La Cumbre from Río Madera

The Carretera rises 7.2km through wooded valleys and open mountainside, gaining 362m to 1,523m. Averaging 5%, the road kicks to 9.1% at its steepest — a notable steepening that demands respect. The 4 hairpin turns break up the climb, each one revealing a new perspective on the road ahead. The road reaches 1,523m — high enough to feel the altitude on tired legs. Located in Andalusia, Spain.