Alpine Passes

Mountain Roads of Europe

Sölk Pass

Sölk Pass

Sölkpass

Austria · Styria

1,788m

Key Facts

Elevation
1,788m
Route length
40 km
Max gradient
12%
Hairpins
12
Driving difficulty
Challenging (3/5)
Surface
Good
Open
May - November

Route & Map

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Route

SStein an der Enns
40 km · max 12%
Sölk Pass (1,788m)
Descent
ESchöder
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A scenic crossing of the Niedere Tauern connecting the Enns valley with the Mur valley in Styria. Runs through the Sölktäler Nature Park with pristine alpine landscapes and relatively little traffic.

Weather & Conditions

Driving Experience

Elevation Profile

669m948m1,228m1,507m1,786m0 km10 km20 km30 km40 km1,786m
1,197m gain
971m loss
669m → 1,786m → 895m

Difficulty

Challenging

3/5 — car driving difficulty

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

Hairpin Turns

12

Plenty of switchbacks to test your line

When to Drive

May - November (Best: July - September)

  • Open May - November. Check locally for exact opening dates as conditions vary each year.
  • Morning hours offer the best driving conditions with less traffic.
  • The switchbacks reward smooth, deliberate driving over speed.

Coordinates

Summit
47.2721°N, 14.0799°E
Start (Stein an der Enns)
47.4345°N, 13.9407°E
End (Schöder)
47.1823°N, 14.1129°E
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