Ötztal Glacier Road

Ötztaler Gletscherstraße

The highest paved road in Austria, climbing from Sölden to the Rettenbachferner glacier ski area at 2,830m. Hosts the annual FIS Alpine Ski World Cup opening race each October.

Col de l'Iseran

The highest paved pass in the Alps at 2,770m. Connects the Tarentaise valley to the Maurienne valley. A legendary Tour de France summit.

Col Agnel

Col Agnel / Colle dell'Agnello

Third-highest paved pass in the Alps and highest Franco-Italian border crossing. Connects the Queyras to Pontechianale through barren high-altitude terrain.

Nivolet Pass

Colle del Nivolet

Spectacular dead-end road in Gran Paradiso National Park reaching 2,612m. Stunning alpine lakes, ibex sightings, and pristine wilderness. Closed to private traffic on some summer weekends.

Edelweißspitze

The highest paved viewpoint on the Grossglockner route, reached via a spur road from the Fuscher Törl. Offers a 360-degree panorama of over 30 peaks above 3,000m. The highest paved point in Austria accessible without toll.

Umbrail Pass

Giogo di Santa Maria

Branches off the Stelvio road on the Italian side to connect with Switzerland's Val Müstair. Shares the initial climb with the Stelvio. The highest Swiss road pass summit.

Colle della Fauniera

Dramatic dead-end climb in the Maritime Alps. Famous Giro d'Italia summit, sometimes designated as Cima Coppi. Also known as Colle dei Morti. Extremely challenging.

Col de la Moutière

A high, remote pass branching off the Bonette road, descending to Saint-Dalmas-le-Selvage. A hidden gem for adventurous cyclists seeking solitude.

Furka Pass

Furkapass

Famous from the James Bond film 'Goldfinger', connecting Uri and Valais. Offers views of the Rhone Glacier and dramatic high-alpine scenery along the classic Swiss alpine route.

Col du Granon

Brutal dead-end climb above Briançon to a former military camp. Made famous in the 2022 Tour de France when Vingegaard took the yellow jersey.

Flüela Pass

Flüelapass

Connects Davos with the Lower Engadin at Susch. High Graubünden pass with a lake at the summit. Sometimes kept open year-round via active snow clearing.

Bernina Pass

Berninapass / Pass dal Bernina

Highest pass in the Eastern Alps open year-round. Connects the Engadin with Val Poschiavo. The UNESCO-listed Bernina Express railway runs alongside with spectacular viaducts.

Bernina Pass (from Tirano)

Passo del Bernina

Italian approach from Tirano through the Poschiavo valley to the Bernina summit. Tirano is the terminus of the UNESCO Bernina Express. One of the highest year-round passes.

Col de la Loze

Recently paved pass above Méribel and Courchevel, first used in the 2020 Tour de France. Extremely steep final kilometers with gradients up to 18%.

Foscagno Pass

Passo del Foscagno

Main Italian approach to Livigno from Bormio. High pass with open, windswept terrain in the Rhaetian Alps. Often combined with Passo d'Eira.

Col d'Allos

Highest pass in the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, connecting Barcelonnette to Colmars-les-Alpes. Part of the Route des Grandes Alpes with fine scenery.

Sella Pass

Passo Sella / Sellajoch

One of the most spectacular Dolomite passes between the Sella group and the Sassolungo. Part of the Sellaronda circuit. World-class views of towering Dolomite pinnacles.

Pordoi Pass

Passo Pordoi / Pordoijoch

Highest Sellaronda pass and legendary Giro d'Italia climb. Known as the 'terrace of the Dolomites.' Cable car from the summit reaches the Sass Pordoi plateau at 2,950m.

Giau Pass

Passo Giau

One of the most photogenic Dolomite passes with sweeping views of Nuvolau, Averau, and Croda da Lago. Steep approach from Cortina. Challenging Giro d'Italia climb.

Penser Joch

Passo di Pennes / Penserjoch

Scenic pass connecting the Sarntal valley with the Wipp valley near Sterzing. Less frequented, offering quiet drives through high alpine meadows and past mountain farms.

Col du Petit Saint-Bernard

Col du Petit-Saint-Bernard

Historic Franco-Italian border pass connecting Bourg-Saint-Maurice to the Aosta Valley. Features a Roman column, Hospice, and Chanousia botanical garden at the summit.

Little St Bernard Pass

Colle del Piccolo San Bernardo

Ancient pass connecting the Aosta Valley with France's Tarentaise. Features a Roman column, Celtic stone circle, and botanical garden at the summit.

Ofen Pass

Ofenpass / Pass dal Fuorn

Passes through the Swiss National Park with excellent wildlife spotting: ibex, chamois, deer, and marmots. Connects the Engadin with Val Müstair. One of few Swiss passes open year-round.

Gardena Pass

Passo Gardena / Grödnerjoch

Part of the Sellaronda circuit connecting Val Gardena with the Badia valley. Between the Sella group and the Cir peaks. Popular for skiing and cycling.

Splügen Pass

Splügenpass / Passo dello Spluga

Dramatic border crossing with tight hairpin bends carved into rock on the Italian side. One of the most spectacular approach roads in the Alps with centuries of trading history.

Col de Vars

Key pass on the Route des Grandes Alpes connecting the Ubaye to the Durance valley. Regular Tour de France climb with moderate gradients.

Gotthard Pass

Gotthardpass

One of the most important north-south Alpine routes, connecting German-speaking Switzerland with Ticino. The historic Tremola cobblestone road features 24 hairpin bends on the south side.

Falzarego Pass

Passo di Falzarego

Major Dolomite pass connecting Cortina d'Ampezzo with the Badia valley. Features dramatic WWI fortifications (Forte Tre Sassi) and cable car to Lagazuoi with its WWI tunnel system.

Col de Champs

Quiet pass linking Colmars-les-Alpes to the upper Var valley. Peaceful southern Alpine landscapes with minimal traffic.

Col du Mont Cenis

Historic pass between France and Italy used since antiquity and by Napoleon. Features a large reservoir lake at the summit. One of the oldest Alpine crossings.

Mont Cenis Pass

Colle del Moncenisio

Historic Italy-France pass used by Napoleon's armies. Features a large reservoir lake at the summit. One of the oldest documented Alpine crossings.

Mangart Saddle

Mangartsko sedlo

The highest road point in Slovenia, leading to a dead-end saddle below the Mangart peak (2,679m). An extremely steep and narrow road with gradients up to 18%, offering extraordinary views of the Julian Alps and into Italy.

Col du Lautaret

Major pass connecting Briançon to Grenoble, open year-round. Home to an alpine botanical garden. Junction for the Galibier road.

Fedaia Pass

Passo Fedaia

At the foot of the Marmolada (3,343m), the highest Dolomite peak. Features a reservoir lake and access to the glacier ski area. Demanding Giro d'Italia climb.

Oberalp Pass

Oberalppass

Marks the border between Uri and Graubünden near the source of the Rhine. The Glacier Express railway crosses here, and ski lifts operate at the summit in winter.

Sestriere

Colle del Sestriere

Major ski resort in the Cottian Alps. Hosted 2006 Turin Winter Olympics events. Frequently features in the Giro d'Italia and Tour de France.

Silvretta High Alpine Road

Silvretta Hochalpenstraße

A beautiful toll road connecting the Paznaun valley in Tyrol with the Montafon valley in Vorarlberg via the Bielerhöhe. Features the turquoise Silvretta reservoir and views of the Silvretta glacier group.

Valles Pass

Passo di Valles

Connects Val di Fiemme with the Biois valley near Falcade. Near the Pale di San Martino with Marmolada views. Quieter than San Pellegrino Pass.

Kühtai Sattel

Kühtaisattel

The highest year-round paved pass road in Austria, connecting the Sellraintal with the Ötztal. Passes through the ski resort of Kühtai and offers access to high-altitude alpine terrain year-round.

Simplon Pass

Simplonpass / Passo del Sempione

Major crossing between Switzerland and Italy. Napoleon ordered the road's construction in 1800. Broad, well-graded curves and a historic hospice at the summit. Open almost year-round.

Würzjoch

Passo delle Erbe / Würzjoch

Scenic pass connecting Val di Funes with Val Badia. Outstanding views of the Odle/Geisler group. Less trafficked than other Dolomite passes.

Col de Sarenne

Narrow, dramatic road looping behind Alpe d'Huez to Mizoën. Used in the 2013 Tour de France. Spectacular views but narrow road surface.

Col de Larche

Col de Larche / Colle della Maddalena

Franco-Italian border pass connecting the Ubaye valley to the Stura valley in Piedmont. Gentle climb used as an important trade route.

Rolle Pass

Passo di Rolle

Scenic pass at the foot of the Pale di San Martino. The iconic view of Cimon della Pala reflected in alpine lakes. Popular ski area and Giro d'Italia climb.

Colle San Carlo

Small pass above La Thuile in the Aosta Valley near the Little St Bernard. Stunning viewpoints of Mont Blanc and surrounding glaciers. Narrow but paved.

Montée de la Plagne

La Plagne

Climb to the famous La Plagne ski resort in the Tarentaise. Dead-end Tour de France summit finish with steady gradients through forest and Mont Blanc views.

Malta Hochalmstraße

A spectacular toll road leading into the Malta Valley to the Kölnbrein Dam, Austria's highest arch dam. Features narrow tunnels, waterfalls, and dramatic gorge scenery.

San Pellegrino Pass

Passo di San Pellegrino

Connects Val di Fassa with the Biois valley. Beautiful meadows with views of Marmolada and Civetta. Ski area at the summit and regular Giro d'Italia stage.

Lukmanier Pass

Lukmanierpass / Passo del Lucomagno

Lowest transalpine pass in central Switzerland, connecting Disentis with Biasca in Ticino. A gentle, quiet alternative to the Gotthard with the Santa Maria reservoir at the summit.

Tonale Pass

Passo del Tonale

Wide saddle connecting Val di Sole with Val Camonica. Popular ski resort in winter with WWI memorials and an ossuary nearby.

Alpe d'Huez

L'Alpe d'Huez

The most famous cycling climb in the world with 21 legendary numbered hairpin bends. A dead-end climb to a ski resort, each bend named after a Tour de France stage winner.

Montée de Courchevel

Courchevel

Climb to the glamorous Courchevel 1850 ski resort in the Trois Vallées. A steady dead-end climb through forest, used as a Tour de France summit finish.

Vivione Pass

Passo del Vivione

Scenic pass connecting Val di Scalve with upper Val Camonica. Quiet alpine meadows and occasional Giro d'Italia appearances.

Maloja Pass

Malojapass / Pass dal Malögia

Unique asymmetric pass: south side drops steeply through dramatic hairpins while the Engadin side has virtually no ascent. Connects the Engadin with Val Bregaglia. Open year-round.

Lavazè Pass

Passo di Lavazè / Lavazèjoch

Pass between the Fiemme and Ega valleys, popular for cross-country skiing and mountain biking. Less trafficked than the nearby Karer Pass. Beautiful larch forests.

Sölk Pass

Sölkpass

A scenic crossing of the Niedere Tauern connecting the Enns valley with the Mur valley in Styria. Runs through the Sölktäler Nature Park with pristine alpine landscapes and relatively little traffic.

Goldeck Panoramastraße

A scenic panoramic toll road climbing from Spittal an der Drau to the Goldeck mountain. Views over the Drau valley, the Hohe Tauern, and the Carinthian lake district.

Tseuzier Dam Road

Barrage de Tseuzier

Spectacular narrow cliff road from Sion to the Tseuzier reservoir above Crans-Montana. Vertiginous sections carved into rock faces. Dead-end at the dam; one of the most dramatic drives in Valais.

Flexen Pass

Flexenpass

Connects Stuben am Arlberg with the Lech valley and the famous ski resorts of Lech and Zürs. Features impressive engineering with avalanche galleries and tight switchbacks carved into rock.

Forcella Staulanza

Dramatic pass between the Pelmo and Civetta massifs. The view of Monte Pelmo from the summit is a classic Dolomite panorama.

Turracher Höhe

Connects the Gurktal in Carinthia with the Murtal in Styria. Famous for its extreme 23% gradient sections on the Styrian side, making it one of the steepest paved passes in the Alps. Features a lake at the summit.

Furkajoch

A scenic pass connecting the Großes Walsertal with Damüls in the Bregenzerwald. The narrow, winding road is popular with motorcyclists and offers panoramic views of the Vorarlberg mountains.

Luknja Pass

Prelaz Luknja

A high pass connecting the Kamniška Bistrica valley with the Logarska Dolina via the Korošica saddle area. One of Slovenia's higher paved roads in the Kamnik-Savinja Alps, offering dramatic mountain scenery.

Karer Pass

Passo di Costalunga / Karerpass

Near the famous Lago di Carezza (Karersee), a turquoise lake framed by the Latemar and Catinaccio/Rosengarten groups. Connects Val d'Ega with Val di Fassa.

Col du Pré

Spectacular pass above the Beaufortain with one of the finest viewpoints of Lac de Roselend. Often combined with the Cormet de Roselend for a cycling loop.

Col de Joux Plane

One of the toughest Tour de France climbs, connecting Samoëns to Morzine. Steep descent with gradients over 10%. Famous for Armstrong's 'bad day' in the 2000 Tour.

Montée de la Toussuire

La Toussuire

Dead-end climb to La Toussuire ski resort in the Maurienne. Tour de France summit finish with steep and relentless gradients from the Arc valley.

Col de la Couillole

Quiet pass in the southern Alps connecting the Tinée to the Var valley via Beuil. Featured in the 2024 Tour de France through Mediterranean mountain landscapes.

Weinebene

A pass in the Koralpe range connecting the Lavanttal in Carinthia with western Styria. Known for wind energy installations and winter sports. Features a gentle plateau at the summit.

Col du Noyer

Spectacular pass in the Dévoluy massif with panoramic views of the Écrins range. The south side from Saint-Disdier has dramatic switchbacks beneath the Pic de Bure.

Col des Saisies

Broad alpine pass between the Beaufortain and Val d'Arly, known for its cross-country skiing resort. Mont Blanc views and Tour de France history. Gateway to Beaufort.

Felbertauern Road

Felbertauernstraße

Connects Mittersill in Salzburg with Matrei in East Tyrol via the 5.2km Felbertauern tunnel. An important year-round north-south connection through the Hohe Tauern range, avoiding the seasonal Grossglockner road.

Col de Joux

Colle di Joux

Connects the main Aosta Valley at Saint-Vincent with the Val d'Ayas. Views of Monte Rosa and the Matterhorn. Gateway to Ayas valley ski resorts.

Col du Mollard

Lesser-known Maurienne pass offering a quieter alternative approach to the Croix de Fer. Steady gradient and views of the Aiguilles d'Arves.

Col de la Ramaz

Challenging lesser-known climb near Morzine to Praz-de-Lys ski resort. Steep ramps and quiet roads. Used in the Tour de France.

Col de la Colombière

Classic Tour de France climb in the Aravis range connecting Le Grand-Bornand to Scionzier. Alpine pastures and steep final kilometers from both sides.

Gurnigel Pass

Gurnigelpass

Scenic pass in the Gantrisch Nature Park south of Bern. Known for its dark sky park status (minimal light pollution) and panoramic views of the Bernese Alps. Narrow road sections.

Duran Pass

Passo Duran

Scenic pass in the southern Dolomites beneath the dramatic Civetta and Moiazza walls. Less frequented, offering solitude and dramatic cliff scenery.

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.

Steg Pass (Malbun Road)

Steg-Malbun Straße

The road from Vaduz/Triesenberg up to Liechtenstein's only ski resort at Malbun (1,602m). This is the highest paved road in Liechtenstein, climbing through alpine meadows with views of the Rätikon range and Rhine valley.

Col du Télégraphe

The appetizer before the Col du Galibier. Connects Saint-Michel-de-Maurienne to Valloire. Named after a Chappe telegraph station that once stood at the summit.

Lenzerheide

Lenzerheide / Lai

Connects Chur with the Albula valley via the resort of Lenzerheide. More high valley than dramatic pass. Features Lake Heidsee and a major ski resort. Open year-round.

Gaberl Pass

Gaberlpass

Connects Köflach in western Styria with Judenburg in the Mur valley via the Gleinalpe/Stubalpe range. A quiet, scenic road popular with motorcyclists that avoids the motorway.

Col du Pillon

Connects Aigle in the Rhone valley with Gstaad in the Bernese Oberland. Gateway to the Glacier 3000 ski area and Les Diablerets resort. Scenic route through varied landscape.

Monte Bondone

A summit road above Trento reaching the Monte Bondone ski area. Not a true pass but a popular paved mountain road. Offers panoramic views over the Adige valley and was used as a Giro d'Italia summit finish.

Nassfeld Pass

Nassfeldpass / Passo di Pramollo

A border crossing between Carinthia and Friuli (Italy) in the Carnic Alps. Home to one of Carinthia's largest ski areas with beautiful views of the surrounding limestone peaks.

Kartitscher Sattel

A scenic pass in East Tyrol connecting the Drautal near Sillian with the Lesachtal. Offers views of the Lienz Dolomites and the Carnic Alps. A quieter alternative to the main valley routes.

Jaun Pass

Jaunpass / Col de Bellegarde

The only road pass in Fribourg canton, connecting the Simmental with the Gruyère region. Linguistic boundary between German and French-speaking Switzerland. Year-round access.

Gerlos Pass

Gerlospass

Connects the Zillertal in Tyrol with the Oberpinzgau in Salzburg. Part of the Gerlos Alpenstraße toll road, known for excellent road quality and proximity to the Krimml Waterfalls, Austria's highest.

Col Saint-Martin

Pass connecting the Tinée to the Vésubie valley through La Colmiane ski resort. Pleasant riding with Mediterranean alpine scenery.

Passo di Campogrosso

A pass in the Piccole Dolomiti (Little Dolomites) above Recoaro Terme. Scenic road with views of dramatic limestone pinnacles reminiscent of the main Dolomites but at lower altitude.

Col du Marchairuz

Jura pass connecting the Lake Geneva shore near Rolle with the Vallée de Joux. Winds through beautiful beech and fir forests. Popular with motorcyclists and cyclists for flowing curves.

Col des Mosses

Gentle pass in the Vaud Alps connecting Aigle with Château-d'Oex. Wide open meadows at the summit. Popular for cross-country skiing in winter and cycling in summer.

Col du Coq

Dead-end road climbing steeply into the Chartreuse massif. Popular Grenoble cycling climb with dramatic views of the Dent de Crolles and Grésivaudan valley.

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.

Ibergeregg

Pass in the Schwyz Alps connecting Schwyz with Oberiberg. Panoramic views of the iconic Mythen twin peaks and Lake Lucerne. Popular for winter sports and summer hiking.

Flattnitz

Connects the Gurktal with the Metnitztal in central Carinthia. The pass summit is a gentle high plateau popular for cross-country skiing in winter and hiking in summer.

Weissenstein

Jura pass above Solothurn with sweeping panoramic views from the Jura to the Alps. Narrow paved road to the summit hotel. Features a gondola lift and the Nidlenloch cave system.

Col de l'Ornon

Pleasant, moderate pass connecting the Bonne valley to the Romanche valley. Less trafficked than nearby major passes with Écrins massif views.

Brenner Pass

Brennerpass / Passo del Brennero

The lowest crossing of the main Alpine ridge and one of the most important transalpine routes since Roman times. Connects Innsbruck with Bolzano/Bozen in Italy via a major freight and passenger corridor.

Loibl Pass (Slovenian side)

Prelaz Ljubelj (stara cesta)

The old road over the Loibl Pass (as opposed to the Karawanks Tunnel). The Slovenian approach from Tržič features steep hairpins through forest. A memorial to the Mauthausen sub-camp stands near the Austrian border.

Mendel Pass

Passo della Mendola / Mendelpass

Connects the Adige valley near Bolzano with the Non valley in Trentino. Stunning Dolomite views from the eastern rim. A historic funicular once ran from Caldaro.

Col de la Morte

Pass on the Route Napoléon connecting the Drac to the Romanche valley via Laffrey. Views of the Matheysine plateau.

Plöcken Pass

Plöckenpass / Passo di Monte Croce Carnico

A border crossing between the Gailtal in Austria and Friuli in Italy. Site of fierce World War I fighting with a museum and memorials at the summit. The Italian side has dramatic hairpin bends.

Monte Croce Carnico Pass

Passo di Monte Croce Carnico / Plöckenpass

Italy-Austria border in the Carnic Alps. WWI fortifications and memorials. Italian side climbs from Timau through a dramatic narrow valley with rock tunnels.

Soboth Pass

Sobothpass

Connects the Lavanttal in Carinthia with Südsteiermark (southern Styria). A scenic and winding route through mixed forests near the Slovenian border with the Soboth reservoir.

Col de la Faucille

Jura pass near the Swiss border with one of the most spectacular panoramic views of Mont Blanc, Lake Geneva, and the entire Alpine chain. Important Alpine gateway.

Col de la Bataille

Dramatic Vercors pass with spectacular cliff roads and views over the Drôme valley. The approach is carved into limestone cliffs.

Col de Romme

Demanding climb near Cluses, often combined with the Col de la Colombière in Tour de France stages. Sustained gradients over 10% through forest.

Soriška Planina

A pass crossing the Ratitovec ridge connecting the Selca valley (Železniki) with the Bohinj area. Features a small ski resort and provides access to hiking in the southern Julian Alps.

Bohinj Saddle

Bohinjsko sedlo

Not to be confused with the Soriška Planina, this is the watershed saddle near Bohinj connecting the Sava Bohinjka drainage with access toward Podbrdo. Located in the heart of Triglav National Park.

Col Bayard

Pass on the Route Napoléon between Gap and the Champsaur valley. Gentle main-road climb and historic gateway to the southern Alps.

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.

Col du Corbier

Quiet Chablais Alps pass connecting the Brevon to the Dranse valley. Pleasant alpine pastures with views of the Dents du Midi.

Seeberg Sattel

Seebergsattel / Jezerski Vrh

A quiet, scenic border crossing between Carinthia (Eisenkappel-Vellach) and Slovenia through the Karawanken range. Features mixed forests and alpine meadows.

Sella Nevea

Road pass in the Julian Alps beneath Monte Canin. Leads to a small ski area and continues into Slovenia. Dramatic karst limestone scenery.

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.

Pack Sattel

Packsattel

One of the most important passes connecting Styria with Carinthia through the Pack range. The old B70 pass road is a popular motorcycle route while most traffic uses the A2 motorway tunnel.

Pian delle Fugazze

Passo del Pian delle Fugazze

Pass between Rovereto and Schio at the foot of the Pasubio massif. The Ossario del Pasubio WWI memorial stands nearby. Starting point for the dramatic Strada delle 52 Gallerie (hiking only).

Col de la Forclaz de Montmin

A scenic pass above the eastern shore of Lake Annecy, offering one of the most spectacular panoramic views of the lake and surrounding mountains. Climbed 5 times by the Tour de France. Also a renowned paragliding launch site.

Bödele

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.

Strane Pass

Strane

A scenic road crossing between the Soča valley at Tolmin and the Bača valley. The route passes through charming villages and offers views of the southern Julian Alps foothills.

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.

Gaicht Pass

Gaichtpass

Connects the Lechtal with the Tannheimer Tal in Tyrol. A scenic road through a narrow gorge and over a low saddle, providing access between two popular Austrian holiday valleys.

Ljubelj Pass

Prelaz Ljubelj

A historic crossing of the Karawanks range on the old road over the mountain (the Karawanks Tunnel now carries most traffic). The old pass road features tight hairpins and passes ruins of a WWII concentration camp memorial.

Passo del Durone

A low pass above Lake Garda connecting Riva del Garda with the Ledro valley. Often paired with a visit to the beautiful Lake Ledro. Gentle gradients.

Predmeja Pass

Predmeja

A pass road climbing from the Vipava valley to the Trnovo Forest Plateau (Trnovski gozd). Features steep switchbacks with fine views over the Vipava valley and toward the Julian Alps.

Croce d'Aune Pass

Passo di Croce d'Aune

A historic cycling pass where the first Giro d'Italia stage was won in 1909. Connects the Valsugana with Feltre. Modest elevation but significant cycling heritage.

Zirlerberg

The steep ascent from Zirl in the Inn valley up to the Seefeld plateau and onward to Germany. Known for its very steep gradient reaching 16%, it is the main road to Seefeld and the Mittenwald border crossing.

Col de Braus

A winding alpine pass with approximately 40 hairpin turns connecting Sospel and L'Escarène in the southern Alps. Part of the Route des Grandes Alpes variant. Featured in the Tour de France and the Monte Carlo Rally.

Col de la Cluse / Col de l'Épine

Col de l'Épine

Pass connecting Chambéry to the Avant-Pays Savoyard via the Épine mountain. Strategic route through the sub-Alpine chain west of Chambéry.

Wechsel Pass

Wechselpass

Connects the Wiener Neustadt basin with eastern Styria. A gentler alternative to the Semmering with views of the Wechsel massif. Part of the S6 Semmering Schnellstraße route.

Griessen Pass

Griessenpass

A border crossing between the Pillersee valley in Tyrol and Bavaria (Germany). The road runs through a scenic valley with views of the Loferer Steinberge mountains.

Annaberg

A pass on the route from St. Pölten to Mariazell in the Lower Austrian Alps. The Mariazellerbahn narrow-gauge railway follows a parallel route. Popular weekend area for Vienna residents.

Pyhrn Pass

Pyhrnpass

Historic route connecting the Kremstal in Upper Austria with the Enns valley in Styria. While the Bosruck tunnel carries motorway traffic, the old pass road through Spital am Pyhrn is a scenic alternative.

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.

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.

Črnivec Pass

Prelaz Črnivec

An important road connection between the Ljubljana basin and the upper Savinja valley (Gornji Grad). The road crosses the southeastern foothills of the Kamnik-Savinja Alps and is a major transit route.

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.

Vršatec / Na Skali

Na Skali

A minor pass connecting the Soča valley at Nova Gorica with the Trnovo Forest Plateau. The road climbs through oak and beech forests typical of the transition zone between Mediterranean and continental climate.

Podnanos Pass

Podnanos / Rebrnice

An old road pass ascending from the Vipava valley across the western edge of the Nanos plateau. Features the Rebrnice hairpins, a series of tight bends climbing the limestone escarpment. Subject to fierce Bora winds.

Razdrto Pass

Razdrto

A wind-swept pass between the Nanos plateau and the Hrušica plateau, connecting the Vipava valley with the Ljubljana basin. Known for extremely strong Bora winds that can be dangerous to traffic.

Stara Fužina - Savica

Stara Fužina

A scenic road along Lake Bohinj to the Savica waterfall trailhead, passing through Triglav National Park. While not a high pass, this is one of Slovenia's most famous alpine drives along the largest permanent lake.