Balearic Islands · Spain
Sa Calobra
Ma-2141Coll dels Reis to Sa Calobra
Mallorca’s coiled serpent, a road that ties itself in a knot.
The Ma-2141 drops from the Coll dels Reis to the cove of Sa Calobra in a dizzying series of switchbacks, famously curling under itself in a full 270-degree 'tie knot'. Carved into the Tramuntana mountains above the sea, it is short, spectacular and very popular, go early to have the curves to yourself.
A road tied in a literal knot, the Nus de sa Corbata. A small Mallorcan masterpiece of engineering.
Why we picked it
Scenery
MountainCoast
Best seasons
SpringSummerAutumn
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Where it runs2.7 mi · point to point
Coll dels ReisStart · Balearic Islands
Sa CalobraEnd · Balearic Islands
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Character
Corners26bends
Tightness9of 10
Max gradient11%≈ 1-in-9
Hairpins1tight bends
Descent307 mtotal descent
Summit315.1 mhighest point of the line · 1,034 ft
Corners
busiest around mile 1Elevation
under 4%4–8%over 8%34.5 – 315.1 mFrom the road
Points of interest3 stops
- sa BretxaViewpoint1.0 mi in
- pas d’en MaiolViewpoint2.7 mi in
- Salt de s’AigoLandmark1.5 mi in
Hazards
- Extremely tight switchbacks
- Tour buses on blind bends
- Cyclists in numbers
Sources
“among one of the finest piece of road you could possibly find on the planet”
Verified route: mapped from real road geometry and fact-checked by a human editor. How roads get checked
Driving the Sa Calobra: quick answers
How long does it take to drive the Sa Calobra?
Sa Calobra runs 2.7 miles (4.3 km) and takes about 7 min to drive without stops.
How difficult is the Sa Calobra to drive?
We rate it expert: 26 corners including 1 hairpins, a maximum gradient of 11%, and a tightness of 9 out of 10.
When is the best time to drive the Sa Calobra?
Spring and Summer and Autumn are best.
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