Gleinalm Sattel
Gleinalmsattel
Austria · Styria
1,586m
Key Facts
- Elevation
- 1,586m
- Route length
- 28 km
- Max gradient
- 14%
- Hairpins
- 15
- Driving difficulty
- Demanding (4/5)
- Surface
- Fair
- Open
- Year-round
Route & Map
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Route
SÜbelbach
28 km · max 14%
▲Gleinalm Sattel (1,586m)
Descent
EKnittelfeld
The old road over the Gleinalpe connecting the Mur valley near Leoben with Graz. A scenic mountain road alternative to the Gleinalm motorway tunnel, popular with cyclists and motorcyclists.
Weather & Conditions
Driving Experience
Elevation Profile
↑2,158m gain
↓2,098m loss
585m → 1,631m → 645m
Difficulty
Demanding
4/5 — 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.
- ›Steep gradients demand good brakes. Use low gears on descent to avoid brake fade.
Coordinates
- Summit
- 47.2158°N, 15.0522°E
- Start (Übelbach)
- 47.2264°N, 15.2342°E
- End (Knittelfeld)
- 47.2147°N, 14.8297°E
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