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Emma Pyramid climb

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Emma Pyramid climb

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Emma Pyramid climb

Recommended by 1072 road cyclists out of 1084

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Location: Rozendaal, Gelderland, Netherlands

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Best Road Cycling Rides to Emma Pyramid climb

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1. Posbank Viewpoint – Posbank Descent loop from Oosterbeek

103km

04:22

530m

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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2. Posbank Viewpoint – Posbank Descent loop from Veenendaal-De Klomp

117km

04:58

590m

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

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3. Emma Pyramid climb – Posbank Viewpoint loop from Dieren

53.1km

02:34

470m

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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Tips

Klaske Schep

November 3, 2025

Please note: The Emma Pyramid, the tower that can be climbed, is temporarily closed. All routes are still accessible. The tower itself cannot be climbed for safety reasons. This is temporary, as maintenance still needs to be scheduled.

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erwinsikkens_com

April 11, 2020

The Bovenallee climb (known locally as the 'Emma Piramide' after the wooden Emma Piramide tower / viewing point, just off the top of the climb) is a nasty short and beautiful climb. It even features the only hairpin corner of the Netherlands (outside of the south tip of Limburg).
It's a great little climb to push it hard. When making the descent, please be careful in the corners at the bottom of the descent as they are sharp and you don't always have a clear view on the rest of the road.

Leo

August 30, 2020

Nice to combine with the other climbs on the Posbank. From the Emmapiramide you can cycle all the way from the country estate Beekhuizen (Beekhuizenseweg) to the tea house on top of the Posbank, then turn left there down the descent of the Steeg, then follow the cattle grid at the bottom right and then before the railway crossing right the provincial road to Arnhem and go up again at the Rozenbos road and then at the tea house at the top turn left again to Rheden (descent watch out for cars). At the bottom follow the provincial road to Arnhem again and at the roundabout at the end of Rheden turn right up the Snippendaalse road. Then you can do another round yourself or add some variation towards Arnhem, Laag-Soeren, Rheden, de Steeg or descend and choose the flat

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Dennis Hobbenschot

June 25, 2020

Beautiful winding climb that takes you towards the Posbank. From here you can go in different directions and you will gain the necessary altitude. Enjoy!

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Wouter Hendriksen | Deurdonderen

March 7, 2021

The famous Emma Pyramide is a absolute must do! Hairpin turns on Dutch roads aren't very common, so make sure you enjoy the ones that are on this short and punchy climb!

Koen Kaffener

August 18, 2020

Hairpin bends in the east of the Netherlands! What a luxury.

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Marco

August 28, 2020

Hairpin bends in the Netherlands, what more could you want? Can be combined very well with a climb towards the Zijpenberg / Posbank from Velp.

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Harry Homan

July 27, 2021

Not too long a climb, but challenging enough and a nice one to train climbing. This can also be combined well with the ascent of the Posbank and thus have 2 climbing sections in 1 route.

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Tanja

June 1, 2020

Top climb to train on.

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Lars

July 14, 2024

The Emma Pyramid is located in the Veluwezoom National Park, near the village of Rozendaal. The road leading to the Emma Pyramid is generally well-maintained and provides a safe environment for climbing. Traffic is usually minimal, especially during quieter times. Upon reaching the Emma Pyramid summit, you'll be rewarded with stunning views of the Veluwezoom and the surrounding nature. It's a perfect spot to rest and take in the scenery before beginning your descent.

Climbing the Emma Pyramid not only presents a physical challenge but also offers an opportunity to appreciate the natural beauty of Veluwezoom. It's a must for cyclists who enjoy discovering new routes and testing their climbing skills. The average gradient of the climb varies between 3% and 5%, with some steeper sections towards the summit. The climb to the Emma Pyramid is approximately 1.5 to 2 kilometers long, depending on the route chosen, with an elevation gain of about 50 to 70 meters.

Merlijn Spenkelink

April 22, 2020

Hate-love relationship with this climb.

Jeroen de Boer

May 21, 2020

Nice climbing, and the road is clear and not too busy.

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JOM

April 13, 2022

Nice descent

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Ralf

April 19, 2022

Alpine pass flair in Holland

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Remco Wolf

August 14, 2022

When you climb the Emma pyramid from Rozendaal, there are now a number of road narrowings in the way. So keep in mind that you may have to stop when oncoming traffic arrives.

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Jean-Luc Laval

May 21, 2023

Hairpin bends…! Where do you find them in NL? This is one of the most beautiful roads in NL

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Alfred Bollen 🍀

May 5, 2025

The Italian road near Doorwerth also has hairpin bends.

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Cobbles Cycling

June 16, 2025

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Bastian

September 23, 2024

The area is quiet outside the weekends. and you can get tired, with some altitude meters.

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Uphill 40 m

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Location: Rozendaal, Gelderland, Netherlands

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2. Posbank Viewpoint – Posbank Descent loop from Veenendaal-De Klomp

3. Emma Pyramid climb – Posbank Viewpoint loop from Dieren

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