Alpine Passes

Mountain Roads of Europe

Pass Lueg

Pass Lueg

Austria · Salzburg

552m

Key Facts

Elevation
552m
Route length
18 km
Max gradient
5%
Hairpins
3
Driving difficulty
Easy Drive (1/5)
Surface
Excellent
Open
Year-round

Route & Map

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Route

SGolling an der Salzach
18 km · max 5%
▲Pass Lueg (552m)
Descent
EWerfen
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The narrow gorge of the Salzach river between Golling and Werfen. A historically strategic narrows that controlled access to the inner Salzburg Alps. The modern road includes tunnels through the gorge.

Weather & Conditions

Driving Experience

Elevation Profile

470m500m530m559m589m0 km5 km10 km15 km589m
↑347m gain
↓272m loss
480m → 589m → 555m

Difficulty

Easy Drive

1/5 — car driving difficulty

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

Hairpin Turns

3

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
47.5756°N, 13.1947°E
Start (Golling an der Salzach)
47.5967°N, 13.1675°E
End (Werfen)
47.4758°N, 13.1889°E
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