Lerchenberg from Schwarzhausen

At just 2.9km, Lerchenberg from Schwarzhausen is short but deceptively intense — 113m of elevation packed into a brief, breathless effort. The average gradient of 3.8% disguises ramps of 10.1% — 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 Thuringia, Germany.