Alpine Passes

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Notschrei Pass

Notschrei Pass

Notschrei

Germany · Southern Black Forest (Baden-Württemberg)

1,121m

Key Facts

Elevation
1,121m
Route length
14 km
Max gradient
12%
Hairpins
8
Driving difficulty
Moderate (2/5)
Surface
Good
Open
Year-round

Route & Map

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Route

SOberried
14 km · max 12%
Notschrei Pass (1,121m)
Descent
ETodtnau
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A mountain pass at 1,121m connecting the Dreisamtal near Freiburg with the upper Wiesental. The name ('cry of distress') dates from the population's urgent petition to build the road. Popular for cross-country skiing in winter.

Weather & Conditions

Driving Experience

Elevation Profile

374m561m747m934m1,120m0 km5 km10 km15 km20 km1,120m
752m gain
486m loss
374m → 1,120m → 640m

Difficulty

Moderate

2/5 — car driving difficulty

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

Hairpin Turns

8

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.

Coordinates

Summit
47.8757°N, 7.9100°E
Start (Oberried)
47.9645°N, 7.9460°E
End (Todtnau)
47.8285°N, 7.9456°E
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