The Eikenberg climbs north from the lower ground in Maarkedal towards the ridge east of Oudenaarde. Its cobbles stretch far enough to make surface and slope a continuous conversation, rather than a short interruption. There are patches of asphalt along the road's sides, but the climb's identity remains in the stones. The stronger opening portion draws height from the hillside before the gradient eases, allowing the road to change its demands without immediately releasing the rider.
At about 1.2 kilometres, the selected ascent has more room to develop than the region's shortest ramps. The average gradient is around 5%, though that figure softens the difference between the early climbing and the more gradual upper road. Once the slope relents, keeping the wheels moving over the paving still takes attention. The finish arrives through an easing of effort rather than a dramatic summit. Eikenberg is a substantial, readable climb whose difficulty comes from the whole passage.
01 / The ascent
Elevation profile
02 / The numbers
Climb statistics
- Distance
- 1.22 km
- Elevation gain
- 62 m
- Average gradient
- 5.0%
- Climb category
- Uncategorized
- Start elevation
- 21 m
- Summit elevation
- 82 m
03 / Your effort
How long would it take?
Enter the power you could hold for the whole climb. We calculate a moving time from the elevation profile and the forces you ride against.
Use your intended climbing effort, rather than FTP unless you can hold it for the predicted duration.
Bike + kit includes clothing, bottles and luggage.
Advanced settings
Defaults represent a road-bike scenario. Adjust these settings to match your tyres, drivetrain and riding position.
Modelled moving time
5 min
- Power throughout
- 225 W
- Average speed
- 16.0 km/h
Based on the 1.23 km elevation profile. Assumes steady power, with no stops, braking or drafting. Rounded to the nearest minute.
The science behind the calculation
For each part of the stored profile, we solve the steady-state cycling power equation for speed, then add distance ÷ speed across the climb. Gravity uses rider + equipment weight; available power is W/kg × rider weight. This uses the profile’s distance and elevation together, without mixing in another route’s metrics.
Power × efficiency = gravity + rolling resistance + air resistance + bearing losses
The resistance equations are adapted from Martin et al. (1998), Validation of a Mathematical Model for Road Cycling Power. Air density changes with profile altitude using NASA’s standard-atmosphere model. This calculator’s adaptation has not been independently validated.
It predicts travel at the power you enter, including on descents. It does not model acceleration, cornering, braking, traffic, wind, changing weather or fatigue. At altitude, choose power you can sustain there: thinner air reduces drag, but this model does not predict its effect on your ability to produce power. Profile quality and assumed equipment settings also affect the result.
04 / On the ground
Route map
Route overview
Eikenberg
Maarkedal, Vlaams Gewest, Belgium
- Route length
- 1.22 km
- Total ascent
- 62 m
- Average gradient
- 5.0%
05 / Take it home
The climb, as artwork
Turn the route into a personalised topographic print. Choose your colours and composition, then download your artwork.
06 / Keep exploring
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