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887 Kapela A traditional pass on the Mala Kapela mountain range. Historically a challenging winter route before the modern A1 motorway tunnel was built.

650 Portela da Cabra A pass known for its rugged terrain and views of the Minho River valley near the Atlantic coast.

880 Gornje Jelenje A key transit point in the Gorski Kotar region. It sits in a heavily forested area on the historic „Louisiana“ road connecting Rijeka to Karlovac.

635 Portela do Arão A remote mountain pass in the far north, characterized by wild horses (Garranos) and ancient granite landscapes.

700 Vratnik A strategic pass in northern Velebit above the town of Senj. Famous for the strong „Bura“ wind and the historic „Josephina“ road.

635 Great Dun Fell The highest paved road in England. Leads to a radar station; an iconic and challenging climb for cyclists.

1923 Coll de la Creueta The Coll de la Creueta at 1,923m in the Pallars Sobirà region of Catalonia connects high valleys above Sort with views towards the Catalan Pre-Pyrenees. A quiet, remote road through typical Catalan Pyrenean highland scenery.

1190 Karlov (Karlsfeld) In Krkonoše on Czech-Polish border, moderate difficulty, panoramic views into Karkonosze.

1917 Col de Puymorens The Col de Puymorens at 1,920m is a historic pass connecting the Ariège with the Cerdagne plateau and Andorra, on the main route between France and Catalonia. The broad, open summit crosses a high plateau with views of the surrounding Pyrenean frontier peaks.

920 Zadov (Spálený vrch) In Šumava, route from Černá v Pošumaví, quiet pass with nearby forests and lakes.