Niederthai from Umhausen

The L238 rises 7.2km through wooded valleys and open mountainside, gaining 548m to 1,566m. The average gradient of 7.6% disguises ramps of 15.6% — the kind of gradient that turns plans into prayers. The 7 hairpin turns break up the climb, each one revealing a new perspective on the road ahead. The road reaches 1,566m — high enough to feel the altitude on tired legs. Located in Tyrol, Austria.