Rappoldkogel from Grossfeistritz

The Hirscheggerstraße rises 17.5km through wooded valleys and open mountainside, gaining 849m to 1,543m. The average gradient of 4.8% disguises ramps of 11% — the kind of gradient that turns plans into prayers. The 7 hairpin turns break up the climb, each one revealing a new perspective on the road ahead. The road reaches 1,543m — high enough to feel the altitude on tired legs. Located in Styria, Austria.