Grosse Scheidegg from Meiringen

The Scheideggstrasse rises 16.1km through wooded valleys and open mountainside, gaining 1,260m to 1,961m. The average gradient of 7.8% disguises ramps of 16.3% — the kind of gradient that turns plans into prayers. 13 hairpins punctuate the ascent, offering brief respite in the corners before the gradient bites again. The road reaches 1,961m — high enough to feel the altitude on tired legs. Located in Bern, Switzerland.