Röthof from Schmalkalden

At just 2.6km, Röthof from Schmalkalden is short but deceptively intense — 149m of elevation packed into a brief, breathless effort. Averaging 5.8%, the road kicks to 9.9% at its steepest — a notable steepening that demands respect. The 1 hairpin turns break up the climb, each one revealing a new perspective on the road ahead. Located in Thuringia, Germany.