Hirzel
Switzerland · Zürich / Zug
680m
Key Facts
- Elevation
- 680m
- Route length
- 10 km
- Max gradient
- 6%
- Hairpins
- 4
- Driving difficulty
- Easy Drive (1/5)
- Surface
- Excellent
- Open
- Year-round
Route & Map
Loading map
Route
SHorgen
10 km · max 6%
▲Hirzel (680m)
Descent
EBaar
Low pass on the main road between Zürich and Zug/Schwyz. One of the most heavily trafficked passes in Switzerland. Historically important transit route.
Weather & Conditions
Driving Experience
Elevation Profile
↑346m gain
↓321m loss
421m → 698m → 446m
Difficulty
Easy Drive
1/5 — car driving difficulty
Based on steepness, elevation gain, hairpins, road length & surface quality
Hairpin Turns
4
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
- 47.2556°N, 8.5917°E
- Start (Horgen)
- 47.2597°N, 8.5978°E
- End (Baar)
- 47.1958°N, 8.5292°E
#year-round#transit#low-pass
Explore More
Image: Wikimedia Commons