Rozhen from Chepelare

Rozhen from Chepelare covers 15.6km and 650m of climbing, reaching 1,727m at the summit. The average gradient of 4.2% disguises ramps of 8.9% — 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. The road reaches 1,727m — high enough to feel the altitude on tired legs. Located in Smolyan, Bulgaria.