Jaufen Pass
Passo di Monte Giovo / Jaufenpass
Italy · Trentino-Alto Adige
2,094m
Key Facts
- Elevation
- 2,094m
- Route length
- 39 km
- Max gradient
- 12%
- Hairpins
- 29
- Driving difficulty
- Demanding (4/5)
- Surface
- Good
- Open
- May - November
Route & Map
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Route
SSan Leonardo in Passiria
39 km · max 12%
▲Jaufen Pass (2,094m)
Descent
EVipiteno / Sterzing
Popular motorcycle and cycling pass connecting the Passeier valley with the Wipp valley near Sterzing. Features 18 hairpin bends and panoramic Stubai Alps views.
Weather & Conditions
Driving Experience
Elevation Profile
↑2,308m gain
↓2,026m loss
672m → 2,105m → 954m
Difficulty
Demanding
4/5 — car driving difficulty
Based on steepness, elevation gain, hairpins, road length & surface quality
Hairpin Turns
29
Serious switchback territory
When to Drive
May - November (Best: July - September)
- ›Open May - November. Check locally for exact opening dates as conditions vary each year.
- ›Morning hours offer the best driving conditions with less traffic.
- ›Snow may linger into June at this elevation. Check webcams before departing.
Coordinates
- Summit
- 46.8833°N, 11.3000°E
- Start (San Leonardo in Passiria)
- 46.8125°N, 11.2439°E
- End (Vipiteno / Sterzing)
- 46.8939°N, 11.4283°E
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