Sattel
Switzerland · Schwyz / Zug
932m
Key Facts
- Elevation
- 932m
- Route length
- 14 km
- Max gradient
- 7%
- Hairpins
- 2
- Driving difficulty
- Moderate (2/5)
- Surface
- Excellent
- Open
- Year-round
Route & Map
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Route
SSchwyz
14 km · max 7%
▲Sattel (932m)
Descent
ERothenthurm
Low pass between Schwyz and Zug on the route from Zurich to central Switzerland. Significant through traffic. Near the historic 1315 Battle of Morgarten site.
Weather & Conditions
Driving Experience
Elevation Profile
↑436m gain
↓34m loss
525m → 933m → 927m
Difficulty
Moderate
2/5 — car driving difficulty
Based on steepness, elevation gain, hairpins, road length & surface quality
Hairpin Turns
2
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
- 47.0792°N, 8.6317°E
- Start (Schwyz)
- 47.0212°N, 8.6536°E
- End (Rothenthurm)
- 47.1047°N, 8.6748°E
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