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Sa Calobra & Nus de Sa Corbata (The Tie Knot Pass)

Spain · Ma-2141

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.

Sa Calobra & Nus de Sa Corbata (The Tie Knot Pass) runs 8 miles between Coll dels Reis Pass Summit, Mallorca, Spain and Port de Sa Calobra Coastal Cove, Mallorca, Spain. We count about 65 corners along it, which is relentless. A hard road that rewards experience and punishes bravado.

Tank-bag quick reference

• StartColl dels Reis Pass Summit, Mallorca, Spain39.8297, 2.8258
• High0 ft - 2,240 ft (Coll dels Reis 682m)elevation range
• EndPort de Sa Calobra Coastal Cove, Mallorca, Spain39.8519, 2.7986

T-CLOCS before you go: tyres and wheels, controls and cables, lights and electrics, oil and fluids, chassis and stand.

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Questions riders ask

How long does Sa Calobra & Nus de Sa Corbata (The Tie Knot Pass) take to ride?

About 8 miles. At an unhurried pace with stops that is roughly 1 hour of riding, longer if you are stopping for photographs.

Where does Sa Calobra & Nus de Sa Corbata (The Tie Knot Pass) start and end?

It runs between Coll dels Reis Pass Summit, Mallorca, Spain and Port de Sa Calobra Coastal Cove, Mallorca, Spain. Either end works as a start; the route reads the same in both directions.

Is Sa Calobra & Nus de Sa Corbata (The Tie Knot Pass) a twisty road?

We count about 65 corners across 8 miles, which is relentless.

Is there a GPX file for Sa Calobra & Nus de Sa Corbata (The Tie Knot Pass)?

Yes. The GPX is free, there is no account, and the planner will build a route that includes this road alongside others nearby.

Where these numbers come from

Distances and corner counts come from the route's own geometry, not from ratings or votes. Nothing here is crowdsourced and nobody paid to appear.