Kartitscher Sattel
Austria · Tyrol
1,525m
Key Facts
- Elevation
- 1,525m
- Route length
- 8 km
- Max gradient
- 10%
- Hairpins
- 13
- Driving difficulty
- Challenging (3/5)
- Surface
- Good
- Open
- Year-round
Route & Map
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Route
SSillian
8 km · max 10%
▲Kartitscher Sattel (1,525m)
Descent
EKartitsch
A scenic pass in East Tyrol connecting the Drautal near Sillian with the Lesachtal. Offers views of the Lienz Dolomites and the Carnic Alps. A quieter alternative to the main valley routes.
Weather & Conditions
Driving Experience
Elevation Profile
↑1,155m gain
↓525m loss
1,131m → 1,842m → 1,761m
Difficulty
Challenging
3/5 — car driving difficulty
Based on steepness, elevation gain, hairpins, road length & surface quality
Hairpin Turns
13
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
- 46.7333°N, 12.5167°E
- Start (Sillian)
- 46.7500°N, 12.4167°E
- End (Kartitsch)
- 46.7333°N, 12.5167°E
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