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)
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
↑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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