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
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
↑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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