Climbs

 

Cycling in Luxembourg

With approximately 600 km of marked cycling routes and 700 km of mountain biking trails, our neighboring country, Luxembourg, is a true paradise for cyclists. Beyond the capital, the varied landscape—with its hills, forests, rock formations, vineyards, rivers, castles, and beautiful historic towns and villages—offers a stunning setting for cycling. And there are plenty of challenges for gravel riders as well.

  

Cycling in the rugged heart of Andalusia from Coín

When people think of Andalusia, they often picture sun-drenched beaches, tapas in a village square, or a cocktail with a view of the sea. But for cyclists, the real magic lies inland. From the charming town of Coín, a landscape unfolds that seems tailor-made for road bikes—and perhaps even more so for gravel bikes: rolling valleys, long climbs, lush vegetation, and endless vistas under a clear blue sky.

  

Challenging Cycling Through Flemish Brabant

Visit Flemish Brabant treats cyclists to no fewer than four challenging road routes totaling 450 km and 600 km of gravel routes. On the road routes, you’ll follow the same roads where Eddy Merckx, Sven Nys, and Remco Evenepoel gained their first cycling experience and did their training rides.

  • The highest paved climb in EuropeThe highest paved climb in Europe
    In addition to some of the climbs that the riders had to tackle during this year's Vuelta, we also take a closer look at the highest paved climb in Spain and even in Europe. The last Grand Tour of the year is known for the many climbs that are tackled over three weeks. Steep slopes in particular color the route every year. Very steep, but usually not as long as in France or Italy. But that is not the case for the Pico de Veleta, because with almost 43 kilometers of climbing, it is one of the longest climbs in Europe.
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  • The highest paved climb in EuropeThe highest paved climb in Europe
    In addition to some of the climbs that the riders had to tackle during this year’s Vuelta, we also take a closer look at the highest paved climb in Spain and even in Europe. The last Grand Tour of the year is known for the many climbs that are tackled over three weeks. Steep slopes ...