Ochsenweidli from Dallenwil

Ochsenweidli from Dallenwil is one of cycling's great tests — 12.8km of sustained climbing, gaining 1,078m from base to summit. Averaging 8.4%, the road kicks to 15.4% 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 1,554m — high enough to feel the altitude on tired legs. Located in Nidwalden, Switzerland.