Forca d'Acero from Opi

The SR509 rises 9.6km through wooded valleys and open mountainside, gaining 401m to 1,532m. Averaging 4.2%, the road kicks to 8.1% at its steepest — a notable steepening that demands respect. The 4 hairpin turns break up the climb, each one revealing a new perspective on the road ahead. The road reaches 1,532m — high enough to feel the altitude on tired legs. Located in Abruzzo, Italy.