Taiwan · Central Mountain Range
Wuling Pass
Taiwan's highest paved road pass and one of Asia's great cycling ascents, climbing to over 3,200 meters through Taroko and Hehuanshan terrain.
- Length
- 54.0 km
- Avg gradient
- 5.2%
- Max gradient
- 17%
- Elevation gain
- 2,815 m
- Summit
- 3,275 m
- Hairpins
- 46
Versants
- From Puli — 54.0 km at 5.2% (max 17%)
- From Taroko Gorge — 86.0 km at 3.7% (max 12%)
History
Wuling Pass is a high Chinese mountain road in Hunan Province, featuring extreme altitude and challenging gradients. The 7.3 km climb at 9.5% average leads to one of China's highest road passes.
The road is narrow and technically demanding with steep ramps. The altitude is extreme and the scenery includes dramatic mountain peaks.
The climb is a destination for adventure cyclists seeking high-altitude experiences in China. The combination of difficulty, altitude, and remote setting make it distinctive.