Fern Pass
Fernpass
Austria · Tyrol
1,216m
Key Facts
- Elevation
- 1,216m
- Route length
- 17 km
- Max gradient
- 8%
- Hairpins
- 2
- Driving difficulty
- Moderate (2/5)
- Surface
- Good
- Open
- Year-round
Route & Map
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Route
SNassereith
17 km · max 8%
▲Fern Pass (1,216m)
Descent
ELermoos
An important north-south route connecting the Inntal with the Außerfern region and onward to Germany. One of the most trafficked alpine passes, known for the stunning green Blindsee lake visible from the road.
Weather & Conditions
Driving Experience
Elevation Profile
↑485m gain
↓347m loss
842m → 1,223m → 980m
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
- 47.3256°N, 10.8367°E
- Start (Nassereith)
- 47.3167°N, 10.8333°E
- End (Lermoos)
- 47.4028°N, 10.8811°E
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