Alpine Passes

Mountain Roads of Europe

Silum / Pfälzerhütte Road

Silum / Pfälzerhütte Road

Silumstraße

Liechtenstein · Oberland (Rätikon Alps)

1,450m

Key Facts

Elevation
1,450m
Route length
3 km
Max gradient
14%
Driving difficulty
Moderate (2/5)
Surface
Fair (narrow)
Open
May - October

Route & Map

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Route

SSteg
3 km · max 14%
Silum / Pfälzerhütte Road (1,450m)
Descent
ESilum (dead end)
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A narrow mountain road above Steg leading toward the Silum area and access to the Pfälzerhütte mountain hut. Provides access to the alpine zone of the Rätikon mountains along the Austrian border.

Weather & Conditions

Driving Experience

Elevation Profile

1,303m1,319m1,335m1,350m1,366m0 km1,366m
94m gain
39m loss
1,308m → 1,366m → 1,363m

Difficulty

Moderate

2/5 — car driving difficulty

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

Hairpin Turns

0

Sweeping curves, no tight switchbacks

When to Drive

May - October (Best: June - August)

  • Open May - October. Check locally for exact opening dates as conditions vary each year.
  • Morning hours offer the best driving conditions with less traffic.
  • Steep gradients demand good brakes. Use low gears on descent to avoid brake fade.

Coordinates

Summit
47.0972°N, 9.5917°E
Start (Steg)
47.1100°N, 9.5750°E
End (Silum (dead end))
47.0972°N, 9.5917°E
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