Alpine Passes

Mountain Roads of Europe

Sylvenstein Bridge Road

Sylvenstein Bridge Road

Sylvensteinstraße

Germany · Bavaria (Bavarian Alps)

750m

Key Facts

Elevation
750m
Route length
18 km
Max gradient
7%
Hairpins
2
Driving difficulty
Moderate (2/5)
Surface
Good
Open
Year-round

Route & Map

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Route

SLenggries
18 km · max 7%
Sylvenstein Bridge Road (750m)
Descent
EFall (Sylvensteinsee)
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While not a traditional pass, this scenic alpine road crosses the famous Sylvenstein reservoir bridge and connects the Isar valley with Austria via the Achen Pass. The turquoise lake and surrounding mountains create iconic views.

Weather & Conditions

Driving Experience

Elevation Profile

678m763m848m932m1,017m0 km5 km10 km15 km20 km1,017m
531m gain
328m loss
678m → 1,017m → 881m

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
47.5194°N, 11.5542°E
Start (Lenggries)
47.6831°N, 11.5728°E
End (Fall (Sylvensteinsee))
47.5139°N, 11.5556°E
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