Alpine Passes

Mountain Roads of Europe

Faschinajoch

Faschinajoch

Austria · Vorarlberg

1,486m

Key Facts

Elevation
1,486m
Route length
14 km
Max gradient
14%
Hairpins
8
Driving difficulty
Moderate (2/5)
Surface
Good
Open
Year-round

Route & Map

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Route

SFontanella
14 km · max 14%
Faschinajoch (1,486m)
Descent
EAu (Bregenzerwald)
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Connects the Großes Walsertal with the Bregenzerwald via Damüls. A quieter alternative route through Vorarlberg's mountain landscape with charming alpine villages.

Weather & Conditions

Driving Experience

Elevation Profile

813m1,034m1,254m1,475m1,695m0 km5 km10 km15 km1,695m
334m gain
1,170m loss
1,695m → 1,695m → 859m

Difficulty

Moderate

2/5 — car driving difficulty

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

Hairpin Turns

8

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.
  • Steep gradients demand good brakes. Use low gears on descent to avoid brake fade.

Coordinates

Summit
47.2833°N, 9.9117°E
Start (Fontanella)
47.2667°N, 9.8833°E
End (Au (Bregenzerwald))
47.3167°N, 9.9833°E
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