Muur van Geraardsbergen from Geraardsbergen

Route overview

Suitable for riders looking for a short, moderately steep climb of under 1 km and 57 m elevation gain.

A 0.9 km climb starting in Geraardsbergen, Belgium, rising 57 m to 95 m at Oudeberg.

The ride begins in Geraardsbergen at an elevation of 38 m and immediately starts climbing. The route covers 0.9 km with a total elevation gain of 57 m, reaching a height of 95 m at the top near Oudeberg. The average gradient is 6.1%, with a maximum gradient of 7.2% and a steepest 500 m section averaging 8.6%. The surface is fully paved, and 74% of the route is on quiet streets. There is a brief 0.4 km stretch between 0.5 km and 0.9 km without access to cafés, shops, or water. Nearby amenities include a bakery named De Vesten at 0.3 km (27 m off-route) early in the climb, and multiple food and drink options are available at the start and finish points in Geraardsbergen. A petrol station and a castle named Kasteel Oudeberg lie near the top of the climb.

Highlights

• Climb starting in Geraardsbergen
• Summit near Oudeberg at 95 m
• Kasteel Oudeberg castle near the top
• Bakery De Vesten at 0.3 km

Practical information

Surface

Paved

Route shape

Point to point

Riding time

4 min

Best months

May to Sep — daily highs of 18–23 °C in those months

Know before you go

• 0.4 km without café, shop or water from km 0.5 to 0.9

Routes are for inspiration. Roads, surfaces and conditions change — check locally and ride within your limits.