Course

You have a choice of 4 different distances: 74km, 128km, 159km or 237km. The longest distance (237km) starts from Antwerp just like the pros and heads for the Flemish Ardennes to conquer the legendary hills and cobbled sections. The other distances (74, 128 & 159km) start from Oudenaarde and include the Koppenberg, Kanarieberg, Oude Kwaremont and Paterberg. All distances finish in Oudenaarde. All distances finish in Oudenaarde.

237 km

(+2260 m)

159 km

(+2014 m)

128 km

(+1634 m)

74 km

(+913 m)

237 km
(+ 2260m)

Antwerpen

Lippenhovestraat

Marlboroughstraat

Haaghoek

Leberg

Berendries

Tenbosse

Parikeberg

Muur van Geraardsbergen

Valkenberg

Kapelleberg

Koppenberg

Mariaborrestraat

Steenbeekdries

Taaienberg

Berg Ten Houte

Oude Kruisberg

Hotond

Karnemelkbeekstraat

Oude Kwaremont

Paterberg

Oudenaarde

159 km
(+ 2014m)

Oudenaarde

Wolvenberg

Kerkgate

Molenberg

Paddestraat

Marlboroughstraat

Haaghoek

Leberg

Berendries

Tenbosse

Parikeberg

Muur van Geraardsbergen

Valkenberg

Kapelleberg

Koppenberg

Mariaborrestraat

Steenbeekdries

Taaienberg

Berg Ten Houte

Oude Kruisberg

Hotond

Karnemelkbeekstraat

Oude Kwaremont

Paterberg

Oudenaarde

128 km
(+ 1634m)

Oudenaarde

Wolvenberg

Kerkgate

Molenberg

Paddestraat

Marlboroughstraat

Haaghoek

Leberg

Berendries

Valkenberg

Kapelleberg

Koppenberg

Mariaborrestraat

Steenbeekdries

Taaienberg

Berg Ten Houte

Oude Kruisberg

Hotond

Karnemelkbeekstraat

Oude Kwaremont

Paterberg

Oudenaarde

74 km
(+ 913m)

Oudenaarde

Wolvenberg

Kerkgate

Karel Martelstraat

Holleweg

Koppenberg

Mariaborrestraat

Steenbeekdries

Taaienberg

Berg Ten Houte

Oude Kruisberg

Hotond

Karnemelkbeekstraat

Oude Kwaremont

Paterberg

Oudenaarde

Awaiting the full course, you can find more info on some of the main slopes below.

Oude Kwaremont

The Oude Kwaremont may not be the most difficult climb in the Flemish Ardennes, but it wins the prize for most beautiful name. Moreover, this long climb is of immeasurable beauty. Since 2012, the Oude Kwaremont has been given a leading role in the final of Tour of Flanders, with it being climbed several times.

Paterberg

Near Kwaremont is the ultra-short but super-steep climb over cobblestones of the Paterberg. A climb less than 400 meters long, yet according to experts one of the most difficult climbs in Flanders. How is that possible? Simple, mix a cobbled section with an average gradient of almost 12%! When the concrete slabs were replaced by cobblestones in 1986, the Paterberg was immediately included in the Tour of Flanders.

Taaienberg

This hill lives up to its name. Taaienberg literally means ‘tough hill’ and the reason for this name will become clear when you ascend its 530m stretch of cobblestones. This wasTom Boonen’s favourite hill to test his early season form on with an annual attack in Omloop Het Nieuwsblad earning it the name of ‘Boonenberg’.

Koppenberg

The ‘bump’ of Melden, as the Koppenberg is locally known, is guaranteed to add suspense to the Ronde, every year. Not surprisingly it has been listed as a national monument. This hill and over 100 acres of surrounding countryside add up to one the most beautiful natural hotspots in the Flemish Ardennes. The Koppenberg is also probably the most difficult climb in the region, combining maximum gradient of 20% with rutted, worn cobbles and a constantly greasy surface.