Amstel Gold Race 2023: view the route

The Amstel Gold Race 2023 is scheduled for Sunday 16 April and is the only official Classic for the pros in the Netherlands. The route starts in Maastricht and takes the peloton along a relentless سلسلة of short climbs to the finish in Vilt, near the Cauberg in Valkenburg. The men will have to cover 253 kilometres, while the women face no less than 156 kilometres this year.

On Saturday 15 April, amateurs and enthusiasts can take part in the Tour Version of the Amstel Gold Race 2023. Participants can choose from various distances, ranging from 65 to 240 kilometres. The cost of participation varies and depends on registration. Participants must be selected by ballot to take part.

The Amstel Gold Race route is demanding and made up of endless twists and turns. It winds through church villages and narrow roads, which can sometimes make it tricky for spectators to follow the race closely. But for many, it is of course all about the climbs. The AGR route features no fewer than 33 climbs, including the Loorberg, Cauberg and Geulhemmerberg, which are tackled multiple times.

The favourites for the Amstel Gold Race 2023 are not yet known, but we do already know that Tadej Pogacar and Tom Pidcock will be on the start line. Hopefully Mathieu van der Poel and Wout van Aert will also make an appearance. In the women’s race, last year’s winner Martha Cavalli will be back, along with Annemiek van Vleuten, Demi Vollering and Marianne Vos.

The Amstel Gold Race is not only a pro spectacle for the top riders, but also a mighty challenge for enthusiasts. It is a beautiful race that attracts many spectators every year. We’re curious to see who comes out on top this year!

Route of the Amstel Gold Race 2023

In the 2023 Amstel Gold Race, the riders are treated to a demanding route with 33 climbs and a total distance of 253.6 kilometres. The race starts in Maastricht and heads north, before the first climb of the day, the Maasberg, appears soon after. From that point on, it is constantly up and down over the narrow roads of South Limburg. The riders tackle increasingly smaller loops around the finish town of Vilt and face the steepest climbs throughout the day.

The race starts in Maastricht and heads north, out of the city. After 12 kilometres, the first climb appears: the Maasberg. This is only a taste of what is still to come, because throughout the day the riders will go from one climb to the next, in ever smaller loops around the finish town of Vilt.

The steepest climbs of the day come in the run-in to the finale, with the Gulperbergweg, Kruisberg, Eyserbosweg and Fromberg packed closely together. These climbs are extremely steep, with sections of over 20%, making it even tougher for the riders after 200 kilometres of racing. The Keuterberg, 27 kilometres from the finish, will demand even more from the riders with a steepest section of 22%.

After the Keuterberg comes the final climb of the day, the Cauberg, serving up 800 metres of grinding at 6.5%, with a toughest section of 12.8%. This is a classic in the Amstel Gold Race, and the riders will have to dig deep to conquer this ascent.

The final 16-kilometre lap starts after crossing the finish line and first takes the riders to the Geulhemmerberg, a 1-kilometre climb at 5%. It then continues via the narrow Kuitenbergweg to the Bemelerberg. At 900 metres at 4.5%, this is the final ascent of the day, and the summit lies 6 kilometres from the finish. In the hamlet of Gasthuis, the route turns left onto the Franse Steeg, and via Terblijt the men race towards the line.

The 2023 Amstel Gold Race will be a real challenge for the riders, with a route that has it all: long distances, steep climbs and narrow roads. As a spectator, you can enjoy a fantastic bike race and cheer on the riders as they give everything to reach the finish. 

Amstel Gold Race details

The Amstel Gold Race takes place on Sunday 16 April. It starts at 10:45 and is expected to finish around 16:50.

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Climbs

Below is an overview of all 33 climbs in the 2023 Amstel Gold Race. Sorted by order of appearance in the race.

1. Maasberg: 1.6 km, 4.2%
2. Geulhemmerberg: 1.7 km, 4.6%
3. Bemelerberg: 900 m, 4.5%
4. Loorberg: 1.6 km, 5.2%
5. Sibbergrubbe: 1.8 km, 3.9%
6. Cauberg: 800 m, 6.5%
7. Geulhemmerberg: 1.7 km, 4.6%
8. Bemelerberg: 900 m, 4.5%
9. Wolfsberg: 1.2 km, 6.3%
10. Camerig: 4.8 km, 4.8%
11. Drielandenpunt: 0.9 km, 5.2%
12. Gemmenich: 1.1 km, 4.6%
13. Vijlenerbos: 2.3 km, 3.7%
14. Eperheide: 2.4 km, 4.4%
15. Gulperberg: 0.6 km, 7.5%
16. Plettenberg: 1.1 km, 5.9%
17. Eyserbosweg: 1.2 km, 6.2%
18. Fromberg: 1.6 km, 4.8%
19. Keutenberg: 1.7 km, 5.9%
20. Bergseweg: 2.3 km, 3.7%
21. Sibbergrubbe: 1.8 km, 3.9%
22. Cauberg: 800 m, 6.5%
23. Geulhemmerberg: 1.7 km, 4.6%
24. Bemelerberg: 900 m, 4.5%
25. Wolfsberg: 1.2 km, 6.3%
26. Camerig: 4.8 km, 4.8%
27. Drielandenpunt: 0.9 km, 5.2%
28. Gemmenich: 1.1 km, 4.6%
29. Vijlenerbos: 2.3 km, 3.7%
30. Eperheide: 2.4 km, 4.4%
31. Gulperberg: 0.6 km, 7.5%
32. Plettenberg: 1.1 km, 5.9%
33. Eyserbosweg: 1.2 km, 6.2%

It’s clear that during the Amstel Gold Race, riders face plenty of climbs, with a large number of ascents coming just a few kilometres apart. Most climbs have gradients of around 4–6%, but there are also a few tough ones reaching 7.5%, and even a steepest section of 22% on the Keutenberg. As Acelera, we wish all participants the best of luck and plenty of enjoyment during this classic!