Wandelalp from Balm

Wandelalp from Balm is one of cycling's great tests — 11.3km of sustained climbing, gaining 1,067m from base to summit. Averaging 9.5%, the road kicks to 16.9% at its steepest — a brutal pitch that demands respect. 11 hairpins punctuate the ascent, offering brief respite in the corners before the gradient bites again. The road reaches 1,657m — high enough to feel the altitude on tired legs. Located in Bern, Switzerland.