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In Pictures: The World’s Most Challenging Cycling Climbs

Tough ascents filled with sharp hairpins topped off with the most spectacular views, these are some of the world's most challenging cycling climbs.

Grosse Scheidegg, Switzerland

The Grosse Scheidegg is one of the greatest alpine cycling climbs. The mountain pass is located in central Switzerland and links Grindelwald and Meiringen together. Reaching 1962m, the steep roads on the climb are well surfaced but are incredibly narrow.

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The pass takes you through some stunning scenery. You’ll be whizzing past picturesque alpine pastures and waterfalls with snow capped rugged mountains in the backdrop of it all. And once you reach the top of the challenging cycling climb you will be graced with some killers view of the iconic Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau mountains.