Schweiberg is a climb of 1.0 kilometers (category 4). The climb finishes at 163 m above sea level. It is located in Mechelen, Limburg, Nederland. The average gradient is 4.4% with a maximum of 6.3%. The climb has 44 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty Breakdown: With 1 km of climbing, 44 m of elevation gain and an average gradient of 4.4%, the Schweiberg from Mechelen is a short climb rated Category 4, doable for most regular riders. The hard part is concentrated in the first section (KM 0.0-0.2), at 6%, the steepest stretch of the climb. The rest alternates between 4% (KM 0.4-0.6 and KM 0.6-0.8) and 5% (KM 0.2-0.4 and KM 0.8-1.0), with no real let-up but no sudden wall either.
Pacing Tips:
1. Don't go out too hard. In the KM 0.0-0.2 section at 6%, pace yourself so you still have something in the tank for what's coming.
2. Stay steady through the middle. Between KM 0.4-0.6 and KM 0.6-0.8, at 4%, find a constant rhythm and breathe deep.
3. Give it everything at the end. KM 0.8-1.0 at 5% is best handled with a smooth, spinning cadence and a gear that suits you, so you finish strong.
1.0 km • 44 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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