Vrakelberg is a climb of 1.5 kilometers (category 4). The climb finishes at 181 m above sea level. It is located in Gulpen-Wittem, Limburg, Nederland. The average gradient is 3.6% with a maximum of 13.1%. The climb has 52 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty breakdown: The Vrakelberg from Ubachsberg is a short but demanding climb, with 52 m of elevation gain over 1.5 km and an average gradient of 3.6%. The real crux sits between km 0.2 and km 0.6, where the road hits 10% over 380 m, so you need to manage your effort from the very start. After km 0.8 the road eases off noticeably, with a near-flat section followed by 1 to 2% gradients all the way to the top, which leaves little room to recover at the end. The col is manageable, but it will be decided mainly by your ability to hold a steady rhythm on the steep part.
Pacing tips:
1. Save your legs from the start The km 0.0-0.2 section, at 3%, is the perfect place to find your rhythm without blowing up before the 10% section.
2. Keep a smooth cadence on the steep stuff Between km 0.2-0.4 and 0.4-0.6, choose a gear you can spin comfortably and stay seated to keep a steady cadence, without surging.
3. Recover on the flat Use the near-flat km 0.8-1.0 to ease off the pedals slightly before tackling the 1 to 2% grades from km 1.0-1.4.
1.5 km • 52 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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