Rossfeld Panoramic Road

Roßfeld-Panoramastraße

Germany's highest panoramic road at 1,600m, offering stunning views of the Berchtesgaden Alps, the Watzmann massif, and across to Salzburg. A toll road winding through alpine meadows near the Austrian border.

Riedberg Pass

Riedbergpass

The highest paved pass crossing in Germany (not just a panoramic road). Connects the Bregenzerwald region with the Kleinwalsertal-adjacent valleys. Features steep gradients and dramatic alpine scenery in the Allgäu.

Schauinsland

Freiburg's iconic local mountain at 1,284m with a legendary 12km hillclimb road featuring sharp hairpin bends. The ADAC Schauinsland-Rennen hillclimb race was held here from 1925 to 1984.

Kandel

The highest peak in the Central Black Forest at 1,241m. The steep mountain road from Waldkirch climbs 890m over 10.8km with an average gradient of 8.2%, making it a popular hillclimb challenge.

Feldberg Pass

Feldbergpass

The second-highest mountain pass in Germany at 1,231m on the B317, south of the Feldberg (1,493m), the highest peak in the Black Forest. Connects Todtnau and Titisee-Neustadt.

Oberjoch Pass

Oberjochpass

The highest paved pass road in Germany, connecting the Allgäu region with the Tannheimer Tal in Austria. Features 107 curves and is a popular motorcycle route through the Allgäu Alps.

Hochblauen Road

Hochblauenstraße

A mountain road climbing to the 1,165m summit of the Hochblauen, offering exceptional panoramic views over the Rhine valley, Vosges, Jura Mountains and on clear days the Alps. Opened to private vehicles in 1928.

Spitzingsattel

A pass above the Schliersee leading to the Spitzingsee, a popular alpine lake and ski area in the Bavarian Alps. The winding road through the Valepp valley is popular with motorcyclists and offers access to hiking trails.

Wallberg Road

Wallbergstraße

A toll road climbing from the Tegernsee to the Wallberg mountain, offering spectacular panoramic views over the Tegernsee lake and the Bavarian Alps. Access to Germany's longest natural toboggan run.

Tatzelwurm / Sudelfeld Pass

Tatzelwurm / Sudelfeld

A scenic mountain road connecting Oberaudorf in the Inn valley with the Sudelfeld ski area and Bayrischzell. Named after a legendary dragon (Tatzelwurm), the route features waterfalls, tight curves, and alpine meadows.

Notschrei Pass

Notschrei

A mountain pass at 1,121m connecting the Dreisamtal near Freiburg with the upper Wiesental. The name ('cry of distress') dates from the population's urgent petition to build the road. Popular for cross-country skiing in winter.

Ammer Sattel / Ammerwald

Ammersattel

A pass road near the Austrian border that leads from Linderhof/Graswang toward the Austrian Fernpass route. Passes near Schloss Linderhof (King Ludwig II's palace) through picturesque alpine valleys.

Belchen Road

Belchenstraße

The road to the Belchen (1,414m), the fourth-highest peak in the Black Forest. The public road ends at the gondola base station (1,094m); the upper road has been closed to vehicles since 2001. The summit offers outstanding panoramic views.

Sirnitz Pass

Sirnitzpass (Kreuzweg)

A pass at 1,079m also known as Kreuzweg, forming the watershed between the Klemmbach and the Kleine Wiese catchment. Connects Badenweiler with Neuenweg in the Kleines Wiesental.

German Alpine Road (Oberammergau-Linderhof)

Deutsche Alpenstraße

Part of Germany's famous Alpine Road (B23/B177), this section passes through the Ammergau Alps between Oberammergau and Linderhof Palace. The route showcases classic Bavarian alpine scenery with painted houses and mountain views.

Black Forest High Road

Schwarzwaldhochstraße

Germany's oldest and most famous scenic road, the B500 runs 60km from Baden-Baden to Freudenstadt along the Northern Black Forest ridge. Passes the Mummelsee (1,036m), Hornisgrinde (1,164m), and the Black Forest National Park.

Wiedener Eck

A mountain pass at 1,035m between the Münstertal and Wieden in the Southern Black Forest. A waypoint on the famous Westweg long-distance hiking trail and starting point for the ascent of the Belchen.

Thurner Pass

Thurner

A pass at 1,030m on the B500 between St. Märgen and Breitnau, offering wide views west over Kirchzarten and the Zartener Becken to Freiburg and the Rhine plain. A key waypoint on the Black Forest Panoramic Road.

Kniebis Pass

Kniebis (Alexanderschanze)

A mountain pass at 971m on the B28 near Freudenstadt, also known as Alexanderschanze. Connects the Rhine plain with the Neckar valley and marks the junction of the B28 and B500 Black Forest High Road.

Zuflucht Pass

Zuflucht

A steep mountain pass at 961m reached via a demanding climb from Oppenau in the Renchtal valley. The 7.9km ascent averages 8.5% gradient with brutally steep sections up to 16%, making it a favourite among cyclists.

Brandenkopf Road

Brandenkopf

A mountain road climbing to the 945m summit of the Brandenkopf, one of the highest peaks in the Central Black Forest. Features hairpin turns on the climb from Oberwolfach and an observation tower at the summit.

Achen Pass

Achenpass

A scenic pass connecting the Tegernsee area in Bavaria with the Achensee in Austria. The road passes through dense forests and offers glimpses of the surrounding Bavarian and Tyrolean Alps.

Kaltenbronn Pass

Kaltenbronn (Schwarzmisspass)

A pass at 933m between the Murg and Enz valleys near Germany's highest intact raised bog. The Hohloh observation tower at 988m offers views over the Northern Black Forest. Accessible from both Gernsbach and Bad Wildbad.

Ruhestein Pass

Ruhestein

A pass at 915m on the B500 between the Murg and Acher valleys. Home to the Black Forest National Park Centre and gateway to the Lothar Path, an educational trail through an area devastated by Storm Lothar in 1999.

Hinterzarten Pass

Hinterzartener Steige (Höllental)

The climb from the dramatic Höllental (Hell Valley) gorge to the high plateau village of Hinterzarten at 893m. The road through the gorge features the Ravenna waterfall and the famous Hirschsprung (Deer's Leap) rock formation.

Ettal Saddle

Ettaler Sattel

A gentle pass connecting Oberammergau with Ettal and Garmisch-Partenkirchen. Passes by the famous Ettal Abbey (Kloster Ettal) and provides access to the Ammergau Alps scenic area.

Schwarzbachwacht

A pass road in the Berchtesgaden Alps connecting Ramsau bei Berchtesgaden with the Weißbach area. Offers views toward the Reiter Alpe and the Berchtesgaden National Park.

Kesselberg Pass

Kesselbergstraße

A winding road connecting the Kochelsee with the Walchensee in the Bavarian Alps. Famous among motorcyclists for its tight hairpin bends and as the site of historic hill climb races in the early 20th century.

Ursprung Pass

Ursprungpass

A lesser-known pass on the border between Germany and Austria, connecting Bayrischzell in the Leitzachtal valley with the Inn valley in Austria. A gentle crossing through pleasant alpine terrain.

Scharling Saddle

Scharlingsattel

Part of the Deutsche Alpenstraße (German Alpine Road), this minor pass connects the Schliersee area with the Leitzachtal valley. A pleasant drive through pre-alpine terrain.

Sylvenstein Bridge Road

Sylvensteinstraße

While not a traditional pass, this scenic alpine road crosses the famous Sylvenstein reservoir bridge and connects the Isar valley with Austria via the Achen Pass. The turquoise lake and surrounding mountains create iconic views.