Achen Pass
Achenpass
Germany · Bavaria (Bavarian Alps)
941m
Key Facts
- Elevation
- 941m
- Route length
- 20 km
- Max gradient
- 8%
- Hairpins
- 2
- Driving difficulty
- Moderate (2/5)
- Surface
- Good
- Open
- Year-round
Route & Map
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Route
SKreuth
20 km · max 8%
▲Achen Pass (941m)
Descent
EAchensee (Achenkirch)
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.
Weather & Conditions
Driving Experience
Elevation Profile
↑703m gain
↓549m loss
782m → 1,151m → 936m
Difficulty
Moderate
2/5 — car driving difficulty
Based on steepness, elevation gain, hairpins, road length & surface quality
Hairpin Turns
2
A few tight turns to keep it interesting
When to Drive
Year-round (best: July - September)
- ›Open year-round, though winter conditions may require snow equipment.
- ›Morning hours offer the best driving conditions with less traffic.
Coordinates
- Summit
- 47.5000°N, 11.5972°E
- Start (Kreuth)
- 47.6411°N, 11.7444°E
- End (Achensee (Achenkirch))
- 47.4931°N, 11.7053°E
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