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Koppenberg from Melden

Melden, BelgiumRoad

Routed from the map This classic road was traced on OpenStreetMap and measured against the terrain model; no member has recorded it yet. Ridden it? Add your recording and photos.

1 km
Distance
63 m
Elevation gain
Easy
Difficulty
Paved
Surface
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Elevation profile

Total ascent
63 m
Distance
1 km
Elevation (m)0204060800 km0.5 km1 km1 kmHighest point74 m at 1.4 kmStart0 kmFinish1 km

Route overview

A very short climb suitable for riders seeking a brief ascent with moderate steepness.

A short 1.4 km climb from Melden to Koppenberg, Belgium, with 63 m elevation gain.

This route starts in Melden and climbs steadily to Koppenberg peak. The climb begins at 0.5 km and rises 62 m over 0.9 km, averaging 6.7% with a maximum gradient of 9.5%, reaching 74 m at the top. The steepest 500 m section, at 9.1%, is around 0.7 km into the ride. The route surface is mostly paved (93%) with a small gravel section (7%). The road is predominantly minor roads (76%). From 0.2 km to the route end at 1.4 km, there is a longest stretch of 1.2 km without a café, shop or water access, although the Koppenberg pub lies 32 m off route near the start at 0.2 km. At the start in Melden, there are several food and drink options including the Koppenberg pub, CaféLégumes restaurant, Kopain restaurant and Bar Blysss. Near the route end at 1.3 km lies the Koppenberg peak at 77 m and the Rotelenberg peak, both close to the road.

Highlights

  • Climb from Melden to Koppenberg peak
  • Steepest 500 m section at 9.1%
  • Route climbs to 74 m elevation
  • Koppenberg pub near start

Along the route

Measured from the recorded track and OpenStreetMap.

Climbs

ClimbStarts atLengthGainAverageMaxTop
—0.5 km0.9 km62 m6.7 %9.5 %74 m

High point 74 m at 1.4 km; low point 11 m. Passes beneath Koppenberg, Rotelenberg.

What this ride is like

Measured from OpenStreetMap along the track and the elevation profile.

Roads
76% minor road
Surface
Paved throughout
Gradient
64% climbing · 7% descending · 29% flat
Steep sections
0.6 km over 5% · 0.4 km over 8% · steepest 500 m averages 9.1% at 0.7 km

Along the way

Within a few hundred metres of the track, from OpenStreetMap. Opening hours change — treat this as where to look, not a promise.

Food, water and shops

  1. 0.2 kmKoppenberg · pub · 30 m off route

Worth a stop

  • 1.3 km — Koppenberg (peak, 77 m)

At the start

  • Koppenberg · pub · 160 m
  • CaféLégumes · restaurant · 150 m
  • Kopain · restaurant · 150 m
  • Bar Blysss · bar · 150 m

Stay after this ride

  • Koppenherberg · guest house · 300 m from the finish
  • Ayuryoga Wellnesshotel · hotel · 3.1 km from the finish

Practical information

Surface
Paved
Route shape
Point to point
Riding time
6 min

Know before you go

  • 1.2 km stretch without café, shop or water from 0.2 km to 1.4 km
  • 0.4 km on gravel surface
  • 0.6 km climbing over 5%
  • 0.4 km climbing over 8%

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