Gerlos Pass from Wald im Pinzgau

The B165 rises 11.3km through wooded valleys and open mountainside, gaining 692m to 1,529m. The average gradient of 6.1% disguises ramps of 15.9% — 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. The road reaches 1,529m — high enough to feel the altitude on tired legs. Located in Salzburg, Austria.