Hinterwald from Col du Pfaffenschlick

At just 1.9km, Hinterwald from Col du Pfaffenschlick is short but deceptively intense — 107m of elevation packed into a brief, breathless effort. The average gradient of 5.7% disguises ramps of 12% — 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 Alsace, France.