Lichtenburg from Ostheim von der Rhön

At just 2.8km, Lichtenburg from Ostheim von der Rhön is short but deceptively intense — 185m of elevation packed into a brief, breathless effort. The average gradient of 6.7% disguises ramps of 13.7% — 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.