Pyhrn Pass
Pyhrnpass
Austria · Upper Austria / Styria
945m
Key Facts
- Elevation
- 945m
- Route length
- 18 km
- Max gradient
- 8%
- Hairpins
- 5
- Driving difficulty
- Moderate (2/5)
- Surface
- Good
- Open
- Year-round
Route & Map
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Route
SSpital am Pyhrn
18 km · max 8%
▲Pyhrn Pass (945m)
Descent
ELiezen
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.
Weather & Conditions
Driving Experience
Elevation Profile
↑400m gain
↓407m loss
654m → 968m → 647m
Difficulty
Moderate
2/5 — car driving difficulty
Based on steepness, elevation gain, hairpins, road length & surface quality
Hairpin Turns
5
A few tight turns to keep it interesting
When to Drive
Year-round (best: July - September)
- ›Open year-round, though winter conditions may require snow equipment.
- ›Morning hours offer the best driving conditions with less traffic.
Coordinates
- Summit
- 47.6191°N, 14.2980°E
- Start (Spital am Pyhrn)
- 47.6667°N, 14.3333°E
- End (Liezen)
- 47.5667°N, 14.2333°E
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