Älggi from Sachseln

Älggi from Sachseln is one of cycling's great tests — 10.1km of sustained climbing, gaining 1,152m from base to summit. The average gradient of 11.4% disguises ramps of 23.2% — the kind of gradient that turns plans into prayers. The 5 hairpin turns break up the climb, each one revealing a new perspective on the road ahead. The road reaches 1,672m — high enough to feel the altitude on tired legs. Located in Obwalden, Switzerland.