg via Gremmerslinde is 6.2%.

Kemmelberg via Gremmerslinde has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 13.2%.

The summit of Kemmelberg via Gremmerslinde is at 492 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 00:08:47 to climb Kemmelberg via Gremmerslinde. At 7 mph the time is 00:06:13, and at 9 mph 00:04:50. For the fastest cyclists, 00:03:38 is an achievable time.

Kemmelberg via Gremmerslinde is located in the region Westhoek in Belgium.

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