Ritzenberg from Desserath

At just 2.3km, Ritzenberg from Desserath is short but deceptively intense — 116m of elevation packed into a brief, breathless effort. The average gradient of 5% disguises ramps of 10.5% — the kind of gradient that turns plans into prayers. The 1 hairpin turns break up the climb, each one revealing a new perspective on the road ahead. Located in Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany.