Alpine Passes

Mountain Roads of Europe

Ofen Pass

Ofen Pass

Ofenpass / Pass dal Fuorn

Switzerland · Graubünden

2,149m

Key Facts

Elevation
2,149m
Route length
28 km
Max gradient
10%
Hairpins
6
Driving difficulty
Challenging (3/5)
Surface
Good
Open
Year-round

Route & Map

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Route

SZernez
28 km · max 10%
Ofen Pass (2,149m)
Descent
ESanta Maria Val Müstair
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Passes through the Swiss National Park with excellent wildlife spotting: ibex, chamois, deer, and marmots. Connects the Engadin with Val Müstair. One of few Swiss passes open year-round.

Weather & Conditions

Driving Experience

Elevation Profile

1,350m1,551m1,752m1,953m2,154m0 km10 km20 km30 km2,154m
890m gain
992m loss
1,476m → 2,154m → 1,374m

Difficulty

Challenging

3/5 — car driving difficulty

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

Hairpin Turns

6

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.
  • Snow may linger into June at this elevation. Check webcams before departing.

Coordinates

Summit
46.6394°N, 10.2889°E
Start (Zernez)
46.6978°N, 10.0922°E
End (Santa Maria Val Müstair)
46.6017°N, 10.4239°E
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