Dachstein from Schildlehen

The Dachsteinstraße rises 5.6km through wooded valleys and open mountainside, gaining 498m to 1,683m. Averaging 9%, the road kicks to 15.4% at its steepest — a brutal pitch that demands respect. The 9 hairpin turns break up the climb, each one revealing a new perspective on the road ahead. The road reaches 1,683m — high enough to feel the altitude on tired legs. Located in Styria, Austria.