Timmelsjoch
Timmelsjoch / Passo del Rombo
Austria / Italy · Tyrol
2,474m
Key Facts
- Elevation
- 2,474m
- Route length
- 40 km
- Max gradient
- 13%
- Hairpins
- 27
- Driving difficulty
- Demanding (4/5)
- Surface
- Good
- Open
- June - October
Route & Map
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Route
SObergurgl
40 km · max 13%
▲Timmelsjoch (2,474m)
Descent
ESt. Leonhard in Passeier (IT)
A high alpine border crossing between Austria's Ötztal valley and Italy's Passeiertal. Features striking modern architecture installations along the route and spectacular high-altitude views.
Weather & Conditions
Driving Experience
Elevation Profile
↑1,241m gain
↓2,477m loss
1,908m → 2,551m → 672m
Difficulty
Demanding
4/5 — car driving difficulty
Based on steepness, elevation gain, hairpins, road length & surface quality
Hairpin Turns
27
Serious switchback territory
When to Drive
June - October (Best: July - September)
- ›Open June - October. Check locally for exact opening dates as conditions vary each year.
- ›Drive early morning (before 8 AM) for clear views, ideal light, and less traffic.
- ›Snow may linger into June at this elevation. Check webcams before departing.
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Coordinates
- Summit
- 46.9069°N, 11.0939°E
- Start (Obergurgl)
- 46.8697°N, 11.0261°E
- End (St. Leonhard in Passeier (IT))
- 46.8125°N, 11.2439°E
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