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Col du VAM cobbles via Atteropad

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13 reviews | Elevation profile | 22 photos
Col du VAM cobbles via Atteropad
Col du VAM cobbles via Atteropad
Col du VAM cobbles via Atteropad
Col du VAM cobbles via Atteropad
Col du VAM cobbles via Atteropad
Col du VAM cobbles via Atteropad
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Difficulty points 38
Length 0.3 mi
Average gradient 6.2%
Steepest segment 10.7%
Total ascent 112 ft

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#87 toughest climb of Netherlands
#2 most elevation gain of Drenthe
#2 longest climb of Drenthe
#6 average steepest climb of Drenthe
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Col du VAM cobbles via Atteropad is a climb in the region Drenthe. It is 0.3 mi long and bridges 112 ft of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 6.2%, resulting in a difficulty score of 38. The top of the ascent is located at 157 ft above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 13 reviews of this climb and uploaded 22 photos.

Road name: Atteropad

5.0 by Jeppie14
This is an automatic translation, the original language is: Dutch.
A must for all cycling-loving Northerners. A piece of Flanders in the north.... read more

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Col du VAM cobbles via Atteropad
Col du VAM cobbles via Atteropad
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Col du VAM cobbles via Atteropad
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Col du VAM cobbles via Atteropad
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Reviews (13)

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Jeppie14
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4 w 5.0 via the Climbfinder app
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A must for all cycling-loving Northerners. A piece of Flanders in the north.

Een must voor alle wielerminnende Noorderlingen. Een stukje Vlaanderen in het noorden.

Col du VAM cobbles via Atteropad
Col du VAM cobbles via Atteropad
Col du VAM cobbles via Atteropad
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hvanaalderen
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7 Mo 3.0 via the Climbfinder app
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The cobbles were a fun challenge. Climb is short

De kasseien waren een leuke uitdaging. Klim is kort

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Edsard
Edsard
11 Mo 4.0
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The addition of the cobblestones is really successful in my opinion. Climbing on cobblestones does make it a bit of a struggle to find the right way to deliver pressure. Short but fun climb

De toevoeging van de kasseien is in mijn optiek echt geslaagd. Door het klimmen op kasseien is het wel even zoeken naar de juiste manier van druk leveren. Kort maar leuk klimmetje

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Jeppie14
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1 y 5.0
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A must for all cycling-loving northerners.

Een must voor alle wieler-minnende noorderlingen.

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YordiZ
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1 y 4.0
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In the run-up over asphalt you can still ride on reserve to some extent. As soon as you hit the cobbles, it takes a while. It bounced quite a bit so I had to search for the right way to apply power. However, the steep part is short and then it flattens out again. Still just different from the other slopes here.

In de aanloop over asfalt kun je nog enigszins op reserve rijden. Zodra je de keitjes komt dan is het even doorbijten. Het stuiterde behoorlijk waardoor ik even moest zoeken naar de juiste manier om kracht te zetten. Het steile stuk is echter maar kort en dan vlakt het alweer af. Toch net anders dan de andere hellingen hier.

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BasKruis
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1 y 5.0
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The cobblestones at the end give this climb something extra's. Also quite steep on that bit.

De kasseien op het einde geven dit klimmetje nog iets extra's. Ook flink steil op dat stukje.

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NoetN
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1 y 4.0 via the Climbfinder app
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Nice with the cobbles. Always with the pros great climb. Also fun to do yourself

Leuk met de kasseien. Altijd bij de profs geweldige beklimming. Ook leuk om zelf te doen

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Haile
Haile
1 y 3.0
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Nice play park for the rider and mtb-er. Also did it once on early Christmas morning. Then you have the kingdom all to yourself (where not, by the way).

Leuk speelpark voor de renner en mtb-er. Ook een keer op de vroege kerstochtend gedaan. Dan heb je het rijk alleen (waar niet trouwens).

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Tjaart
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1 y 4.0
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Differs from the climb 'Col du VAM / VAM Mountain via Attero path' only because of the last stretch of cobblestones. Not only do the cobbles make it trickier, but it is also steeper. Slow approach, then a bit steeper, level off and then the cobblestone path. They are Drenth cobblestones instead of Flemish cobblestones. They are a bit smaller and more irregular. Part of the beautiful cycling park of Col du VAM and Dak van Drenthe. With smooth tarmac until the turnoff to the cobbles. All in all, a memorable climb, especially in this region.

Verschilt alleen van de klim 'Col du VAM / VAM-berg via Atteropad' door het laatste stuk kasseien. Niet alleen de kasseien maken het lastiger, maar het is ook steiler. Langzame aanloop, dan een stukje wat steiler, afvlakken en dan het kasseienpad. Het zijn Drenthse kasseien ipv Vlaamse kasseien. Ze zijn wat kleiner en onregelmatiger. Onderdeel van het mooie wielerpark van Col du VAM en Dak van Drenthe. Met glad asfalt tot aan de afslag naar de kasseien. Al met al een memorabele klim, zeker in deze regio.

Col du VAM cobbles via Atteropad
Col du VAM cobbles via Atteropad
Col du VAM cobbles via Atteropad
Col du VAM cobbles via Atteropad
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Joeri_Laureys
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2 y 3.0
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A sturdy viaduct will hurt you more.
You can't really speak of cobblestones It's more like one of those big stones you can put in your aquarium. Looks heavier from a distance than it is... Lopertje.

Een stevig viaduct zal je meer pijn doen.
Van kasseien kan je niet echt spreken Het zijn eerder zo'n grote stenen die je in je aquarium kan leggen. Ziet er vanop afstand zwaarder uit dan het is... Lopertje.

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demeeuw
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3 y 3.0
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I had expected the cobbled section to be tougher, judging by the reviews here. I had done the cobbles up to the junction before that day, so I already knew where the centre of gravity was. Once you turn onto the cobbles it's just a matter of giving it a good jolt and you're up. I had also expected it to be more uneven, and the stones looked reasonable.

Ik had de kasseienstrook zwaarder verwacht n.a.v. de beoordelingen hier. Tot aan de splitsing naar de kasseien had ik eerder gedaan die dag,dus wist ik al waar het zwaartepunt lag. Eenmaal de kasseien opdraaiend is het ff een flinke snok eraan te geven en je bent boven. Had het ook ongelijker verwacht,vond de stenen er redelijk bij leggen.

Col du VAM cobbles via Atteropad
Col du VAM cobbles via Atteropad
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ABC
ABC
5 y 4.0
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Heavy climb, on the cobblestones you quickly lose speed. A bit of flat in between is nice to catch your breath. If you push 2 times it's easy to keep up.

Zware klim, op de kasseien verlies je gauw snelheid. Stuk vlak ertussen is wel prettig om op adem te komen. Als je 2 keer flink aanzet dan is het goed vol te houden.

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RoyL
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5 y 4.0
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A steep climb, after catching your breath the treacherous cobblestones follow. On top of the rubbish dump you have a view of the waste processing plant and the rest of the area.

Venijnige steile klim, na even op adem te zijn gekomen volgen nog de verraderlijke kasseien. Bovenop de afvalberg heb je uitzicht over het afvalverwerkingsbedrijf en de rest van de omgeving.

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Climbing times

5 mph 00:04:07
7 mph 00:02:55
9 mph 00:02:16
12 mph 00:01:42

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Frequently Asked Questions

Col du VAM can be cycled from 5 sides. Col du VAM via Ronde van Drenthepad is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Col du VAM via MountVAMpad, Col du VAM via Atteropad, Col du VAM cobbles via Atteropad & Dak van Drenthe.

You don't need special gearing for Col du VAM cobbles via Atteropad. 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.

Col du VAM cobbles via Atteropad 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.

Col du VAM cobbles via Atteropad is 0.3 mi long.

The average gradient of Col du VAM cobbles via Atteropad is 6.2%.

Col du VAM cobbles via Atteropad has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 10.7%.

The summit of Col du VAM cobbles via Atteropad is at 157 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 00:04:07 to climb Col du VAM cobbles via Atteropad. At 7 mph the time is 00:02:55, and at 9 mph 00:02:16. For the fastest cyclists, 00:01:42 is an achievable time.

Col du VAM cobbles via Atteropad is located in the region Drenthe in Netherlands.

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