Collado de la Madera from Purchena

Collado de la Madera from Purchena covers 24km and 1,095m of climbing, reaching 1,608m at the summit. The average gradient of 4.6% disguises ramps of 11.8% — 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 1,608m — high enough to feel the altitude on tired legs. Located in Andalusia, Spain.