Montbronn from Hoernerhof via Hoernerhoff

At just 1.5km, Montbronn from Hoernerhof via Hoernerhoff is short but deceptively intense — 68m of elevation packed into a brief, breathless effort. The average gradient of 4.5% disguises ramps of 10.1% — the kind of gradient that turns plans into prayers. It's over before the legs know what happened — a short, explosive effort where momentum is everything. Located in Lorraine, France.