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Limburg · the Netherlands
Cauberg indoors
From Valkenburg to 139 m: 1.4 km and 72 m of climbing on your smart trainer, in 3D with real terrain. Indoors in any weather.
Elevation profile and data
under 4 %4–7 %7–10 %over 10 %per 500 m
How long does Cauberg take?
Estimated times at steady power, 75 kg rider, 9 kg bike, no wind or drafting – computed with the same physics as the app.
| W/kg | Watts | Time | avg km/h |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0 | 150 W | 7:25 | 10.5 |
| 2.5 | 188 W | 6:05 | 12.8 |
| 3.0 | 225 W | 5:12 | 15.0 |
| 3.5 | 263 W | 4:34 | 17.1 |
| 4.0 | 300 W | 4:05 | 19.1 |
| 5.0 | 375 W | 3:26 | 22.8 |
Time calculator
About Cauberg
The Cauberg in Valkenburg is the best-known climb in the Netherlands and the heart of the Amstel Gold Race. It is short and often ridden at full sprint.
In rampida you ride the route exactly as it lies on the road: the gradient reaches your trainer metre by metre, the scenery is built from real elevation data and OpenStreetMap. A pacer group can pull you along, and next time you race your own ghost.
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<p><a href="https://rampida.com/en/climbs/cauberg.html">Elevation profile Cauberg from Valkenburg – rampida</a></p>How to ride Cauberg indoors
- Open the appOpen rampida in Chrome or Edge and create a free account.
- Pair your trainerConnect your smart trainer or power meter under “Devices”.
- Choose CaubergDownload the GPX file and open it in the app under “Load GPX / FIT”.
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FAQ
How long and how steep is Cauberg from Valkenburg?
The climb is 1.4 km long with 72 m of climbing, from 67 m to 139 m. The average gradient is 5.3 %, the steepest kilometre 6.5 %.
How long does Cauberg take?
At 3 W/kg (225 W, 75 kg rider) about 5:12, at 4 W/kg about 4:05 – steady power, no wind. Use the calculator on this page for your own numbers.
Can I ride Cauberg on a smart trainer?
Yes. Download the GPX file, open it in rampida (“Load GPX / FIT”) and ride it in 3D with real terrain. Your FTMS smart trainer follows the gradient. It runs in Chrome or Edge, no install.
What does it cost?
During the open beta until 31 March 2027 riding is free and unlimited with a free account. Afterwards 50 km per month stay free.