Alpine Passes

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Gaicht Pass

Gaicht Pass

Gaichtpass

Austria · Tyrol

1,093m

Key Facts

Elevation
1,093m
Route length
12 km
Max gradient
9%
Hairpins
14
Driving difficulty
Challenging (3/5)
Surface
Good
Open
Year-round

Route & Map

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Route

SWeißenbach am Lech
12 km · max 9%
Gaicht Pass (1,093m)
Descent
ETannheim
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Connects the Lechtal with the Tannheimer Tal in Tyrol. A scenic road through a narrow gorge and over a low saddle, providing access between two popular Austrian holiday valleys.

Weather & Conditions

Driving Experience

Elevation Profile

881m1,019m1,156m1,294m1,431m0 km10 km20 km30 km40 km1,431m
949m gain
399m loss
881m → 1,431m → 1,431m

Difficulty

Challenging

3/5 — car driving difficulty

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

Hairpin Turns

14

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.
  • The switchbacks reward smooth, deliberate driving over speed.

Coordinates

Summit
47.3833°N, 10.6000°E
Start (Weißenbach am Lech)
47.4333°N, 10.6333°E
End (Tannheim)
47.5000°N, 10.5833°E
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