Alpine Passes

Mountain Roads of Europe

Bödele

Bödele

Austria · Vorarlberg

1,140m

Key Facts

Elevation
1,140m
Route length
12 km
Max gradient
12%
Hairpins
11
Driving difficulty
Challenging (3/5)
Surface
Good
Open
Year-round

Route & Map

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Route

SDornbirn
12 km · max 12%
Bödele (1,140m)
Descent
ESchwarzenberg
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A panoramic pass road connecting Dornbirn in the Rhine valley with the Bregenzerwald. Famous for its sweeping views over Lake Constance (Bodensee) and the Rhine valley. Popular local recreation area.

Weather & Conditions

Driving Experience

Elevation Profile

439m615m791m966m1,142m0 km10 km20 km30 km1,142m
1,228m gain
935m loss
442m → 1,142m → 735m

Difficulty

Challenging

3/5 — car driving difficulty

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

Hairpin Turns

11

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.
  • The switchbacks reward smooth, deliberate driving over speed.

Coordinates

Summit
47.3667°N, 9.8167°E
Start (Dornbirn)
47.4125°N, 9.7417°E
End (Schwarzenberg)
47.4167°N, 9.8500°E
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