Klausen Pass
Klausenpass
Switzerland · Uri / Glarus
1,948m
Key Facts
- Elevation
- 1,948m
- Route length
- 46 km
- Max gradient
- 10%
- Hairpins
- 32
- Driving difficulty
- Demanding (4/5)
- Surface
- Good
- Open
- June - October
Route & Map
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Route
SAltdorf
46 km · max 10%
▲Klausen Pass (1,948m)
Descent
ELinthal
Connects Uri and Glarus through dramatic scenery below the Clariden massif. Historic hillclimb racing venue from the early 1900s. Sweeping curves through alpine meadows.
Weather & Conditions
Driving Experience
Elevation Profile
↑1,644m gain
↓1,445m loss
455m → 1,960m → 654m
Difficulty
Demanding
4/5 — car driving difficulty
Based on steepness, elevation gain, hairpins, road length & surface quality
Hairpin Turns
32
A relentless sequence of switchbacks
When to Drive
June - October (Best: July - September)
- ›Open June - October. Check locally for exact opening dates as conditions vary each year.
- ›Morning hours offer the best driving conditions with less traffic.
- ›With 32 hairpin turns, take your time and use each switchback to enjoy the views.
Coordinates
- Summit
- 46.8694°N, 8.8564°E
- Start (Altdorf)
- 46.8808°N, 8.6389°E
- End (Linthal)
- 46.9208°N, 8.9983°E
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