Bentorf via Faulensiek

At just 2.9km, Bentorf via Faulensiek is short but deceptively intense — 103m of elevation packed into a brief, breathless effort. The average gradient of 3.5% disguises ramps of 8.7% — the kind of gradient that turns plans into prayers. The 1 hairpin turns break up the climb, each one revealing a new perspective on the road ahead. Located in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany.