Abstract: A flexible pipe element, in particular for the exhaust gas system of a motor vehicle is provided. The pipe element includes a metal bellows (1), with a thread-like or annular corrugated construction, and a metal hose (3), which is positioned coaxially within the metal bellows (1), and is formed of segments that are annular or wound in the manner of a thread. The external cross section of the hose is smaller than the interal cross section of the metal bellows. At least one spacer (4) is arranged between the metal bellows (1) and the metal hose (3). The metal hose (3) is configured in such a way that at least in a compressed position of the metal hose (3), the individual wound sections or the individual annular segments that do not have a radial form-fit with a respective adjacent one of the wound sections or segments.