Alpine Passes

Mountain Roads of Europe

Arlberg Pass

Arlberg Pass

Arlbergpass

Austria · Tyrol / Vorarlberg

1,793m

Key Facts

Elevation
1,793m
Route length
15 km
Max gradient
10%
Hairpins
8
Driving difficulty
Moderate (2/5)
Surface
Good
Open
June - November (pass road); Year-round (tunnel)

Route & Map

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Route

SSt. Anton am Arlberg
15 km · max 10%
Arlberg Pass (1,793m)
Descent
EStuben am Arlberg
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Historic pass connecting Tyrol and Vorarlberg. The Arlberg road tunnel carries most traffic, but the scenic old pass road over the top remains open and popular with motorcyclists and cyclists.

Weather & Conditions

Driving Experience

Elevation Profile

1,305m1,471m1,636m1,802m1,967m0 km5 km10 km15 km1,967m
945m gain
452m loss
1,329m → 1,967m → 1,822m

Difficulty

Moderate

2/5 — car driving difficulty

Based on steepness, elevation gain, hairpins, road length & surface quality

Hairpin Turns

8

Plenty of switchbacks to test your line

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
47.1297°N, 10.2117°E
Start (St. Anton am Arlberg)
47.1275°N, 10.2683°E
End (Stuben am Arlberg)
47.1322°N, 10.1639°E
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