Alpine Passes

Mountain Roads of Europe

Filzensattel

Filzensattel

Austria · Salzburg

1,291m

Key Facts

Elevation
1,291m
Route length
13 km
Max gradient
10%
Hairpins
1
Driving difficulty
Moderate (2/5)
Surface
Good
Open
Year-round

Route & Map

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Route

SDienten am Hochkönig
13 km · max 10%
Filzensattel (1,291m)
Descent
ESaalfelden
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Connects Dienten am Hochkönig with Saalfelden in the Pinzgau. Passes through scenic alpine meadows beneath the Hochkönig massif. Part of the B164 road.

Weather & Conditions

Driving Experience

Elevation Profile

741m880m1,019m1,157m1,296m0 km5 km10 km15 km1,296m
267m gain
580m loss
1,054m → 1,296m → 741m

Difficulty

Moderate

2/5 — car driving difficulty

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

Hairpin Turns

1

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
47.3973°N, 13.0010°E
Start (Dienten am Hochkönig)
47.3819°N, 13.0023°E
End (Saalfelden)
47.4266°N, 12.8481°E
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