Hochwechsel from Bruck an der Lafnitz

Hochwechsel from Bruck an der Lafnitz is one of cycling's great tests — 13.7km of sustained climbing, gaining 1,193m from base to summit. Averaging 8.7%, the road kicks to 15.4% at its steepest — a brutal pitch that demands respect. The 3 hairpin turns break up the climb, each one revealing a new perspective on the road ahead. The road reaches 1,734m — high enough to feel the altitude on tired legs. Located in Styria, Austria.