Kruisberg is a climb of 1.5 kilometers (category 4). Kruisberg tops out at 166 m above sea level. It is located in Wahlwiller, Limburg, Nederland. The average gradient is 3.6% with a maximum of 14.8%. The climb has 56 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty breakdown: The Kruisberg is a short climb of 1.5 km for 56 m of elevation gain, with an average gradient of 3.6%, which puts it in 4th category. The tough part is concentrated in the first 600 metres: after a stretch at 6% between km 0.0 and 0.2, the gradient kicks up to 13% between km 0.2 and 0.4, then holds at 8% between km 0.4 and 0.6. Beyond km 0.6, the road is almost flat, with gradients between 0% and 2%, so it mostly gives you a bit of relative recovery before the finish.
Pacing tips:
1. Pace yourself from the bottom Don't go too hard on the 6% section between km 0.0 and 0.2, and save some in the tank for the 13% ramp.
2. Keep a smooth cadence in the wall Between km 0.2 and 0.4, pick a gear that suits you, stay in the saddle as much as you can, and keep your breathing steady so you don't go into the red.
3. Ramp it up again after km 0.6 Once the gradient drops to 1% between km 0.6 and 0.8, settle into a steady, strong rhythm and make up ground on the 0-2% sections, which shouldn't be underestimated.
Testimonials about Kruisberg are few, and they mostly talk about the view. Two people say the panorama is beautiful, and another simply writes "scintillating", which suggests light or a landscape that sparkles.
One testimonial actually describes a hike on foot: the person followed a walking trail from the Voortweg, past the Hermensbeek, and climbed on foot. So it is not a cyclist's account of riding the road.
The road surface, traffic, or gradient aren't mentioned on the road itself. To know what to expect on the bike, you'll need to check elsewhere or go and ride it yourself.
1.5 km • 56 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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