Ochsenweidli from Buochs

Ochsenweidli from Buochs is one of cycling's great tests — 13.7km of sustained climbing, gaining 1,103m from base to summit. Averaging 8.1%, the road kicks to 15.6% at its steepest — a brutal pitch that demands respect. 15 hairpins punctuate the ascent, offering brief respite in the corners before the gradient bites again. The road reaches 1,553m — high enough to feel the altitude on tired legs. Located in Nidwalden, Switzerland.