Göscheneralp

The Göscheneralpstrasse rises 9.7km through wooded valleys and open mountainside, gaining 686m to 1,786m. The average gradient of 7.1% disguises ramps of 15.2% — the kind of gradient that turns plans into prayers. The 6 hairpin turns break up the climb, each one revealing a new perspective on the road ahead. The road reaches 1,786m — high enough to feel the altitude on tired legs. Located in Uri, Switzerland.