Schmirntal

The L229 rises 12.7km through wooded valleys and open mountainside, gaining 601m to 1,619m. The average gradient of 4.7% disguises ramps of 15.5% — the kind of gradient that turns plans into prayers. The 5 hairpin turns break up the climb, each one revealing a new perspective on the road ahead. The road reaches 1,619m — high enough to feel the altitude on tired legs. Located in Tyrol, Austria.