Col du Gross Birk from Dorst

At just 1.6km, Col du Gross Birk from Dorst is short but deceptively intense — 87m of elevation packed into a brief, breathless effort. The average gradient of 5.6% disguises ramps of 12.4% — 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 Rheinland-Pfalz, France.