Alpine Passes

Mountain Roads of Europe

Scharling Saddle

Scharling Saddle

Scharlingsattel

Germany · Bavaria (Mangfall Mountains)

780m

Key Facts

Elevation
780m
Route length
14 km
Max gradient
6%
Hairpins
1
Driving difficulty
Moderate (2/5)
Surface
Good
Open
Year-round

Route & Map

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Route

SSchliersee
14 km · max 6%
Scharling Saddle (780m)
Descent
EBayrischzell
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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.

Weather & Conditions

Driving Experience

Elevation Profile

761m863m965m1,067m1,169m0 km10 km20 km30 km1,169m
559m gain
544m loss
787m → 1,169m → 802m

Difficulty

Moderate

2/5 — car driving difficulty

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

Hairpin Turns

1

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
47.6833°N, 11.8681°E
Start (Schliersee)
47.7346°N, 11.8620°E
End (Bayrischzell)
47.6737°N, 12.0149°E
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