Alpine Passes

Mountain Roads of Europe

Oberjoch Pass

Oberjoch Pass

Oberjochpass

Germany · Bavaria (Allgäu Alps)

1,178m

Key Facts

Elevation
1,178m
Route length
7.5 km
Max gradient
9%
Hairpins
16
Driving difficulty
Challenging (3/5)
Surface
Good
Open
Year-round

Route & Map

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Route

SHindelang
7.5 km · max 9%
Oberjoch Pass (1,178m)
Descent
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The highest paved pass road in Germany, connecting the Allgäu region with the Tannheimer Tal in Austria. Features 107 curves and is a popular motorcycle route through the Allgäu Alps.

Weather & Conditions

Driving Experience

Elevation Profile

812m969m1,126m1,282m1,439m0 km5 km10 km1,439m
841m gain
366m loss
827m → 1,439m → 1,302m

Difficulty

Challenging

3/5 — car driving difficulty

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

Hairpin Turns

16

Serious switchback territory

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
47.5114°N, 10.4250°E
Start (Hindelang)
47.5058°N, 10.3667°E
End (Oberjoch)
47.5150°N, 10.4417°E
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