Ötztal Glacier Road

Ötztaler Gletscherstraße

The highest paved road in Austria, climbing from Sölden to the Rettenbachferner glacier ski area at 2,830m. Hosts the annual FIS Alpine Ski World Cup opening race each October.

Pitztal Glacier Road

Pitztaler Gletscherstraße

A dead-end road leading to Austria's highest glacier ski area at the Pitztaler Gletscher. Ends at the Mittelbergferner glacier, where a cable car reaches 3,440m on the Hinteren Brunnenkogel.

Flüela Pass

Flüelapass

Connects Davos with the Lower Engadin at Susch. High Graubünden pass with a lake at the summit. Sometimes kept open year-round via active snow clearing.

Bernina Pass

Berninapass / Pass dal Bernina

Highest pass in the Eastern Alps open year-round. Connects the Engadin with Val Poschiavo. The UNESCO-listed Bernina Express railway runs alongside with spectacular viaducts.

Bernina Pass (from Tirano)

Passo del Bernina

Italian approach from Tirano through the Poschiavo valley to the Bernina summit. Tirano is the terminus of the UNESCO Bernina Express. One of the highest year-round passes.

Foscagno Pass

Passo del Foscagno

Main Italian approach to Livigno from Bormio. High pass with open, windswept terrain in the Rhaetian Alps. Often combined with Passo d'Eira.

Julier Pass

Julierpass / Pass dal Güglia

One of the few Swiss alpine passes kept open year-round. Connects the Engadin with the Rhine valley. Ancient Roman road with pillar remnants and the Origen cultural tower at the summit.

Eira Pass

Passo d'Eira

Small pass between Foscagno and Livigno, forming part of the main route to the duty-free town. Open alpine terrain with Rhaetian peak views.

Ofen Pass

Ofenpass / Pass dal Fuorn

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.

Gardena Pass

Passo Gardena / Grödnerjoch

Part of the Sellaronda circuit connecting Val Gardena with the Badia valley. Between the Sella group and the Cir peaks. Popular for skiing and cycling.

Falzarego Pass

Passo di Falzarego

Major Dolomite pass connecting Cortina d'Ampezzo with the Badia valley. Features dramatic WWI fortifications (Forte Tre Sassi) and cable car to Lagazuoi with its WWI tunnel system.

Col du Lautaret

Major pass connecting Briançon to Grenoble, open year-round. Home to an alpine botanical garden. Junction for the Galibier road.

Sestriere

Colle del Sestriere

Major ski resort in the Cottian Alps. Hosted 2006 Turin Winter Olympics events. Frequently features in the Giro d'Italia and Tour de France.

Kühtai Sattel

Kühtaisattel

The highest year-round paved pass road in Austria, connecting the Sellraintal with the Ötztal. Passes through the ski resort of Kühtai and offers access to high-altitude alpine terrain year-round.

Simplon Pass

Simplonpass / Passo del Sempione

Major crossing between Switzerland and Italy. Napoleon ordered the road's construction in 1800. Broad, well-graded curves and a historic hospice at the summit. Open almost year-round.

Simplon-Kulm side road

Simplonpass Alte Strasse

The historic old road variant over the Simplon, running through the village of Simplon Dorf. More winding and atmospheric than the modern main road. Same pass, alternative route.

Simplon Pass (Italian side)

Passo del Sempione

Italian descent of the Simplon from the Swiss summit to Domodossola. Napoleon ordered this road built in 1800. Passes through the scenic Divedro gorge.

Col de Larche / Maddalena Pass

Colle della Maddalena

Italy-France border pass in the Maritime Alps connecting the Stura di Demonte with the Ubaye valley. One of the more accessible western Alpine border crossings.

Rolle Pass

Passo di Rolle

Scenic pass at the foot of the Pale di San Martino. The iconic view of Cimon della Pala reflected in alpine lakes. Popular ski area and Giro d'Italia climb.

Montée de la Plagne

La Plagne

Climb to the famous La Plagne ski resort in the Tarentaise. Dead-end Tour de France summit finish with steady gradients through forest and Mont Blanc views.

San Pellegrino Pass

Passo di San Pellegrino

Connects Val di Fassa with the Biois valley. Beautiful meadows with views of Marmolada and Civetta. Ski area at the summit and regular Giro d'Italia stage.

Tonale Pass

Passo del Tonale

Wide saddle connecting Val di Sole with Val Camonica. Popular ski resort in winter with WWI memorials and an ossuary nearby.

Campolongo Pass

Passo Campolongo

The lowest and easiest Sellaronda pass, connecting Corvara with Arabba. Beautiful views of the Sella massif and Marmolada glacier.

Col de Tende

Col de Tende / Colle di Tenda

Historic Franco-Italian border pass in the Roya valley. Features one of the oldest road tunnels in the Alps (1882). The old road above has spectacular hairpins.

Alpe d'Huez

L'Alpe d'Huez

The most famous cycling climb in the world with 21 legendary numbered hairpin bends. A dead-end climb to a ski resort, each bend named after a Tour de France stage winner.

Col du Montgenèvre

Major Franco-Italian border crossing connecting Briançon to Turin, open year-round. One of the oldest Alpine crossings with a ski resort at the summit.

Montgenèvre Pass

Colle del Monginevro

One of the oldest and lowest main Alpine chain crossings between Italy and France. Ski resort at the summit. Important since Roman times on the Via Domitia.

Montée de Courchevel

Courchevel

Climb to the glamorous Courchevel 1850 ski resort in the Trois Vallées. A steady dead-end climb through forest, used as a Tour de France summit finish.

Maloja Pass

Malojapass / Pass dal Malögia

Unique asymmetric pass: south side drops steeply through dramatic hairpins while the Engadin side has virtually no ascent. Connects the Engadin with Val Bregaglia. Open year-round.

Maloja Pass (from Chiavenna)

Passo del Maloggia

Italian approach rising dramatically from Chiavenna with views of the Bregaglia mountains. The Swiss side sits level on the Engadin plateau.

Tre Croci Pass

Passo Tre Croci

Pass east of Cortina connecting with the Misurina/Auronzo area. Gateway to the famous Tre Cime di Lavaredo. Views of Cristallo and Sorapis groups.

Lavazè Pass

Passo di Lavazè / Lavazèjoch

Pass between the Fiemme and Ega valleys, popular for cross-country skiing and mountain biking. Less trafficked than the nearby Karer Pass. Beautiful larch forests.

Monte Grappa

A major WWI memorial mountain with multiple paved approach roads. The ossuary at the summit commemorates 23,000 fallen soldiers. Popular cycling destination with approaches from Bassano, Romano d'Ezzelino, and Semonzo.

Flexen Pass

Flexenpass

Connects Stuben am Arlberg with the Lech valley and the famous ski resorts of Lech and Zürs. Features impressive engineering with avalanche galleries and tight switchbacks carved into rock.

Turracher Höhe

Connects the Gurktal in Carinthia with the Murtal in Styria. Famous for its extreme 23% gradient sections on the Styrian side, making it one of the steepest paved passes in the Alps. Features a lake at the summit.

Furcia Pass

Passo Furcia / Furkelpass

Small pass connecting San Vigilio di Marebbe with the Kronplatz area. Gateway to the Fanes-Senes-Braies Nature Park.

Stubai Glacier Road

Stubaier Gletscherstraße

Road leading up the Stubaital to the Stubai Glacier ski area, one of Austria's largest glacier ski resorts. The road ends at the Mutterberg lift station at the valley head.

Karer Pass

Passo di Costalunga / Karerpass

Near the famous Lago di Carezza (Karersee), a turquoise lake framed by the Latemar and Catinaccio/Rosengarten groups. Connects Val d'Ega with Val di Fassa.

Obertauern Pass

Obertauern

Pass summit that doubles as one of Austria's most snow-reliable ski resorts. Famous as the location where the Beatles filmed scenes for 'Help!' in 1965. Connects Radstadt with the Lungau.

Radstädter Tauern Pass

Radstädter Tauernpass

Historic crossing of the Tauern range connecting the Enns valley at Radstadt with the Lungau at Mauterndorf. Used since Roman times. The old B99 road offers a scenic alternative to the Tauern motorway tunnel.

Villacher Alpenstraße

A 16.5km toll panoramic road climbing from Villach to the Dobratsch nature park. Offers stunning views over Villach, the Karawanken, Julian Alps, and on clear days into Italy and Slovenia.

Montée de la Toussuire

La Toussuire

Dead-end climb to La Toussuire ski resort in the Maurienne. Tour de France summit finish with steep and relentless gradients from the Arc valley.

Passo Campo Carlo Magno

A pass near Madonna di Campiglio connecting the Val Rendena with the Val di Sole. Named after Charlemagne (Carlo Magno) who reportedly crossed here. Gateway to the Brenta Dolomites.

Hochtannberg Pass

Hochtannbergpass

Connects Warth in the Lechtal with Schröcken in the Bregenzerwald. Offers beautiful views and forms part of the route from Lech to Bregenz through two of Vorarlberg's most scenic valleys.

Col de Valberg

Pass at the Valberg ski resort connecting the Var valley to the Cians gorge. Pleasant climb with good infrastructure and Maritime Alps views.

Weinebene

A pass in the Koralpe range connecting the Lavanttal in Carinthia with western Styria. Known for wind energy installations and winter sports. Features a gentle plateau at the summit.

Col des Saisies

Broad alpine pass between the Beaufortain and Val d'Arly, known for its cross-country skiing resort. Mont Blanc views and Tour de France history. Gateway to Beaufort.

Felbertauern Road

Felbertauernstraße

Connects Mittersill in Salzburg with Matrei in East Tyrol via the 5.2km Felbertauern tunnel. An important year-round north-south connection through the Hohe Tauern range, avoiding the seasonal Grossglockner road.

Klippitztörl

A pass in the Saualpe range connecting the Lavanttal with the Görtschitztal in Carinthia. Features a small ski area near the summit and pastoral alpine meadows.

Katschberg Pass

Katschbergpass

Connects the Lungau in Salzburg with the Liesertal in Carinthia. A historic north-south route through the Tauern range. The area around the pass is a popular ski resort in winter.

Col de Joux

Colle di Joux

Connects the main Aosta Valley at Saint-Vincent with the Val d'Ayas. Views of Monte Rosa and the Matterhorn. Gateway to Ayas valley ski resorts.

Monte Croce Comelico Pass

Passo di Monte Croce di Comelico / Kreuzbergpass

Connects the Comelico valley in Veneto with the Puster valley in South Tyrol. Attractive Dolomite scenery and an important regional connection.

Wolfgang Pass

Wolfgangpass

Short, gentle pass connecting Davos with Klosters in the Prättigau. Main road between two major resort towns. Open year-round.

Brocon Pass

Passo di Brocon

Pass in the Lagorai range connecting the Primiero valley with the Tesino area and Valsugana. Quiet alpine meadows with a small ski area at the summit.

Passo del Termine

A minor pass connecting the Vallarsa with the Terragnolo valley near Rovereto. Quiet road in the Trentino Prealps.

Gurnigel Pass

Gurnigelpass

Scenic pass in the Gantrisch Nature Park south of Bern. Known for its dark sky park status (minimal light pollution) and panoramic views of the Bernese Alps. Narrow road sections.

Col de Turini

Legendary Monte Carlo Rally stage, especially famous for dramatic night stages through forests. Connects Sospel to the Vésubie valley with technical switchbacks.

Rossfeld Panoramic Road

Roßfeld-Panoramastraße

Germany's highest panoramic road at 1,600m, offering stunning views of the Berchtesgaden Alps, the Watzmann massif, and across to Salzburg. A toll road winding through alpine meadows near the Austrian border.

Steg Pass (Malbun Road)

Steg-Malbun Straße

The road from Vaduz/Triesenberg up to Liechtenstein's only ski resort at Malbun (1,602m). This is the highest paved road in Liechtenstein, climbing through alpine meadows with views of the Rätikon range and Rhine valley.

Gleinalm Sattel

Gleinalmsattel

The old road over the Gleinalpe connecting the Mur valley near Leoben with Graz. A scenic mountain road alternative to the Gleinalm motorway tunnel, popular with cyclists and motorcyclists.

Pillerhöhe

Connects the Pitztal entrance (Wenns) with the Kaunertal via the Piller plateau. Offers beautiful views and passes through a nature park with ancient moor landscapes and diverse flora.

Tramin Saddle

Giogo di Tramin / Traminer Joch

A minor pass above the wine village of Tramin/Termeno connecting with the Adige valley. Known mainly for its proximity to the famous Gewürztraminer wine region.

Lenzerheide

Lenzerheide / Lai

Connects Chur with the Albula valley via the resort of Lenzerheide. More high valley than dramatic pass. Features Lake Heidsee and a major ski resort. Open year-round.

Gaberl Pass

Gaberlpass

Connects Köflach in western Styria with Judenburg in the Mur valley via the Gleinalpe/Stubalpe range. A quiet, scenic road popular with motorcyclists that avoids the motorway.

Col du Pillon

Connects Aigle in the Rhone valley with Gstaad in the Bernese Oberland. Gateway to the Glacier 3000 ski area and Les Diablerets resort. Scenic route through varied landscape.

Monte Bondone

A summit road above Trento reaching the Monte Bondone ski area. Not a true pass but a popular paved mountain road. Offers panoramic views over the Adige valley and was used as a Giro d'Italia summit finish.

Nassfeld Pass

Nassfeldpass / Passo di Pramollo

A border crossing between Carinthia and Friuli (Italy) in the Carnic Alps. Home to one of Carinthia's largest ski areas with beautiful views of the surrounding limestone peaks.

Cimabanche Pass

Passo di Cimabanche / Gemärk

Gentle pass connecting Cortina d'Ampezzo with the Puster valley at Dobbiaco. Part of the historic Venice-Innsbruck route. The old railway line is now a popular cycling path.

Kartitscher Sattel

A scenic pass in East Tyrol connecting the Drautal near Sillian with the Lesachtal. Offers views of the Lienz Dolomites and the Carnic Alps. A quieter alternative to the main valley routes.

Gampen Pass

Passo delle Palade / Gampenpass

Connects the Adige valley at Lana with the Non valley. Alternative to the Mendel Pass for reaching the Non valley from South Tyrol.

Jaun Pass

Jaunpass / Col de Bellegarde

The only road pass in Fribourg canton, connecting the Simmental with the Gruyère region. Linguistic boundary between German and French-speaking Switzerland. Year-round access.

Gerlos Pass

Gerlospass

Connects the Zillertal in Tyrol with the Oberpinzgau in Salzburg. Part of the Gerlos Alpenstraße toll road, known for excellent road quality and proximity to the Krimml Waterfalls, Austria's highest.

Reschen Pass

Reschenpass / Passo di Resia

A border crossing connecting the Oberinntal in Tyrol with the Vinschgau in South Tyrol (Italy). Famous for the submerged church tower of Graun visible rising from the Reschensee reservoir.

Resia Pass

Passo di Resia / Reschenpass

Famous for the iconic submerged church tower rising from Lago di Resia. The lake was created in 1950 when the valley was dammed. Connects Val Venosta with Austria.

Col Saint-Martin

Pass connecting the Tinée to the Vésubie valley through La Colmiane ski resort. Pleasant riding with Mediterranean alpine scenery.

Passo del Tonion

A pass in the southern Prealps connecting the Valsugana area with the Feltrino. Quiet and scenic road through forests with limited traffic.

Col des Aravis

Beautiful pass in the Aravis chain with stunning Mont Blanc views. Connects La Clusaz to Flumet through traditional chalets and Reblochon cheese farms.

Faschinajoch

Connects the Großes Walsertal with the Bregenzerwald via Damüls. A quieter alternative route through Vorarlberg's mountain landscape with charming alpine villages.

Gaflei Road

Gafleistraße

A scenic mountain road branching off the Malbun road at Triesenberg, leading to the hamlet of Gaflei and the Fürstin-Gina-Weg hiking trail. Dead-end road with panoramic views of the Rhine valley and Drei Schwestern peaks.

Col de la Croix-Fry

Beautiful Aravis pass connecting Thônes to La Clusaz. Tour de France climb through alpine pastures with views of the Aravis chain and La Tournette.

Col des Montets

Pass in the Mont Blanc massif connecting Chamonix to Vallorcine and Switzerland. Passes through the Aiguilles Rouges nature reserve with spectacular Mont Blanc views.

Col du Marchairuz

Jura pass connecting the Lake Geneva shore near Rolle with the Vallée de Joux. Winds through beautiful beech and fir forests. Popular with motorcyclists and cyclists for flowing curves.

Col des Mosses

Gentle pass in the Vaud Alps connecting Aigle with Château-d'Oex. Wide open meadows at the summit. Popular for cross-country skiing in winter and cycling in summer.

Col du Coq

Dead-end road climbing steeply into the Chartreuse massif. Popular Grenoble cycling climb with dramatic views of the Dent de Crolles and Grésivaudan valley.

Riedberg Pass

Riedbergpass

The highest paved pass crossing in Germany (not just a panoramic road). Connects the Bregenzerwald region with the Kleinwalsertal-adjacent valleys. Features steep gradients and dramatic alpine scenery in the Allgäu.

Col des Planches

Small pass connecting Martigny-Combe with Sembrancher in the Val d'Entremont. Alternative to the main Entremont valley road. Quiet road through vineyards and pastures.

Ibergeregg

Pass in the Schwyz Alps connecting Schwyz with Oberiberg. Panoramic views of the iconic Mythen twin peaks and Lake Lucerne. Popular for winter sports and summer hiking.

Flattnitz

Connects the Gurktal with the Metnitztal in central Carinthia. The pass summit is a gentle high plateau popular for cross-country skiing in winter and hiking in summer.

Weissenstein

Jura pass above Solothurn with sweeping panoramic views from the Jura to the Alps. Narrow paved road to the summit hotel. Features a gondola lift and the Nidlenloch cave system.

Col de l'Ornon

Pleasant, moderate pass connecting the Bonne valley to the Romanche valley. Less trafficked than nearby major passes with Écrins massif views.

Brenner Pass

Brennerpass / Passo del Brennero

The lowest crossing of the main Alpine ridge and one of the most important transalpine routes since Roman times. Connects Innsbruck with Bolzano/Bozen in Italy via a major freight and passenger corridor.

Pas de Morgins

Border crossing connecting the Val d'Illiez in Valais with the Chablais in France. Gentle pass through the charming ski resort village of Morgins.

Cereda Pass

Passo di Cereda

Connects the Primiero valley with the Agordino in the southern Dolomites. Quiet forests with views of the Pale di San Martino.

Mendel Pass

Passo della Mendola / Mendelpass

Connects the Adige valley near Bolzano with the Non valley in Trentino. Stunning Dolomite views from the eastern rim. A historic funicular once ran from Caldaro.

Col de la Morte

Pass on the Route Napoléon connecting the Drac to the Romanche valley via Laffrey. Views of the Matheysine plateau.

Plöcken Pass

Plöckenpass / Passo di Monte Croce Carnico

A border crossing between the Gailtal in Austria and Friuli in Italy. Site of fierce World War I fighting with a museum and memorials at the summit. The Italian side has dramatic hairpin bends.

Monte Croce Carnico Pass

Passo di Monte Croce Carnico / Plöckenpass

Italy-Austria border in the Carnic Alps. WWI fortifications and memorials. Italian side climbs from Timau through a dramatic narrow valley with rock tunnels.

Dientner Sattel

Connects Bischofshofen in the Salzachtal with Dienten and the Hochkönig area. Named after the mighty Hochkönig massif (2,941m) towering above. Part of a scenic route through the Salzburg mountains.

Soboth Pass

Sobothpass

Connects the Lavanttal in Carinthia with Südsteiermark (southern Styria). A scenic and winding route through mixed forests near the Slovenian border with the Soboth reservoir.

Col de Porte

Chartreuse pass near Grenoble with a small ski station. The classic training climb for Grenoble cyclists through dense forest.

Col de la Faucille

Jura pass near the Swiss border with one of the most spectacular panoramic views of Mont Blanc, Lake Geneva, and the entire Alpine chain. Important Alpine gateway.

Forcella Aurine

Minor pass in the Belluno Dolomites connecting Agordo with the Gosaldo area. Quiet forest road useful as a connecting route for Dolomite tours.

Mauria Pass

Passo della Mauria

Gentle pass through forests connecting the Cadore with the Carnia region. Marks the watershed between the Piave and Tagliamento rivers.

Col de Romme

Demanding climb near Cluses, often combined with the Col de la Colombière in Tour de France stages. Sustained gradients over 10% through forest.

Presolana Pass

Passo della Presolana

Pass beneath the striking Presolana wall in the Bergamasque Prealps. Connects the Seriana and Scalve valleys. Popular with cyclists and motorcyclists.

Filzensattel

Connects Dienten am Hochkönig with Saalfelden in the Pinzgau. Passes through scenic alpine meadows beneath the Hochkönig massif. Part of the B164 road.

Schauinsland

Freiburg's iconic local mountain at 1,284m with a legendary 12km hillclimb road featuring sharp hairpin bends. The ADAC Schauinsland-Rennen hillclimb race was held here from 1925 to 1984.

Vue des Alpes

Col de la Vue des Alpes

Jura pass connecting La Chaux-de-Fonds with Neuchâtel. Named for the panoramic view of the entire Bernese Alps chain visible on clear days. Major commuter route.

Soriška Planina

A pass crossing the Ratitovec ridge connecting the Selca valley (Železniki) with the Bohinj area. Features a small ski resort and provides access to hiking in the southern Julian Alps.

Saanenmöser

Gentle pass between Zweisimmen and Gstaad. More high plateau than dramatic pass. The MOB railway (GoldenPass line) runs alongside. Year-round access.

Schwägalp Pass

Schwägalp

Connects the Toggenburg valley with Appenzell. Gateway to the Säntis cable car, highest peak in the Alpstein massif. Year-round road with views of the distinctive Säntis summit.

Bohinj Saddle

Bohinjsko sedlo

Not to be confused with the Soriška Planina, this is the watershed saddle near Bohinj connecting the Sava Bohinjka drainage with access toward Podbrdo. Located in the heart of Triglav National Park.

Thurn Pass

Pass Thurn

Connects Kitzbühel in Tyrol with Mittersill in the Salzburg Pinzgau. An important year-round regional connection offering views of the Kitzbühel Alps and Hohe Tauern range.

Triebener Tauern

Connects the Paltental with the Murtal in Styria, crossing the Wölzer Tauern. A quiet alternative to the nearby Schoberpass with pastoral alpine scenery and gentle gradients.

Col de Manse

Small pass near Gap on the Route Napoléon, with views of the Dévoluy massif and Lac de Serre-Ponçon in the distance.

Col Bayard

Pass on the Route Napoléon between Gap and the Champsaur valley. Gentle main-road climb and historic gateway to the southern Alps.

Kandel

The highest peak in the Central Black Forest at 1,241m. The steep mountain road from Waldkirch climbs 890m over 10.8km with an average gradient of 8.2%, making it a popular hillclimb challenge.

Feldberg Pass

Feldbergpass

The second-highest mountain pass in Germany at 1,231m on the B317, south of the Feldberg (1,493m), the highest peak in the Black Forest. Connects Todtnau and Titisee-Neustadt.

Col du Corbier

Quiet Chablais Alps pass connecting the Brevon to the Dranse valley. Pleasant alpine pastures with views of the Dents du Midi.

Col de la Givrine

Jura pass connecting Nyon on Lake Geneva with the Vallée de Joux at Saint-Cergue. One of the main access roads to the ski resort of Saint-Cergue. Open year-round.

Präbichl

Connects Vordernberg (near Leoben) with Eisenerz on the Steirische Eisenstraße (Iron Trail). Offers views of the famous Erzberg open-pit iron mine and the dramatic Eisenerz Alps.

Jezersko Saddle

Jezerski vrh

A scenic pass connecting the Kokra valley and Jezersko with the Savinja valley. Crosses between the Kamnik-Savinja Alps and the Karawanks. A quiet alpine route through pristine mountain scenery.

Seeberg Sattel

Seebergsattel / Jezerski Vrh

A quiet, scenic border crossing between Carinthia (Eisenkappel-Vellach) and Slovenia through the Karawanken range. Features mixed forests and alpine meadows.

Fern Pass

Fernpass

An important north-south route connecting the Inntal with the Außerfern region and onward to Germany. One of the most trafficked alpine passes, known for the stunning green Blindsee lake visible from the road.

Borcola Pass

Passo della Borcola

A minor pass connecting the Vallarsa in Trentino with the Pasubio area and Vicenza province. WWI historical significance as the Pasubio was a major battleground.

Iselsberg Pass

Iselsbergpass

A scenic pass connecting Lienz in East Tyrol with the Mölltal in Carinthia, linking to the Grossglockner road. Offers panoramic views of the Lienz Dolomites and the Hohe Tauern range.

Sattelegg

Connects Lachen on Lake Zurich with the Wägital and inner Schwyz. A scenic PreAlpine pass with views of the Sihlsee reservoir. Quiet alternative route in eastern Switzerland.

Sella Nevea

Road pass in the Julian Alps beneath Monte Canin. Leads to a small ski area and continues into Slovenia. Dramatic karst limestone scenery.

Col du Mollendruz

Jura pass connecting Cossonay on the Swiss Plateau with the Vallée de Joux. Main road link to the famous watchmaking valley. Lower and gentler than the Marchairuz.

Oberjoch Pass

Oberjochpass

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.

Col de la Croix-Haute

Important pass on the Route Napoléon connecting Grenoble to Gap. Surrounded by the Dévoluy and Trièves mountains. Strategic since Roman times.

Aprica Pass

Passo dell'Aprica

Relatively low pass connecting the Valtellina with Val Camonica. The town of Aprica at the summit is a modest ski resort. Frequently a Giro d'Italia transit stage.

Col de Plainpalais

Western Vercors pass connecting Villard-de-Lans to Autrans. Popular Grenoble cycling training route and gateway to the Vercors plateau.

Col des Gets

Pass connecting Taninges to Morzine through the charming ski village of Les Gets. Moderate climb giving access to the Portes du Soleil ski area.

Col de la Tourne

Jura pass connecting the Val-de-Travers with the Neuchâtel lakeside. Quieter alternative to the Vue des Alpes with nice views over Lake Neuchâtel.

Pack Sattel

Packsattel

One of the most important passes connecting Styria with Carinthia through the Pack range. The old B70 pass road is a popular motorcycle route while most traffic uses the A2 motorway tunnel.

Hochblauen Road

Hochblauenstraße

A mountain road climbing to the 1,165m summit of the Hochblauen, offering exceptional panoramic views over the Rhine valley, Vosges, Jura Mountains and on clear days the Alps. Opened to private vehicles in 1928.

Pian delle Fugazze

Passo del Pian delle Fugazze

Pass between Rovereto and Schio at the foot of the Pasubio massif. The Ossario del Pasubio WWI memorial stands nearby. Starting point for the dramatic Strada delle 52 Gallerie (hiking only).

Predil Pass

Prelaz Predel

A historic border crossing between Slovenia and Italy in the Julian Alps. Connects the Soča valley with the Italian Valcanale. Important military route with WWI fortifications nearby and views of the Mangart massif.

Col des Étroits

Jura border pass connecting Sainte-Croix in Vaud with Pontarlier in France. Named 'the narrows' for the gorge terrain. Historic route between Switzerland and Franche-Comté.

Col de la Forclaz (Annecy)

Col de la Forclaz de Montmin

Scenic pass above Lake Annecy and one of the world's most famous paragliding launch sites. Spectacular bird's-eye view over the turquoise lake.

Col de la Forclaz de Montmin

A scenic pass above the eastern shore of Lake Annecy, offering one of the most spectacular panoramic views of the lake and surrounding mountains. Climbed 5 times by the Tour de France. Also a renowned paragliding launch site.

Bödele

A panoramic pass road connecting Dornbirn in the Rhine valley with the Bregenzerwald. Famous for its sweeping views over Lake Constance (Bodensee) and the Rhine valley. Popular local recreation area.

Col du Cucheron

Chartreuse pass connecting Saint-Pierre-de-Chartreuse to the Grésivaudan. Pleasant forested road used in the Tour de France.

Col du Granier

Scenic pass between Chambéry and the Grésivaudan valley at the foot of the dramatic Granier cliff. Gateway to the Chartreuse massif.

Spitzingsattel

A pass above the Schliersee leading to the Spitzingsee, a popular alpine lake and ski area in the Bavarian Alps. The winding road through the Valepp valley is popular with motorcyclists and offers access to hiking trails.

Wallberg Road

Wallbergstraße

A toll road climbing from the Tegernsee to the Wallberg mountain, offering spectacular panoramic views over the Tegernsee lake and the Bavarian Alps. Access to Germany's longest natural toboggan run.

Tatzelwurm / Sudelfeld Pass

Tatzelwurm / Sudelfeld

A scenic mountain road connecting Oberaudorf in the Inn valley with the Sudelfeld ski area and Bayrischzell. Named after a legendary dragon (Tatzelwurm), the route features waterfalls, tight curves, and alpine meadows.

Notschrei Pass

Notschrei

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.

Ammer Sattel / Ammerwald

Ammersattel

A pass road near the Austrian border that leads from Linderhof/Graswang toward the Austrian Fernpass route. Passes near Schloss Linderhof (King Ludwig II's palace) through picturesque alpine valleys.

Crosetta Pass

Passo della Crosetta

Minor pass in the Belluno Prealps connecting the Belluno area with the Alpago region. Gentle gradients through forested terrain.

Strane Pass

Strane

A scenic road crossing between the Soča valley at Tolmin and the Bača valley. The route passes through charming villages and offers views of the southern Julian Alps foothills.

San Lugano Pass

Passo di San Lugano

Low pass connecting the Fiemme valley with the Adige valley near Ora. Gentle saddle at the linguistic boundary between German and Italian-speaking areas.

Passo di Castrin

A minor pass connecting the Val di Non with the Adige valley at Mezzocorona. Quiet alternative to the main valley road.

Belchen Road

Belchenstraße

The road to the Belchen (1,414m), the fourth-highest peak in the Black Forest. The public road ends at the gondola base station (1,094m); the upper road has been closed to vehicles since 2001. The summit offers outstanding panoramic views.

Gaicht Pass

Gaichtpass

Connects the Lechtal with the Tannheimer Tal in Tyrol. A scenic road through a narrow gorge and over a low saddle, providing access between two popular Austrian holiday valleys.

Wildhaus Pass

Wildhaus

Connects the upper Toggenburg with the Rhine valley. Passes through Wildhaus, birthplace of reformer Huldrych Zwingli. Views of the Churfirsten mountain chain.

Sirnitz Pass

Sirnitzpass (Kreuzweg)

A pass at 1,079m also known as Kreuzweg, forming the watershed between the Klemmbach and the Kleine Wiese catchment. Connects Badenweiler with Neuenweg in the Kleines Wiesental.

Koren Saddle

Korensko sedlo

A small pass on the border between Slovenia and Italy near Kranjska Gora. Connects the upper Sava valley with the Italian Val Canale. Part of the historic route between Ljubljana and Tarvisio.

Wurzen Pass

Korensko sedlo / Wurzenpass

A border crossing between Slovenia (Podkoren near Kranjska Gora) and Austria (Villach area) through the Karawanks. One of the lower and more accessible crossings of this mountain chain. Known for excellent views northward.

German Alpine Road (Oberammergau-Linderhof)

Deutsche Alpenstraße

Part of Germany's famous Alpine Road (B23/B177), this section passes through the Ammergau Alps between Oberammergau and Linderhof Palace. The route showcases classic Bavarian alpine scenery with painted houses and mountain views.

Ljubelj Pass

Prelaz Ljubelj

A historic crossing of the Karawanks range on the old road over the mountain (the Karawanks Tunnel now carries most traffic). The old pass road features tight hairpins and passes ruins of a WWII concentration camp memorial.

Passo di Xomo

A minor pass in the Vicenza Prealps connecting the Astico valley with the Posina valley. Quiet road through forests, useful for connecting different valleys.

Passo del Durone

A low pass above Lake Garda connecting Riva del Garda with the Ledro valley. Often paired with a visit to the beautiful Lake Ledro. Gentle gradients.

Monte Rest Pass

Passo di Monte Rest

A minor pass in the Carnic Prealps connecting the Val Tramontina with the Val d'Arzino in Friuli. Narrow winding road through forests.

Black Forest High Road

Schwarzwaldhochstraße

Germany's oldest and most famous scenic road, the B500 runs 60km from Baden-Baden to Freudenstadt along the Northern Black Forest ridge. Passes the Mummelsee (1,036m), Hornisgrinde (1,164m), and the Black Forest National Park.

Wiedener Eck

A mountain pass at 1,035m between the Münstertal and Wieden in the Southern Black Forest. A waypoint on the famous Westweg long-distance hiking trail and starting point for the ascent of the Belchen.

Thurner Pass

Thurner

A pass at 1,030m on the B500 between St. Märgen and Breitnau, offering wide views west over Kirchzarten and the Zartener Becken to Freiburg and the Rhine plain. A key waypoint on the Black Forest Panoramic Road.

Pas de la Coche / Gorges de la Bourne

Gorges de la Bourne

Dramatic cliff road through the Bourne gorge in the Vercors. The road is carved into overhanging limestone cliffs with tunnels and spectacular drops.

Predmeja Pass

Predmeja

A pass road climbing from the Vipava valley to the Trnovo Forest Plateau (Trnovski gozd). Features steep switchbacks with fine views over the Vipava valley and toward the Julian Alps.

Lahnsattel

Connects the Mürztal in Styria with the Salzatal near Mariazell in Lower Austria. A scenic pass through forested mountains with access to the Ötscher area.

Croce d'Aune Pass

Passo di Croce d'Aune

A historic cycling pass where the first Giro d'Italia stage was won in 1909. Connects the Valsugana with Feltre. Modest elevation but significant cycling heritage.

Col de la Machine

Spectacular road in the Vercors through the Combe Laval, one of the most dramatic cliff roads in the Alps, carved into vertical limestone with tunnels.

Zirlerberg

The steep ascent from Zirl in the Inn valley up to the Seefeld plateau and onward to Germany. Known for its very steep gradient reaching 16%, it is the main road to Seefeld and the Mittenwald border crossing.

Brünig Pass

Brünigpass

Relatively low pass connecting Meiringen in the Bernese Oberland with Lungern and Central Switzerland. Carries both the main road and the Brünig railway. Year-round access.

Ruppen Pass

Ruppenpass

Minor pass in the Appenzell region connecting Appenzell with the Rhine valley. Rolling countryside with traditional Appenzell farmhouses and views of the Alpstein massif.

Col de Braus

A winding alpine pass with approximately 40 hairpin turns connecting Sospel and L'Escarène in the southern Alps. Part of the Route des Grandes Alpes variant. Featured in the Tour de France and the Monte Carlo Rally.

Perchauer Sattel

Connects Neumarkt in der Steiermark with Scheifling in the upper Murtal. A quiet pass road offering peaceful alpine farming landscapes.

Pötschen Pass

Pötschenpass

Connects Bad Aussee in the Styrian Salzkammergut with Bad Goisern in Upper Austria. A scenic road through the heart of the Salzkammergut with views of the Dachstein massif.

Col de la Cluse / Col de l'Épine

Col de l'Épine

Pass connecting Chambéry to the Avant-Pays Savoyard via the Épine mountain. Strategic route through the sub-Alpine chain west of Chambéry.

Semmering Pass

Semmeringpass

Historic pass between Lower Austria and Styria. The Semmering Railway (1854) is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and was the world's first mountain railway. A major route connecting Vienna with southern Austria.

Hengst Pass

Hengstpass

Connects Windischgarsten in Upper Austria with Altenmarkt bei St. Gallen in Styria. A scenic pass through dense forests with views of the Gesäuse mountains and the wild Enns valley.

Gailberg Sattel

Gailbergsattel

Connects the Drautal with the Gailtal in southern Carinthia/East Tyrol. A relatively low and gentle pass providing an important connection between two main east-west valleys of southern Austria.

Wechsel Pass

Wechselpass

Connects the Wiener Neustadt basin with eastern Styria. A gentler alternative to the Semmering with views of the Wechsel massif. Part of the S6 Semmering Schnellstraße route.

Griessen Pass

Griessenpass

A border crossing between the Pillersee valley in Tyrol and Bavaria (Germany). The road runs through a scenic valley with views of the Loferer Steinberge mountains.

Annaberg

A pass on the route from St. Pölten to Mariazell in the Lower Austrian Alps. The Mariazellerbahn narrow-gauge railway follows a parallel route. Popular weekend area for Vienna residents.

Kniebis Pass

Kniebis (Alexanderschanze)

A mountain pass at 971m on the B28 near Freudenstadt, also known as Alexanderschanze. Connects the Rhine plain with the Neckar valley and marks the junction of the B28 and B500 Black Forest High Road.

Zuflucht Pass

Zuflucht

A steep mountain pass at 961m reached via a demanding climb from Oppenau in the Renchtal valley. The 7.9km ascent averages 8.5% gradient with brutally steep sections up to 16%, making it a favourite among cyclists.

Etzel Pass

Etzelpass

Low pass between upper Lake Zurich and the Sihl valley. Historic pilgrimage route to Einsiedeln. Chapel at the summit offers views over Lake Zurich and the Alps.

Pyhrn Pass

Pyhrnpass

Historic route connecting the Kremstal in Upper Austria with the Enns valley in Styria. While the Bosruck tunnel carries motorway traffic, the old pass road through Spital am Pyhrn is a scenic alternative.

Brandenkopf Road

Brandenkopf

A mountain road climbing to the 945m summit of the Brandenkopf, one of the highest peaks in the Central Black Forest. Features hairpin turns on the climb from Oberwolfach and an observation tower at the summit.

Achen Pass

Achenpass

A scenic pass connecting the Tegernsee area in Bavaria with the Achensee in Austria. The road passes through dense forests and offers glimpses of the surrounding Bavarian and Tyrolean Alps.

Vodiška Planina

Vodiška planina

A road above Tržič climbing toward the Karawanks foothills, providing access to mountain pastures and connecting with the Ljubelj pass road. Scenic views of the Karawanks chain from the south.

Stoss Pass

Stoss

Historic pass connecting Appenzell with the Rhine valley. Site of the 1405 Battle of Stoss where the Appenzellers gained independence. Steep road with a memorial chapel.

Kaltenbronn Pass

Kaltenbronn (Schwarzmisspass)

A pass at 933m between the Murg and Enz valleys near Germany's highest intact raised bog. The Hohloh observation tower at 988m offers views over the Northern Black Forest. Accessible from both Gernsbach and Bad Wildbad.

Sattel

Low pass between Schwyz and Zug on the route from Zurich to central Switzerland. Significant through traffic. Near the historic 1315 Battle of Morgarten site.

Col des Roches

Low Jura border pass near Le Locle connecting with France. Notable for the underground mills (Moulins Souterrains) carved into rock at the pass, a unique industrial heritage site.

Ruhestein Pass

Ruhestein

A pass at 915m on the B500 between the Murg and Acher valleys. Home to the Black Forest National Park Centre and gateway to the Lothar Path, an educational trail through an area devastated by Storm Lothar in 1999.

Strmec Pass

Strmec na Predelu

A pass between Bovec and Kobarid in the Soča valley. The road winds through the heart of the Julian Alps along the stunning emerald Soča river, one of Europe's most beautiful rivers.

Col de Tamié

Gentle pass between Albertville and Annecy, home to the Tamié Abbey renowned for its cheese. Pleasant forest ride with the historic Cistercian monastery.

Črnivec Pass

Prelaz Črnivec

An important road connection between the Ljubljana basin and the upper Savinja valley (Gornji Grad). The road crosses the southeastern foothills of the Kamnik-Savinja Alps and is a major transit route.

Hinterzarten Pass

Hinterzartener Steige (Höllental)

The climb from the dramatic Höllental (Hell Valley) gorge to the high plateau village of Hinterzarten at 893m. The road through the gorge features the Ravenna waterfall and the famous Hirschsprung (Deer's Leap) rock formation.

Triesenberg Road

Triesenberger Straße

The main road climbing from the Rhine valley floor at Vaduz up to the Walser village of Triesenberg. Offers expansive views across the Rhine valley to the Swiss Alps. The village was settled by Walser colonists in the 13th century.

Ettal Saddle

Ettaler Sattel

A gentle pass connecting Oberammergau with Ettal and Garmisch-Partenkirchen. Passes by the famous Ettal Abbey (Kloster Ettal) and provides access to the Ammergau Alps scenic area.

Schwarzbachwacht

A pass road in the Berchtesgaden Alps connecting Ramsau bei Berchtesgaden with the Weißbach area. Offers views toward the Reiter Alpe and the Berchtesgaden National Park.

Podkoren Saddle

Podkoren

A gentle saddle between Kranjska Gora and Rateče, at the triple-border area of Slovenia, Austria, and Italy. The location where the Sava river begins its journey toward the Danube.

Klance Pass

Klance

A mountain road connecting Tolmin in the Soča valley with Most na Soči and the Baška Grapa valley. The road climbs through dense forests on the southern flanks of the Julian Alps.

Kesselberg Pass

Kesselbergstraße

A winding road connecting the Kochelsee with the Walchensee in the Bavarian Alps. Famous among motorcyclists for its tight hairpin bends and as the site of historic hill climb races in the early 20th century.

Hrušica Pass

Hrušica

An ancient Roman road crossing (Ad Pirum) over the Hrušica plateau between the Vipava valley and the Ljubljana basin. Historically one of the most important passes defending the route to Italy.

Col des Rangiers

Jura pass connecting Delémont with Porrentruy in the canton of Jura. Flowing curves popular with motorcyclists. Features the historic Sentinelle des Rangiers monument site.

Ursprung Pass

Ursprungpass

A lesser-known pass on the border between Germany and Austria, connecting Bayrischzell in the Leitzachtal valley with the Inn valley in Austria. A gentle crossing through pleasant alpine terrain.

Schober Pass

Schoberpass

Connects the Mur valley near Leoben with the Palten/Enns valley. One of the lowest alpine passes and an important transit route. The old road is quiet and scenic; most traffic uses the A9 motorway.

Vršatec / Na Skali

Na Skali

A minor pass connecting the Soča valley at Nova Gorica with the Trnovo Forest Plateau. The road climbs through oak and beech forests typical of the transition zone between Mediterranean and continental climate.

Pierre Pertuis

Jura pass with a remarkable natural rock arch through which the Roman road passed. Roman inscription still visible on the rock. Connects Tavannes with Sonceboz.

Mandling Pass

Mandlingpass

A barely noticeable low pass connecting Eben im Pongau (Salzburg) with Schladming (Styria). Marks the continental divide between the Salzach and Enns river systems despite its gentle gradient.

Ricken Pass

Rickenpass

Low pass connecting the Zürichsee region with the Toggenburg valley. Important transit route in eastern Switzerland. The railway uses the Ricken tunnel beneath the pass.

Petrovo Brdo

A pass connecting the Bača valley (Soča tributary system) with the Selca valley (Sava tributary system). Historically an important crossing point between the Adriatic and Danube watersheds.

Lacets de Montvernier

Spectacular series of 18 hairpin bends climbing the cliff face above the Maurienne, reminiscent of the Stelvio. Featured in the Tour de France for its photogenic switchbacks.

Scharling Saddle

Scharlingsattel

Part of the Deutsche Alpenstraße (German Alpine Road), this minor pass connects the Schliersee area with the Leitzachtal valley. A pleasant drive through pre-alpine terrain.

Cerkno Pass

Cerkljanski vrh

A pass connecting Cerkno with the Idrija valley. The area is known for the Franja Partisan Hospital, a secret WWII hospital hidden in a narrow gorge, now a museum and national monument.

Učja Pass

Prelaz Učja

A border crossing between Slovenia and Italy near the confluence of the Učja and Soča rivers. Connects Bovec with Chiusaforte in Italy through the narrow Učja valley with dramatic gorge scenery.

Sylvenstein Bridge Road

Sylvensteinstraße

While not a traditional pass, this scenic alpine road crosses the famous Sylvenstein reservoir bridge and connects the Isar valley with Austria via the Achen Pass. The turquoise lake and surrounding mountains create iconic views.

Oberer Hauenstein

Low Jura pass connecting the Basel region with the Mittelland. Historically one of the most important trade routes. The old road is now a quiet scenic alternative to the tunnel.

Col de Castillon

The penultimate pass on the Route des Grandes Alpes before reaching the Mediterranean at Menton. Marks the junction between the Bévéra valley and the coastal valleys leading to Menton. A gateway between the alpine interior and the Côte d'Azur.

San Boldo Pass

Passo di San Boldo

Remarkable engineering with five tunnels carved through rock, connected by hairpins on a cliff. Built by the Austro-Hungarian army in WWI in 100 days. One-way tunnel traffic.

Godovič Pass

Godovič

A pass road connecting the Idrija mercury mining region with the Ljubljana basin via Logatec. A transit route through the hilly pre-alpine terrain of western Slovenia.

Koppen Pass

Koppenpass

Low pass connecting Obertraun near Hallstatt with Bad Aussee. The road runs alongside the Koppentraun river near the famous Dachstein ice caves and the UNESCO Hallstatt-Dachstein region.

Strub Pass

Strubpass / Pass Strub

Low pass connecting St. Johann in Tirol with Lofer in Salzburg. Follows the Strub valley along the Saalach river. A gentle, scenic route beneath the Loferer and Leoganger Steinberge.

Cerovo Pass

Gornje Cerovo

A pass crossing the Brkini hills in southwestern Slovenia, connecting the Pivka basin with the Reka river valley toward the coast. A lesser-known route through the flysch hills of the Slovenian sub-Mediterranean.

Hirzel

Low pass on the main road between Zürich and Zug/Schwyz. One of the most heavily trafficked passes in Switzerland. Historically important transit route.

Medvodje Pass

Jevnica / Pasja Ravan

A minor pass in the pre-alpine hills west of Ljubljana, connecting the Polhov Gradec area with the Sora valley. Passes through mixed forest and small villages typical of the Slovenian pre-alpine landscape.

Trebija Pass

Trebija

A gentle pass through the Škofja Loka hills connecting Škofja Loka with Žiri and onward to Idrija. Passes through traditional Slovenian countryside with farms, forests, and small villages.

Podnanos Pass

Podnanos / Rebrnice

An old road pass ascending from the Vipava valley across the western edge of the Nanos plateau. Features the Rebrnice hairpins, a series of tight bends climbing the limestone escarpment. Subject to fierce Bora winds.

Trojane Pass

Trojane

A well-known pass on the old main road between Ljubljana and Celje/Maribor, famous for its roadside doughnut shop (krofi). The pass is now largely bypassed by the motorway tunnel but the old road remains scenic.

Gabrk Pass

Gabrk

An important road crossing between the Vipava valley lowlands and the Karst plateau toward Trieste/Sežana. The road climbs through typical Karst landscape with terra rossa soil and Mediterranean vegetation.

Bača pri Modreju Pass

Bača pri Modreju

A pass on the road from Most na Soči to Cerkno through the Bača valley. Part of the WWI Isonzo/Soča front supply routes, this road follows the picturesque Bača stream through a narrow forested valley.

Razdrto Pass

Razdrto

A wind-swept pass between the Nanos plateau and the Hrušica plateau, connecting the Vipava valley with the Ljubljana basin. Known for extremely strong Bora winds that can be dangerous to traffic.

Stara Fužina - Savica

Stara Fužina

A scenic road along Lake Bohinj to the Savica waterfall trailhead, passing through Triglav National Park. While not a high pass, this is one of Slovenia's most famous alpine drives along the largest permanent lake.

Monte Ceneri Pass

Passo del Monte Ceneri

Connects upper Ticino (Bellinzona) with lower Ticino (Lugano). Low but historically important pass. Now largely bypassed by the Monte Ceneri Base Tunnel opened in 2020.

Pass Lueg

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.

Šentjur Pass / Klanec

Klanec pri Kozini

The old road from the coast (Koper/Trieste) climbing up to the Karst plateau. Known for tight hairpins ascending the steep limestone escarpment separating the Mediterranean coastal strip from the inland plateau.

Col d'Èze

A legendary pass between Nice and Monaco, famous as the decisive time trial finish of the Paris-Nice cycling race from 1969 to 1995. Offers stunning views over the Côte d'Azur coastline.