Panchorra from Ribeiro do Taquinho

The EM553-1 rises 4.3km through rolling hills and mountain roads, gaining 274m to 1,142m. The average gradient of 6.3% disguises ramps of 15.9% — the kind of gradient that turns plans into prayers. The 6 hairpin turns break up the climb, each one revealing a new perspective on the road ahead. Located in Viseu, Portugal.