Obere Alpe Bierenwang via Schwand

Obere Alpe Bierenwang via Schwand is one of cycling's great tests — 8.2km of sustained climbing, gaining 885m from base to summit. Averaging 10.8%, the road kicks to 21.3% at its steepest — a wall that demands respect. The 24 hairpin bends define this climb — each switchback a landmark, each straight a test of resolve. The road reaches 1,734m — high enough to feel the altitude on tired legs. Located in Bavaria, Germany.