Ursprung Pass
Ursprungpass
Germany · Bavaria (Bavarian Alps)
849m
Key Facts
- Elevation
- 849m
- Route length
- 12 km
- Max gradient
- 7%
- Hairpins
- 15
- Driving difficulty
- Challenging (3/5)
- Surface
- Good
- Open
- Year-round
Route & Map
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Route
SBayrischzell
12 km · max 7%
▲Ursprung Pass (849m)
Descent
ELandl (Austria)
A lesser-known pass on the border between Germany and Austria, connecting Bayrischzell in the Leitzachtal valley with the Inn valley in Austria. A gentle crossing through pleasant alpine terrain.
Weather & Conditions
Driving Experience
Elevation Profile
↑1,506m gain
↓1,067m loss
801m → 1,240m → 1,240m
Difficulty
Challenging
3/5 — car driving difficulty
Based on steepness, elevation gain, hairpins, road length & surface quality
Hairpin Turns
15
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.
- ›The switchbacks reward smooth, deliberate driving over speed.
Coordinates
- Summit
- 47.6556°N, 12.0514°E
- Start (Bayrischzell)
- 47.6736°N, 12.0139°E
- End (Landl (Austria))
- 47.5833°N, 11.9833°E
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