Pragel Pass
Pragelpass
Switzerland · Schwyz / Glarus
1,548m
Key Facts
- Elevation
- 1,548m
- Route length
- 30 km
- Max gradient
- 14%
- Hairpins
- 13
- Driving difficulty
- Demanding (4/5)
- Surface
- Fair (narrow)
- Open
- May - November
Route & Map
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Route
SMuotathal
30 km · max 14%
▲Pragel Pass (1,548m)
Descent
EGlarus
Narrow, winding pass connecting Muotathal in Schwyz with Glarus. Very narrow road (single track in places) with dramatic mountain scenery. Not suited for heavy traffic.
Weather & Conditions
Driving Experience
Elevation Profile
↑994m gain
↓1,274m loss
753m → 1,570m → 473m
Difficulty
Demanding
4/5 — car driving difficulty
Based on steepness, elevation gain, hairpins, road length & surface quality
Hairpin Turns
13
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.
- ›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
- 46.9825°N, 8.8889°E
- Start (Muotathal)
- 46.9783°N, 8.7578°E
- End (Glarus)
- 47.0414°N, 9.0683°E
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