Gent-Wevelgem 2023 route

Maps
By published
Jump to:
Image 1 of 2
Route details for the 2023 Gent-Wevelgem
Profile of the 2023 Gent-Wevelgem(Image credit: Gent-Wevelgem)
Swipe to scroll horizontally
Gent-Wevelgem route summary
Distance260.9 kilometres
StartMenin Gate, Ypres
FinishWevelgem
Start time10:50 CET
Finish time16:48 CET

This year's route is shorter than in 2022 at 260.9 kilometres, with the large loop heading toward the North Sea to Veurne then circling back toward the bergs around Mesen.

The first 140 kilometres are mostly flat but subject to strong crosswinds, while the final 120 kilometres contain nine major climbs: the Scherpenberg, Baneberg, Monteberg, Kemmelberg (Belvedère), Monteberg, Kemmelberg (Belvedere), Scherpenberg, Baneberg and lastly, the Kemmelberg (Ossuaire). 

Article continues below

Also in the second half of the race are three sections of dirt and grass farm roads coined the Plugstreets by British soldiers during WWI.

Following third and final ascent of the Kemmelberg, which is taken from its steeper western side, all that remained was the final 34km run-in westwards to the finish in Wevelgem.

Gent-Wevelgem 2023 Climbs

  • Scherpenberg, km. 166
  • Baneberg, km. 170.7
  • Monteberg, km. 176.7
  • Kemmelberg (Belvedère), km. 178.5
  • Monteberg, km. 207.3
  • Kemmelberg (Belvedère), km. 209.1
  • Scherpenberg, km. 216.6
  • Baneberg, km. 221.3
  • Kemmelberg (Ossuaire), km. 226.6
Laura Weislo
Laura Weislo
Managing Editor

Laura Weislo is a Cyclingnews veteran of 20 years. Having joined in 2006, Laura extensively covered the Operacion Puerto doping scandal, the years-long conflict between the UCI and the Tour de France organisers ASO over the creation of the WorldTour, and the downfall of Lance Armstrong and his lifetime ban for doping. As Managing Editor, Laura coordinates coverage for North American events and global news.