It won't be long until this coming Sunday, March 6, before we experience a Tour of Flanders in what is expected to be another beastly battle between Tadej Pogacar and Mathieu van der Poel. We take a look at all the climbs where the two - and many others - will face off this Sunday.
In this article we are going to show you in detail all the climbs (the famous bergs) that dominate the whole circuit as well as the cobbled sectors that the cyclists will have to face in search of the victory of the second Monument of the season. It must be taken into account that some of the decisive ones such as the Oude Kwaremont or the Paterberg, which usually end up deciding the race, are climbed several times.
CLIMBS: TOUR DE FLANDES 2025:
- Oude Kwaremont (km 126.8, 142.1 km from finish) - 2200 meters at 4% average gradient, with a maximum of 11.6%.
- Eikenberg (km 140.8, 128.1 km from finish) - 1200 meters at 5.20%, with a maximum gradient of 10%.
- Wolvenberg (km 147.9, 121 km to go) - 645 meters at 7.90%, reaching a maximum of 17.3%.
- Molenberg (km 157.9, 111 km from the finish) - 463 meters at 7%, with a maximum gradient of 14.2%.
- Berendries (km 172.3, 96.6 km from the finish) - 940 meters at 7%, with a maximum gradient of 12.3%.
- Valkenberg (km 174.9, 94 km to finish) - 540 meters at 8.10%, with a peak of 12.8%.
- Berg Ten Houte (km 195.2, 73.7 km to finish) - 1100 meters at 6%, with a demanding maximum gradient of 21%.
- Nieuwe Kruisberg/Hotond (km 204.7, 64.2 km from finish) - 2700 meters at 4%, with a maximum of 8.5%.
- Oude Kwaremont (km 210.1, 58.8 km from the finish) - Second ascent of this climb, with the same characteristics: 2200 meters at 4% and a peak of 11.6%.
- Paterberg (km 214.6, 54.3 km from finish) - 360 meters very hard at 12.90%, with a maximum gradient of 20.3%.
- Koppenberg (km 220.1, 48.8 km from finish) - 600 meters at 11.60%, with a maximum gradient of 22%, the steepest point of the course.
- Steenbeekdries (km 228.3, 40.6 km from finish) - 1100 meters at 3.10%, with a maximum gradient of 7.6%.
- Taaienberg (km 232.1, 36.8 km from finish) - 530 meters at 6.60%, reaching 15.80% at its hardest point.
- Oude Kruisberg/Hotond (km 242.4, 26.5 km to finish) - 2700 meters at 4.10%, with a maximum gradient of 9.4%.
- Oude Kwaremont (km 252.2, 16.7 km from the finish) - Third and final ascent of this iconic climb, with 2200 meters at 4% and a peak of 11.6%.
- Paterberg (km 255.6, 13.3 km from the finish) - Last climb of the course, with 360 meters at 12.90% and a maximum of 20.3%.
COBBLED SECTORS TOUR OF FLANDERS 20
- Doorn (km 109.0, 159.9 km from finish) - 1650 meters of cobblestones.
- Holleweg (km 148.0, 120.9 km from finish) - 1100 meters of cobblestones.
- Karel Martelstraat (km 149.2, 119.7 km from finish) - 1200 meters of cobblestones.
- Jagerij (km 152.0, 116.9 km from finish) - 800 meters of cobblestones.
- Paddestraat (km 162.8, 106.1 km from finish) - 2300 meters of cobblestones, one of the longest sections.
- Mariaborrestraat (km 228.3, 40.6 km from finish) - 400 meters of cobblestones.
- Stationsberg (km 230.2, 38.7 km from finish) - 700 meters of cobblestones.
Rúben SilvaEditor-in-Chief
A founding contributor to CyclingUpToDate since its launch in January 2022, Ruben Silva has played a central role in shaping the site’s editorial direction and long-term growth. Before joining the project, he built his experience through independent blogging at Echelons Hub and by producing race previews for Ciclismo Internacional, developing a strong analytical voice rooted in daily engagement with professional cycling.
Beyond editorial work, he has been closely involved in the expansion and coordination of CyclingUpToDate’s wider network, helping establish and support sister platforms across multiple languages. This includes ongoing collaboration with CiclismoAlDia (Spanish), CiclismoAtual (Portuguese), WielrennenUpToDate (Dutch), and RadsportAktuell (German), contributing to a shared editorial vision and consistent international coverage.
He also helps oversee editorial governance across the network, setting standards for accuracy and consistency and coordinating updates or corrections when needed.
Originally from the Porto metropolitan area in Portugal, he holds a bachelor’s degree in Geography. His path into cycling journalism was shaped not through formal media training, but through independent reporting, community engagement, and sustained on-the-ground involvement in the sport.
Over the course of his career, he has conducted approximately 100 interviews across road cycling and cyclocross, ranging from one-to-one conversations and online formats to press conferences and on-site pre- and post-race coverage. His interviews include leading riders, team managers, and prominent figures within cycling media: Tadej Pogacar, Jonas Vingegaard, Mathieu van der Poel, Primoz Roglic, Wout van Aert, Joao Almeida and Tom Pidcock; managers like Patrick Lefevere and Joxean Matxin; and YouTube personality Bryan Kennedy (BKXC)...
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