Penser Joch
Passo di Pennes / Penserjoch
Italy · Trentino-Alto Adige
2,211m
Key Facts
- Elevation
- 2,211m
- Route length
- 38 km
- Max gradient
- 12%
- Hairpins
- 6
- Driving difficulty
- Challenging (3/5)
- Surface
- Good
- Open
- May - November
Route & Map
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Route
SSarentino / Sarnthein
38 km · max 12%
▲Penser Joch (2,211m)
Descent
EVipiteno / Sterzing
Scenic pass connecting the Sarntal valley with the Wipp valley near Sterzing. Less frequented, offering quiet drives through high alpine meadows and past mountain farms.
Weather & Conditions
Driving Experience
Elevation Profile
↑1,294m gain
↓1,331m loss
991m → 2,197m → 954m
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
May - November (Best: July - September)
- ›Open May - November. Check locally for exact opening dates as conditions vary each year.
- ›Drive early morning (before 8 AM) for clear views, ideal light, and less traffic.
- ›Snow may linger into June at this elevation. Check webcams before departing.
Coordinates
- Summit
- 46.8333°N, 11.4500°E
- Start (Sarentino / Sarnthein)
- 46.6417°N, 11.3528°E
- End (Vipiteno / Sterzing)
- 46.8939°N, 11.4283°E
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