Alpine Passes

Mountain Roads of Europe

Lahnsattel

Lahnsattel

Austria · Lower Austria / Styria

1,015m

Key Facts

Elevation
1,015m
Route length
10 km
Max gradient
10%
Hairpins
1
Driving difficulty
Moderate (2/5)
Surface
Good
Open
Year-round

Route & Map

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Route

SFrein an der Mürz
10 km · max 10%
Lahnsattel (1,015m)
Descent
ETerz
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Connects the Mürztal in Styria with the Salzatal near Mariazell in Lower Austria. A scenic pass through forested mountains with access to the Ötscher area.

Weather & Conditions

Driving Experience

Elevation Profile

856m898m940m982m1,024m0 km2 km4 km6 km8 km1,024m
263m gain
272m loss
865m → 1,024m → 856m

Difficulty

Moderate

2/5 — car driving difficulty

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

Hairpin Turns

1

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
47.7749°N, 15.4857°E
Start (Frein an der Mürz)
47.7416°N, 15.4838°E
End (Terz)
47.7733°N, 15.4506°E
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