Estaleiro da Barragem do Fratel from Barca da Amieira

At just 1.2km, Estaleiro da Barragem do Fratel from Barca da Amieira is short but deceptively intense — 67m of elevation packed into a brief, breathless effort. The average gradient of 5.5% disguises ramps of 13% — 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 Portalegre, Portugal.