Alpine Passes

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Katschberg Pass

Katschberg Pass

Katschbergpass

Austria · Salzburg / Carinthia

1,641m

Key Facts

Elevation
1,641m
Route length
12 km
Max gradient
10%
Hairpins
8
Driving difficulty
Moderate (2/5)
Surface
Good
Open
Year-round

Route & Map

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Route

SSt. Michael im Lungau
12 km · max 10%
Katschberg Pass (1,641m)
Descent
ERennweg am Katschberg
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Connects the Lungau in Salzburg with the Liesertal in Carinthia. A historic north-south route through the Tauern range. The area around the pass is a popular ski resort in winter.

Weather & Conditions

Driving Experience

Elevation Profile

1,030m1,188m1,345m1,503m1,660m0 km5 km10 km15 km20 km1,660m
1,173m gain
743m loss
1,075m → 1,660m → 1,505m

Difficulty

Moderate

2/5 — car driving difficulty

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

Hairpin Turns

8

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.

Coordinates

Summit
47.0583°N, 13.6167°E
Start (St. Michael im Lungau)
47.0989°N, 13.6339°E
End (Rennweg am Katschberg)
47.0636°N, 13.6750°E
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Image: Sönke Kraft aka Arnulf zu Linden / CC BY-SA 3.0