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Wolvenberg

3.4
15 reviews | Elevation profile | 1 photo
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Difficulty points 40
Length 0.4 mi
Average gradient 6.7%
Steepest segment 13.8%
Total ascent 148 ft

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Wolvenberg is a climb in the region Flemish Ardennes. It is 0.4 mi long and bridges 148 ft of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 6.7%, resulting in a difficulty score of 40. The top of the ascent is located at 236 ft above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 15 reviews of this climb and uploaded 1 photo.

Road name: Wolvenberg

3.0 by Griezward
This is an automatic translation, the original language is: Dutch.
Short but steep climb in the Flemish Ardennes. You almost immediately ride up a steep kink that pulls equally hard, followed by a short flatter section toward the top. The asphalt is good and the climb is not technically difficult, but the devil is mainly in how fast it hits your legs. A quick opener or snack in the Tour of Flanders, rather short and punchy than really tough.... read more

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Reviews (15)

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Griezward
2 Mo 3.0
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Short but steep climb in the Flemish Ardennes. You almost immediately ride up a steep kink that pulls equally hard, followed by a short flatter section toward the top.

The asphalt is good and the climb is not technically difficult, but the devil is mainly in how fast it hits your legs.

A quick opener or snack in the Tour of Flanders, rather short and punchy than really tough.

Korte maar steile klim in de Vlaamse Ardennen. Je rijdt bijna meteen een steil knikje op dat even hard doortrekt, gevolgd door een kort vlakker stuk richting de top.

Het asfalt ligt er goed bij en de klim is technisch niet moeilijk, maar het venijn zit vooral in hoe snel hij op je benen slaat.

Een snelle opener of tussendoortje in de Ronde van Vlaanderen, eerder kort en pittig dan echt zwaar.

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Isenoud
7 Mo 3.0
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Set off from Oudenaarde and immediately got this one in front of the wheels. Might not be the best idea if you are not yet warmed up. The steep kink really took the biscuit.

Vertrokken vanuit Oudenaarde en meteen deze voor de wielen gekregen. Is misschien niet het beste idee als je nog niet opgewarmd bent. Het steile knikje hakte er best in.

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Yoachje
9 Mo 3.0 via the Climbfinder app
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I think it sometimes feels steeper than Molenberg. It is also harder in my opinion. It is wise that it is fully paved, though, because then you can join the groupride as a lightweight.

Ik vind dat het soms steiler voelt dan de Molenberg. Het is volgens mij ook moeilijker. Het is wel wijs dat het volledig verhard is, want dan kan je als lichtgewicht ook meedoen in de groupride.

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DidierDrvr
1 y 3.0
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Less complicated than it looks. It can be climbed by force.

Montée moins compliquée qu'il n'y paraît. Possibilité de la monter en force.

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Pieter394
1 y 5.0
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Great climb - you arrive at great speed, allowing you to overcome the steep section smoothly! Careful that you don't then stall on the short, flat spur.

Geweldige klim - je komt met veel snelheid aangesneld en kunt op die manier het steile stuk vlot overwinnen! Opgelet dat je vervolgens niet stilvalt op de korte, vlakke uitloper.

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Maikel1989
1 y 3.0
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This one is always better than expected, possibly because given that it is near Oudenaarde it is often rather at the beginning of the course. However, the asphalt is very good and the steep part is not that long. Is indeed a good one to start with so you're in the right mindset for the rest of the ride. Personally, I often find the sequel (usually over the cobbles) harder than the climb itself. The climb itself is also not super nice as you cycle between the houses.

Deze valt altijd beter mee dan verwacht, mogelijks omdat gezien dat het vlakbij Oudenaarde is vaak eerder in het begin van het parcours zit. De asfalt is echter heel goed en het steil stuk is niet zo heel lang. Is inderdaad een goeie om mee te beginnen zodat je in de juiste mindset zit voor de rest van de rit. Persoonlijk vind ik het vervolg (meestal over de kasseien) vaak lastiger dan de klim zelf. De klim zelf is ook niet super mooi gezien je tussen de huizen fietst.

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ebaldo
2 y 3.0
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Done in the Ronde van Flaanderen edition of 2024 (159km)... in that case the first ascent in the downpour.
Easy even on the not too bad stones.

Fatto nell'edizione Ronde van Flaanderen del 2024 (159km)... in quel caso prima salita sotto al diluvio.
Facile anche nelle pietre non troppo mal messe.

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cyriel2008
3 y 5.0
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Spicy climb, looks very steep, but not too bad in the end.
For the cobblestone lovers/haters: at the end of the climb you have the choice to take/avoid a cobbled section.

Pittige klim, ziet er heel steil uit, maar valt uiteindelijk goed mee.
Voor de kasseiliefhebbers/haters: op het einde van de klim heb je de keuze om een kasseistrook te nemen/ te vermijden.

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RBen
3 y 4.0
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Coming from the Volkegemberg you turn right and suddenly you are looking at a wall😱
It's best not to look up too much and just keep pushing on those pedals in a small way. The steepest part for me was on the 34 from the back, so not much left. All in all, I managed to get to the top quite easily.

Komende van de volkegemberg draai je rechts op en kijk je ineens op een muur😱
Best niet te veel naar boven kijken en gewoon blijven duwen op die pedalen op een klein verzetje. Steilste stuk was voor mij op de 34 vanachter, dus niet veel over. Al bij al nog redelijk vlot bovengeraakt.

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WouterDK
4 y 3.0
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Short and powerful slope without a very long spur. The tarmac is perfect and I have never come across any traffic here.

Korte en krachtige helling zonder een al te lange uitloper. Het asfalt ligt er perfect bij en ben hier nog nooit verkeer tegengekomen.

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Jcoppens
4 y 4.0
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Nice slope with good road surface. In the run up, you seem to be driving into a wall, but a few kicks and it is over.

Leuke helling met goed wegdek. In de aanloop lijk je teken een muur te rijden, maar een aantal keer trappen en hij is gepasseerd.

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Mathe
4 y 3.0 00:03:13 (7.7 mph)
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400 metres at high percentages. The rest is manageable.
You see the steep part in front of you. Change your mind and go for it full throttle. Good road surface.
At the end left and then down to Ename via cobblestones. Not nice when it was raining.

400 meter harken tegen hoge percentages. De rest goed te doen.
Je ziet t steile stuk voor je. Verstand op nul en vol gas er tegen aan. Goed wegdek.
Einde links en dan afdaling naar Ename via kasseitjes. Niet fijn toen t regende.

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dwelleke
4 y 3.0
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Small piece quite steep, but the rest goes very well. One golden tip, don't ride to the right at the top if cobblestones are not your thing ;)

Klein stukje vrij steil, maar de rest loopt zeer goed. Eén gouden tip, rij bij het bovenkomen niet naar rechts als kasseien je ding niet zijn ;)

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wannes9000
5 y 3.0 00:05:43 (4.3 mph)
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The climb itself I found difficult, but that was because I had not trained much. But traffic is very good and so is the asphalt. Definitely worth it!

De beklimming zelf vondt ik moeilijk, maar dat was omdat ik nog niet veel had getraind. Maar verkeer is zeer goed een asfalt ook. Zeker de moeite waard!

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Eddy
7 y
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Is not so bad if you are a little trained small tricky piece of asphalt bolt well.

Valt goed mee als je een beetje getraind bent klein lastig stukje asfalt bolt goed.

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Climbing times

5 mph 00:04:58
7 mph 00:03:31
9 mph 00:02:44
12 mph 00:02:03

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Frequently Asked Questions

You don't need special gearing for Wolvenberg. 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.

Wolvenberg 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.

Wolvenberg is 0.4 mi long.

The average gradient of Wolvenberg is 6.7%.

Wolvenberg has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 13.8%.

The summit of Wolvenberg is at 236 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 00:04:58 to climb Wolvenberg. At 7 mph the time is 00:03:31, and at 9 mph 00:02:44. For the fastest cyclists, 00:02:03 is an achievable time.

Wolvenberg is located in the region East Flanders in Belgium.

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