Pass Lueg
Austria · Salzburg
552m
Key Facts
- Elevation
- 552m
- Route length
- 15 km
- Max gradient
- 5%
- Hairpins
- 12
- Driving difficulty
- Moderate (2/5)
- Surface
- Excellent
- Open
- Year-round
Route & Map
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Route
SGolling an der Salzach
15 km · max 5%
▲Pass Lueg (552m)
Descent
EWerfen
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
↑1,415m gain
↓563m loss
470m → 1,322m → 1,322m
Difficulty
Moderate
2/5 — car driving difficulty
Based on steepness, elevation gain, hairpins, road length & surface quality
Hairpin Turns
12
Plenty of switchbacks to test your line
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.
- ›The switchbacks reward smooth, deliberate driving over speed.
Coordinates
- Summit
- 47.5756°N, 13.1947°E
- Start (Golling an der Salzach)
- 47.5967°N, 13.1674°E
- End (Werfen)
- 47.4859°N, 13.1064°E
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