Katzenstein from Thurnau

At just 2.3km, Katzenstein from Thurnau is short but deceptively intense — 86m of elevation packed into a brief, breathless effort. The average gradient of 3.7% disguises ramps of 8.9% — 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. Located in Bavaria, Germany.