Luossavaara from Kiruna

At just 1.8km, Luossavaara from Kiruna is short but deceptively intense — 160m of elevation packed into a brief, breathless effort. Averaging 9.1%, the road kicks to 15.5% at its steepest — a brutal pitch that demands respect. The 1 hairpin turns break up the climb, each one revealing a new perspective on the road ahead. Located in Norrbotten, Sweden.