A moderately strenuous but very scenic tour taking in the highest point in mainland Portugal, within the Serra da Estrela National Park. Two separate climbs on lightly-trafficked roads culminate in a thrilling descent back to the start.
Category: Biking
Haleakalā from Paia – sea to 3,055m
An epic ride on the longest continuous paved climb in the world. Taking in a shade over 3,000m of climbing with ~56km on the way up, and another 56km coming back.
Klausenpass from Schwanden to Sisikon
A terrific climb over a well-made Alpine pass, with an enjoyable descent hugging the cliff edge, then continuing along the aquamarine waters of Lake Lucerne. Location & Terrain Nestled in the Glarus Alps, the Klausen Pass rises to 1,948m between Linthal, in the canton of Glarus, and Altdorf, in Uri. The roads are wide and well made,…
Sternenberg and the Zürcher Oberland, from Zürich
A long but beautiful tour of the Zürcher Oberland, taking in three lakes, a steam train, and a fun descent (and the ascent!) from Sternenberg, a small village.