Königsleiten

At just 1.9km, Königsleiten is short but deceptively intense — 109m of elevation packed into a brief, breathless effort. The average gradient of 5.8% disguises ramps of 12.7% — the kind of gradient that turns plans into prayers. The 9 hairpin turns break up the climb, each one revealing a new perspective on the road ahead. The road reaches 1,616m — high enough to feel the altitude on tired legs. Located in Salzburg, Austria.