Reschen Pass
Reschenpass / Passo di Resia
Austria · Tyrol
1,504m
Key Facts
- Elevation
- 1,504m
- Route length
- 8 km
- Max gradient
- 8%
- Hairpins
- 10
- Driving difficulty
- Moderate (2/5)
- Surface
- Excellent
- Open
- Year-round
Route & Map
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Route
SNauders
8 km · max 8%
▲Reschen Pass (1,504m)
Descent
EGraun im Vinschgau (IT)
A border crossing connecting the Oberinntal in Tyrol with the Vinschgau in South Tyrol (Italy). Famous for the submerged church tower of Graun visible rising from the Reschensee reservoir.
Weather & Conditions
Driving Experience
Elevation Profile
↑665m gain
↓777m loss
1,630m → 1,797m → 1,518m
Difficulty
Moderate
2/5 — car driving difficulty
Based on steepness, elevation gain, hairpins, road length & surface quality
Hairpin Turns
10
Plenty of switchbacks to test your line
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
- 46.8500°N, 10.5167°E
- Start (Nauders)
- 46.8833°N, 10.5000°E
- End (Graun im Vinschgau (IT))
- 46.8167°N, 10.5333°E
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