lp d'il Plaun from Rothenbrunnen

lp d'il Plaun from Rothenbrunnen is one of cycling's great tests — 14.3km of sustained climbing, gaining 1,308m from base to summit. The average gradient of 9.1% disguises ramps of 19.1% — the kind of gradient that turns plans into prayers. 14 hairpins punctuate the ascent, offering brief respite in the corners before the gradient bites again. The road reaches 1,975m — high enough to feel the altitude on tired legs. Located in Grisons, Switzerland.