Ettal Saddle
Ettaler Sattel
Germany · Bavaria (Ammergau Alps)
868m
Key Facts
- Elevation
- 868m
- Route length
- 5 km
- Max gradient
- 6%
- Driving difficulty
- Easy Drive (1/5)
- Surface
- Good
- Open
- Year-round
Route & Map
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Route
SOberammergau
5 km · max 6%
▲Ettal Saddle (868m)
Descent
EEttal
A gentle pass connecting Oberammergau with Ettal and Garmisch-Partenkirchen. Passes by the famous Ettal Abbey (Kloster Ettal) and provides access to the Ammergau Alps scenic area.
Weather & Conditions
Driving Experience
Elevation Profile
↑142m gain
↓97m loss
839m → 889m → 884m
Difficulty
Easy Drive
1/5 — car driving difficulty
Based on steepness, elevation gain, road length & surface quality
Hairpin Turns
0
Sweeping curves, no tight switchbacks
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
- 47.5700°N, 11.0931°E
- Start (Oberammergau)
- 47.5972°N, 11.0639°E
- End (Ettal)
- 47.5692°N, 11.0956°E
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