HC SS508

Passo di Pennes / Penser Joch from Vipiteno / Sterzing

Trentino-Alto Adige, italy

Passo di Pennes / Penser Joch from Vipiteno / Sterzing is one of cycling's great tests — 15.5km of sustained climbing, gaining 1,272m from base to summit. Averaging 8.2%, the road kicks to 12.9% at its steepest — a serious ramp that demands respect. The 5 hairpin turns break up the climb, each one revealing a new perspective on the road ahead. At 2,211m, the summit rises above the treeline into an exposed, often windswept landscape. Located in Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy.

  • The crux hits between km 2 and km 4 — 10km above 10% averaging 11.7%.
  • Higher summit than 99% of climbs in Italy.
  • Harder than 98% of climbs in Italy.
  • One of only 1,152 Hors Catégorie climbs in the database.
  • Summit above 2,000m — the road climbs above the treeline into exposed, often windswept terrain.

Passo di Pennes / Penser Joch from Vipiteno / Sterzing

Trentino-Alto Adige, italy

15.5km 1272m 8.2%
HC

Distance

15.5km

Avg Gradient

8.2%

Max Gradient

12.9%

Elevation Gain

1272m

Summit

2,211m

Wall Rating

6.6

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What things cost

Typical prices in Italy

€1.50

Coffee

€5.00

Beer

€12.00

Meal

€1.00

Water

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