Falkertsee from Vorwald

Falkertsee from Vorwald is one of cycling's great tests — 7.6km of sustained climbing, gaining 809m from base to summit. Averaging 10.6%, the road kicks to 18.8% at its steepest — a brutal pitch that demands respect. The 5 hairpin turns break up the climb, each one revealing a new perspective on the road ahead. The road reaches 1,882m — high enough to feel the altitude on tired legs. Located in Carinthia, Austria.