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Watermolenbos

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Difficulty points 50
Length 1.5 mi
Average gradient 3.9%
Steepest segment 8.9%
Total ascent 312 ft
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Watermolenbos is a climb in the region Flemish Ardennes. It is 1.5 mi long and bridges 312 ft of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 3.9%, resulting in a difficulty score of 50. The top of the ascent is located at 364 ft above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 2 reviews of this climb and uploaded 0 photos.

Road names: Keuzelingsstraat, Middelloopstraat, Kalkovenstraat & Lamontstraat

4.0 by Maikel1989
This is an automatic translation, the original language is: Dutch.
To respond to dwelleke: you are definitely not the only one! In a way, it's a shame there are 2 lightning rods nearby because this climb certainly has its own raison d'être. You cycle past the Paterberg (resist the urge to ride to the left) only to see Kwaremont in the distance on the right and cycle through a very beautiful landscape. Eventually you reach the top of the Berchemsesteenweg where you can ride to other attractions such as the Hotond or the Ronde van Vlaanderenstraat. Dwe... read more

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To respond to dwelleke: you are definitely not the only one! In a way, it's a shame there are 2 lightning rods nearby because this climb certainly has its own raison d'être. You cycle past the Paterberg (resist the urge to ride to the left) only to see Kwaremont in the distance on the right and cycle through a very beautiful landscape. Eventually you reach the top of the Berchemsesteenweg where you can ride to other attractions such as the Hotond or the Ronde van Vlaanderenstraat. Dwelleke is right that it is difficult to find a rhythm but I still enjoy riding up there.

Om op dwelleke te reageren: je bent zeker niet de enige! Op een manier is het jammer dat er 2 bliksemafleiders in de buurt zijn want deze klim heeft zeker zijn eigen bestaansrecht. Je fietst langs de Paterberg (drang weerstaan om naar links te rijden) om dan rechts Kwaremont in de verte te zien liggen en fietst door een heel mooi landschap. Uiteindelijk kom je boven aan de Berchemsesteenweg waar je naar andere trekpleisters zoals de Hotond of de Ronde van Vlaanderenstraat kan rijden. Dwelleke heeft gelijk dat het moeilijk is een ritme te vinden maar toch rijd ik er graag naar boven.

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I am probably one of the few who has ever ridden up this street, as the Ronde Van Vlaanderen always descends it between the Kwaremont and the Paterberg. The profile reflects it well: constantly changing gradients, so hard to find a pace. Nevertheless, a gentle climb, so definitely worth a go!

Waarschijnlijk ben ik één van de weinigen die deze straat ooit al omhoog gereden is, aangezien de Ronde Van Vlaanderen deze steeds afdaalt tussen de Kwaremont en de Paterberg. Het profiel geeft het goed weer: constant veranderende stijgingspercentages, dus moeilijk om een tempo te vinden. Desondanks een rustige klim, dus zeker eens de moeite waard!

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Climbing times

5 mph 00:18:25
7 mph 00:13:02
9 mph 00:10:09
12 mph 00:07:38

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Frequently Asked Questions

Watermolenbos can be cycled from 8 sides. Karnemelkbeekstraat / E3 Col is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Watermolenbos, Nieuwe Kwaremont from Berchem, Bremstraat, Ronde van Vlaanderenstraat, Eisdale, Karnemelkbeekstraat via Zomerij & Karnemelkbeekstraat via Bremstraat.

You don't need special gearing for Watermolenbos. 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.

Watermolenbos 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.

Watermolenbos is 1.5 mi long.

The average gradient of Watermolenbos is 3.9%.

Watermolenbos has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 8.9%.

The summit of Watermolenbos is at 364 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 00:18:25 to climb Watermolenbos. At 7 mph the time is 00:13:02, and at 9 mph 00:10:09. For the fastest cyclists, 00:07:38 is an achievable time.

Watermolenbos is located in the region East Flanders in Belgium.

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