Sa Calobra & Nus de Sa Corbata (The Tie Knot Pass)
Engineered by Antonio Parietti in 1932 without using any tunnels. Packs 65 sharp curves into an 8-mile dead-end descent down to a secluded Mediterranean cove, including the famous 'Nus de Sa Corbata' (Tie Knot)—a 270-degree spiral loop where the road loops underneath itself on an elevated bridge. One of the most photographed motorcycle road segments in the world.
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A storied Acadia National Park tradition dating back to the 1890s. Sitting on the gentle lawn overlooking the crystal-clear glacial waters of Jordan Pond, framed symmetrically by the twin glacial peaks of the North and South Bubbles mountains.
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How many curves and miles is Sa Calobra & Nus de Sa Corbata (The Tie Knot Pass)? ▼
Sa Calobra & Nus de Sa Corbata (The Tie Knot Pass) spans 8 miles and packs approximately 65 curves (8.1 curves per mile) with an elevation delta of 0 ft - 2,240 ft (Coll dels Reis 682m) and technical rating 9/10.
Where are the start and end coordinates? ▼
The route starts at Coll dels Reis Pass Summit, Mallorca, Spain (Latitude 39.8297, Longitude 2.8258) and finishes at Port de Sa Calobra Coastal Cove, Mallorca, Spain (Latitude 39.8519, Longitude 2.7986).
How can I download the GPX file for GPS navigation? ▼
Click the "Download Free GPX" button on this guide. The standard XML file is 100% free and ready to load into Garmin zūmo, BMW Motorrad Connected, Rever, Scenic, or Google Maps.