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Hochtannberg Pass

Hochtannberg Pass

Hochtannbergpass

Austria · Vorarlberg

1,676m

Key Facts

Elevation
1,676m
Route length
6 km
Max gradient
8%
Hairpins
11
Driving difficulty
Moderate (2/5)
Surface
Good
Open
Year-round

Route & Map

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Route

SWarth
6 km · max 8%
Hochtannberg Pass (1,676m)
Descent
ESchröcken
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Connects Warth in the Lechtal with Schröcken in the Bregenzerwald. Offers beautiful views and forms part of the route from Lech to Bregenz through two of Vorarlberg's most scenic valleys.

Weather & Conditions

Driving Experience

Elevation Profile

1,161m1,307m1,453m1,598m1,744m0 km5 km10 km15 km1,744m
391m gain
699m loss
1,488m → 1,744m → 1,180m

Difficulty

Moderate

2/5 — car driving difficulty

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

Hairpin Turns

11

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
47.2581°N, 10.1100°E
Start (Warth)
47.2567°N, 10.1833°E
End (Schröcken)
47.2583°N, 10.0833°E
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