Paterberg
Category 40.36 km
Distance
48 m
Elevation Gain
12.9%
Average Gradient
20%
Max Gradient
76 m
Summit Elevation
103
Difficulty Points
17.5%
Steepest 100m
Road: Paterbergstraat
The most savage short climb in Belgian cycling. 360 metres of entirely cobbled road that averages 12.9% and hits 20% at its maximum — steep enough that many riders are forced to walk even in dry conditions. The Paterberg was added to the Tour of Flanders route in 1986 and immediately established its...
Pro Tip
Use the biggest gear you can manage and get out of the saddle immediately — seated climbing on these gradients with cobbles underneath is functionally impossible for most riders. The run-in from the K...
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Cycling in FlandersElevation data from climbfinder.com