Toupsberg is a climb of 1.3 kilometers (category 4). The climb finishes at 158 m above sea level. It is located in Kerkrade, Limburg, Nederland. The average gradient is 3.5% with a maximum of 11.1%. The climb has 45 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty breakdown: At 1.3 km with an average gradient of 3.5%, the Toupsberg from Haanrade is a short but demanding climb, rated Category 4. The real crux sits between 0.2 and 0.4 km, where the gradient hits 10% for almost 200 m. The start at 6% (0.0-0.2 km) sets the tone straight away, while the flat stretch at 0% between 0.6 and 0.8 km gives you a brief breather. It's an effort of intensity, not endurance, and it punishes riders who go out too hard.
Pacing tips:
1. Ease into it. Over the first 200 m at 6%, stay at threshold so you still have legs left when you reach the 10% section.
2. Prepare for the 10% section. Shift into an easier gear before 0.2 km, stay seated and keep a smooth cadence rather than mashing the pedals.
3. Recover on the flat. Between 0.6 and 0.8 km, use the 0% gradient to loosen up, then push again before the finish at 2% and 1%.
1.3 km • 45 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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