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
EOberjoch
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
↑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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