Alpine Passes

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Sattelegg

Sattelegg

Switzerland · Schwyz

1,190m

Key Facts

Elevation
1,190m
Route length
18 km
Max gradient
9%
Hairpins
9
Driving difficulty
Moderate (2/5)
Surface
Good
Open
Year-round

Route & Map

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Route

SLachen
18 km · max 9%
Sattelegg (1,190m)
Descent
EBiberbrugg
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Connects Lachen on Lake Zurich with the Wägital and inner Schwyz. A scenic PreAlpine pass with views of the Sihlsee reservoir. Quiet alternative route in eastern Switzerland.

Weather & Conditions

Driving Experience

Elevation Profile

413m607m801m994m1,188m0 km10 km20 km1,188m
1,030m gain
399m loss
413m → 1,188m → 1,044m

Difficulty

Moderate

2/5 — car driving difficulty

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

Hairpin Turns

9

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
47.1333°N, 8.8583°E
Start (Lachen)
47.1917°N, 8.8528°E
End (Biberbrugg)
47.1353°N, 8.7189°E
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