Gailberg Sattel
Gailbergsattel
Austria · Carinthia / Tyrol
982m
Key Facts
- Elevation
- 982m
- Route length
- 12 km
- Max gradient
- 8%
- Hairpins
- 15
- Driving difficulty
- Moderate (2/5)
- Surface
- Good
- Open
- Year-round
Route & Map
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Route
SOberdrauburg
12 km · max 8%
▲Gailberg Sattel (982m)
Descent
EKötschach-Mauthen
Connects the Drautal with the Gailtal in southern Carinthia/East Tyrol. A relatively low and gentle pass providing an important connection between two main east-west valleys of southern Austria.
Weather & Conditions
Driving Experience
Elevation Profile
↑405m gain
↓332m loss
634m → 993m → 707m
Difficulty
Moderate
2/5 — car driving difficulty
Based on steepness, elevation gain, hairpins, road length & surface quality
Hairpin Turns
15
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
- 46.7184°N, 12.9669°E
- Start (Oberdrauburg)
- 46.7487°N, 12.9674°E
- End (Kötschach-Mauthen)
- 46.6776°N, 13.0041°E
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