Stöcken from Brünsbach

At just 1.9km, Stöcken from Brünsbach is short but deceptively intense — 92m of elevation packed into a brief, breathless effort. The average gradient of 4.9% disguises ramps of 10.6% — 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. Located in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany.