Alpine Passes

Mountain Roads of Europe

Dientner Sattel

Dientner Sattel

Austria · Salzburg

1,357m

Key Facts

Elevation
1,357m
Route length
18 km
Max gradient
10%
Hairpins
2
Driving difficulty
Moderate (2/5)
Surface
Good
Open
Year-round

Route & Map

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Route

SBischofshofen
18 km · max 10%
Dientner Sattel (1,357m)
Descent
EDienten am Hochkönig
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Connects Bischofshofen in the Salzachtal with Dienten and the Hochkönig area. Named after the mighty Hochkönig massif (2,941m) towering above. Part of a scenic route through the Salzburg mountains.

Weather & Conditions

Driving Experience

Elevation Profile

542m749m956m1,163m1,370m0 km5 km10 km15 km20 km1,370m
916m gain
285m loss
559m → 1,370m → 1,190m

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
47.3833°N, 13.0167°E
Start (Bischofshofen)
47.4167°N, 13.2167°E
End (Dienten am Hochkönig)
47.3833°N, 13.0167°E
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