Alpine Passes

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Kniebis Pass

Kniebis Pass

Kniebis (Alexanderschanze)

Germany · Northern Black Forest (Baden-Württemberg)

971m

Key Facts

Elevation
971m
Route length
18 km
Max gradient
10%
Hairpins
2
Driving difficulty
Moderate (2/5)
Surface
Good
Open
Year-round

Route & Map

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Route

SOppenau
18 km · max 10%
Kniebis Pass (971m)
Descent
EFreudenstadt
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A mountain pass at 971m on the B28 near Freudenstadt, also known as Alexanderschanze. Connects the Rhine plain with the Neckar valley and marks the junction of the B28 and B500 Black Forest High Road.

Weather & Conditions

Driving Experience

Elevation Profile

292m460m628m796m964m0 km5 km10 km15 km20 km964m
772m gain
330m loss
292m → 964m → 734m

Difficulty

Moderate

2/5 — car driving difficulty

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

Hairpin Turns

2

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
48.4801°N, 8.2761°E
Start (Oppenau)
48.4775°N, 8.1715°E
End (Freudenstadt)
48.4619°N, 8.4108°E
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