Schermbach from Eschelbach an der Ilm

At just 1.1km, Schermbach from Eschelbach an der Ilm is short but deceptively intense — 46m of elevation packed into a brief, breathless effort. The average gradient of 4.2% disguises ramps of 10.2% — the kind of gradient that turns plans into prayers. It's over before the legs know what happened — a short, explosive effort where momentum is everything. Located in Bavaria, Germany.