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Laarheide / Rollebeekstraat

4.2
13 reviews | Elevation profile | 7 photos
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Elevation profile Laarheide / Rollebeekstraat
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Difficulty points 75
Length 0.4 mi
Average gradient 7.8%
Steepest segment 10.8%
Total ascent 177 ft

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#31 toughest climb of Flanders
#97 most elevation gain of Flemish Brabant
#94 average steepest climb of Flanders
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Laarheide / Rollebeekstraat is a climb in the region Pajottenland. It is 0.4 mi long and bridges 177 ft of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 7.8%, resulting in a difficulty score of 75. The top of the ascent is located at 289 ft above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 13 reviews of this climb and uploaded 7 photos.

Road name: Rollebeekstraat

This is an automatic translation, the original language is: French.
A solid climb, with fortunately quite regular paving. Note, at the beginning of the Nering street which gives access to this hill, a very nice view on the picturesque castle of Beersel, setting of one of the most famous adventures of Bob and Bobette, "The treasure of Beersel".... read more

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Reviews (13)

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Griezward
2 Mo 3.0
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Tough cobbled climb with an even start and a distinctly heavier finish. The pace drops off quickly once it gets steeper. The cobblestones require concentration, especially when wet. Beautiful, quiet surroundings.

Stevige kasseiklim met een gelijkmatig begin en een duidelijk zwaarder slot. Het tempo zakt snel weg zodra het steiler wordt. De kasseien vragen concentratie, zeker als het nat ligt. Mooie, rustige omgeving.

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Piekpionier
2 Mo 4.0
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Long cobblestone climb that gradually builds up and ends with a solid and tricky finale, especially if the road surface is wet.

Lange kasseienklim die geleidelijk opbouwt en eindigt met een stevig en lastig slotstuk, zeker als het wegdek nat ligt.

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Jarin
1 y 5.0 via the Climbfinder app
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Beautiful long climb starting a little after Beersel castle. The climb over cobblestones pulls incredibly long. We took 'm fortunately on a dry day, because if the road surface is wet it must be slippery as hell! The cobbles are still in good shape at the start but especially as you enter the forest, the gaps get bigger so you have to stay focused ahead of you. Standing on the pedals is not a good idea because if your rear wheel slips you've been spotted and you'll probably have to walk on... A pretty challenging climb not to be missed!!!

Prachtige lange klim die iets na het kasteel van Beersel begint. De klim over kasseien trekt ontzettend lang door. Wij namen 'm gelukkig op een droge dag, want als het wegdek nat is moet het spekglad zijn! De kasseien liggen er aan het begin nog goed bij maar zeker als je het bos inrijdt worden de gaten groter en moet je dus geconcentreerd voor je blijven kijken. Op de pedalen staan is geen goed idee want als je achterwiel doorslipt ben je gezien en moet je waarschijnlijk verder wandelen... een mooie uitdagende klim die je niet mag missen!!

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hannesp
1 y 5.0
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Nice climb, nice environment. Highly recommended to do this area once.

leuke klim, leuke omgeving. Een aanrader om deze omgeving eens te doen.

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Lucien08
1 y 5.0
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At the start of the climb, the further you go, the more you think: but when it's going to be difficult, why is it a 4th cat. And then you understand in its final part with some very steep sections at over 15%. The pavé is very good.

Au début de la montée, plus on avance plus l'on se dit : mais quand ça va être difficile, pourquoi c'est un 4ème cat. Et après on comprend dans sa dernière partie avec des passages très pentu à plus de 15%. Le pavé est très bon.

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Martino2004
1 y 5.0 00:03:00 (8.6 mph)
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Really lovely climb. Beautiful cobbles and scenery. Very even start and slightly steeper towards the end. Fun to puff uphill.

Echt een heerlijke klim. Mooie kasseien en een mooie omgeving. Zeer gelijkmatig begin en iets steiler naar het einde toe. Leuk om naarboven te poefen.

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Julian1601
2 y 4.0 00:03:51 (6.7 mph)
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A very fine climb that builds to a crescendo. The bottom section is fairly easy, and you arrive at the climb without any particular speed. The going gets tougher as you climb, and the last 300 metres, after a bend, are the most complicated.
The cobbles are of good quality.
I would rate this climb as a hidden gem because of its immediate proximity to Brussels and its properties, which could make it a Tour of Flanders climb.

Très belle montée qui va crescendo. Le bas est assez facile, alors que l'on arrive dans la côte sans prise de vitesse particulière. Cela se corse à mesure que l'on monte, les 300 derniers mètres, après une courbe, sont les plus compliqués.
Le pavé est de bonne qualité.
Je jugerais cette côte de joyau caché de part sa proximité immédiate avec Bruxelles et de ses propriétés qui pourraient en faire une ascension du Tour des Flandres.

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Thib
2 y 5.0
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A lovely cobbled climb! Quite an easy climb.
Steeper at the end, but it's an affordable climb nonetheless.

Belle montée pavée très agréable ! Ce monte assez facilement.
Plus pentu sur la fin mais cette montée est néanmoins abordable

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Franck_Pastor
4 y 4.0
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A solid climb, with fortunately quite regular paving. Note, at the beginning of the Nering street which gives access to this hill, a very nice view on the picturesque castle of Beersel, setting of one of the most famous adventures of Bob and Bobette, "The treasure of Beersel".

Solide montée, au pavage heureusement assez régulier. À noter, au début de la rue Nering qui donne accès à cette côte, une très belle vue sur le pittoresque château de Beersel, cadre d'une des plus célèbres aventures de Bob et Bobette,  « Le trésor de Beersel ».

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Floris98
4 y 3.0
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A tough climb that actually gets harder and harder. You better not start too fast. The cobblestones here are manageable, but can sometimes be a bit slippery in the autumn.

Pittige klim die eigenlijk steeds lastiger wordt. Je start dus beter niet al te snel. De kasseien hier zijn te doen, maar kunnen soms wat glad zijn in de herfst.

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Ossie158
4 y 4.0

Leuke klim, die zeker naar het einde oploopt. In het begin zijn vooral de kasseien lastig en merk je niet dat het al ligt oploopt. het is zeker geen 6% de eerste honderden meters maar zeker naar het einde toe loopt het aardig op. Leuk om te combineren met een aantal andere kassei kuitenbijters in de buurt.

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JFO
5 y 4.0

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Xim
5 y 4.0
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A nice long climb on the cobblestones. A real hidden gem that immediately gives you a round of Flanders feeling.

Een mooie lange klim op de kasseien. Een echte verborgen parel die je meteen een ronde van Vlaanderen gevoel geeft

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Climbing times

5 mph 00:05:10
7 mph 00:03:39
9 mph 00:02:51
12 mph 00:02:08

Road surface condition

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Frequently Asked Questions

You don't need special gearing for Laarheide / Rollebeekstraat. 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.

Laarheide / Rollebeekstraat 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.

Laarheide / Rollebeekstraat is 0.4 mi long.

The average gradient of Laarheide / Rollebeekstraat is 7.8%.

Laarheide / Rollebeekstraat has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 10.8%.

The summit of Laarheide / Rollebeekstraat is at 289 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 00:05:10 to climb Laarheide / Rollebeekstraat. At 7 mph the time is 00:03:39, and at 9 mph 00:02:51. For the fastest cyclists, 00:02:08 is an achievable time.

Laarheide / Rollebeekstraat is located in the region Flemish Brabant in Belgium.

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