Rossfeld Panoramastrasse from Berchtesgaden

Rossfeld Panoramastrasse from Berchtesgaden is one of cycling's great tests — 12.4km of sustained climbing, gaining 1,032m from base to summit. The average gradient of 8.3% disguises ramps of 18.8% — 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 1,540m — high enough to feel the altitude on tired legs. Located in Bavaria, Germany.