Climb 3 of 22East Flanders, Belgium
Oude Kwaremont
Riders in the Tour of Flanders climb the Oude Kwaremont three times. It is a long cobbled road in Kluisbergen, in the Flemish Ardennes of Belgium.
- km long
- 2
- metres up
- 84
- steepest part
- 9%
- Flat
- Gentle
- Steady
- Hard
- Steep
How long does it take to ride up Oude Kwaremont?
For a rider who weighs 75 kg, riding at a steady pace with no stops:
- New to exercise: about 13 min
- I ride now and then: about 10 min
- I ride most weeks: about 8 min
Put in your own weight and fitness to see your time.
Ride Oude Kwaremont at home
In Couch to Climb, the plan for Oude Kwaremont is 6 weeks, with 3 rides a week on your smart trainer. It is climb 3 of 22. You start on Box Hill for free, then work up the climbs one at a time.
About the climb
The road starts on smooth tarmac, then turns to cobbles for the rest of the way up. The first stretch of cobbles is the hardest. Halfway up, near the church in Kwaremont village, the slope eases off.
The Tour of Flanders first used the climb in 1974. Since 2012 it has been one of the two main hills of the race, along with the nearby Paterberg. Other Belgian races use it too, such as E3 Harelbeke and Dwars door Vlaanderen.
Questions about riding Oude Kwaremont
Riders in the Tour of Flanders climb the Oude Kwaremont three times. It is a long cobbled road in Kluisbergen, in the Flemish Ardennes of Belgium.
How many times does the Tour of Flanders climb the Oude Kwaremont?
Since 2012 the race has climbed it three times. It is one of the first big climbs of the day and one of the last.
Is the Oude Kwaremont all cobbles?
No. The bottom part is tarmac. The cobbles start after that and carry on to the top.
Can I train for the Oude Kwaremont at home?
Yes. Couch to Climb is a phone app with a step by step plan for the Oude Kwaremont. You ride it on a smart trainer at home, three times a week.
Updated . Written by Next Big Leap Ltd, who make the Couch to Climb app.
Ride up a famous climb on your indoor bike
Couch to Climb is a step by step plan for a smart trainer at home. It takes you from the sofa to the top of a real climb, with no stops. Your first climb, Box Hill, is free.
