Koppenberg

The Koppenberg rises 77 meters above sea level with cobblestone paths reaching gradients of up to 22 percent along its course.

The mountain pass became part of the Tour of Flanders cycling race in 1976 until 1987, when Danish cyclist Jesper Skibby's accident led to its removal.

The name Koppenberg derives from kinderkoppen, Dutch slang for cobblestones that resemble children's heads covering the steep road surface.

The climbing route extends 0.6 kilometers with an 11.1 percent average gradient, presenting additional challenges during wet weather conditions.

The surrounding Koppenberg forest contains 150 to 200-year-old oak trees and transforms into a sea of blue wild hyacinths each spring.

Location: Oudenaarde

Elevation above the sea: 78 m

Part of: Flemish Ardennes

GPS coordinates: 50.81037,3.57957

Latest update: May 27, 2025 17:31