Schober Pass
Schoberpass
Austria · Styria
849m
Key Facts
- Elevation
- 849m
- Route length
- 48 km
- Max gradient
- 7%
- Hairpins
- 1
- Driving difficulty
- Moderate (2/5)
- Surface
- Good
- Open
- Year-round
Route & Map
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Route
SSt. Michael in Obersteiermark
48 km · max 7%
▲Schober Pass (849m)
Descent
ETrieben
Connects the Mur valley near Leoben with the Palten/Enns valley. One of the lowest alpine passes and an important transit route. The old road is quiet and scenic; most traffic uses the A9 motorway.
Weather & Conditions
Driving Experience
Elevation Profile
↑332m gain
↓209m loss
587m → 852m → 710m
Difficulty
Moderate
2/5 — car driving difficulty
Based on steepness, elevation gain, hairpins, road length & surface quality
Hairpin Turns
1
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.
- ›This is a long ascent. Top up fuel beforehand and allow plenty of time.
Coordinates
- Summit
- 47.4510°N, 14.6739°E
- Start (St. Michael in Obersteiermark)
- 47.3386°N, 15.0183°E
- End (Trieben)
- 47.4864°N, 14.4856°E
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Image: Agence Rol. Agence photographique (commanditaire) / Public domain