Puerto del Pinar from Puebla de Don Fadrique

The Carretera rises 14.7km through wooded valleys and open mountainside, gaining 515m to 1,664m. Averaging 3.5%, the road kicks to 6.5% at its steepest — a notable steepening that demands respect. The 2 hairpin turns break up the climb, each one revealing a new perspective on the road ahead. The road reaches 1,664m — high enough to feel the altitude on tired legs. Located in Andalusia, Spain.