Open, no restrictions
Preda - La Punt Chamues-ch
Updated on: 06.10.2025, 13:06
History
The Albula Pass was already being used as a mule trail back in prehistoric times and the Romans used this route to trade corn and wine for cheese, honey, beeswax and skins. In the middle ages it was ruled by the Bishops of Chur who were able to secure a good source of income from the road toll that they charged. It was also in their interest to maintain and even widen the trail. In 1695 gunpowder was used for the first time to blow out a tunnel in the Albula Gorge which made direct access to the valley floor at Bergün possible. The road was widened to 4.20m between 1864 and 1866 to enable horse-drawn post coaches to use the pass road and up to 180 horses and 50 drivers used to work during the summer. The journey from Chur to St. Moritz took 14 hours, which was still less than the Julier route. The post coach even crossed the pass in winter, as the postmaster of Bergün wrote: «It was a very, very long night with the horses travelling at walking pace ». The importance of the pass declined considerably with the opening of the Albula railway line on 1 July 1903. The road still has some very narrow passages which means that even today it is best to take your time and enjoy the ride!
Closed time during winter: Opening / Closing Albulapass
| Pass/Year | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 | 2012 | 2011 | 2010 | 2009 | 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | 2003 | 2002 | 2001 | 2000 | 1999 | 1998 | 1997 | 1996 | 1995 | 1994 | 1993 | 1992 |
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| Albulapass | 10.06. - 15.12. | 28.04. - 26.11. | 29.04. - 06.12. | 10.06. - 06.12. | 07.05. - 07.12. | 13.06. - 22.11. | 28.05. - 10.12. | 23.05. - 01.12. | 14.05. - 12.12. | 12.05. - 07.12. | 23.05. - 20.12. | 20.05. - 03.12. | 25.05. - 29.11. | 04.05. - 07.12. | 21.05. - 16.11. | 29.05. - 03.12. | 31.05. - 17.11. | 04.05. - 11.11. | 13.05. - 10.12. | 13.05. - 04.12. | 28.05. - 13.12. | 12.05. - 02.11. | 16.05. - 14.11. | 01.06. - 23.11. | 18.05. - 04.11. | 26.05. - 18.11. |
Gallery
Accommodation and activities
Technical Data
Location
Signalisation
Bild links: Preda, Bild rechts: Bergün
- Höchstgewicht 11 t
- Bergün - Preda 18 t gestattet
- Höchstbreite 2.30 m
- Höchsthöhe 3.30 m
- Anhängerverbot für schwere Motorwagen
- Bergün - Preda 18 t gestattet
Pässe
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- 6°COpen, no restrictionsUpdated on: 06.10.2025, 06:54
Pontresina - San Carlo
Winter tyres are obligatory for the whole winter period. Depending on the weather conditions, snow chains may be obligatory over a short period, or the pass may close.
- 11°COpen, no restrictionsUpdated on: 23.08.2025, 08:31
Lungern - Brienzwiler
Winter tyres are obligatory for the whole winter period. Depending on the weather conditions, snow chains may be obligatory over a short period, or the pass may close completely.
- 6°COpen, no restrictionsUpdated on: 07.10.2025, 08:54
- 6°COpen, with restrictionsUpdated on: 13.10.2025, 10:13
Realp - Oberwald
From today, 13 October 2025, there will be a night-time closure between 6 p.m. and 8 a.m. from Realp to Gletsch.
- 7°COpen, no restrictionsUpdated on: 06.10.2025, 06:54
La Motta - Country border
Traffic information for the bordering South Tyrol/Passes: www.suedtirol.com/verkehr/berg-paesse
- 5°COpen, no restrictionsUpdated on: 23.05.2025, 18:05
Sarnen - Entlebuch
On the Obwalden side, the road remains open during the winter as far as Langis.
- 5°CClosed until further noticeUpdated on: 13.10.2025, 06:41
Giswil - Sörenberg, "Panoramastrasse"
Due to construction work between Mörlialp and the Glaubenbielen car park, this section of the route will be closed to all traffic from 6:45 a.m. on 13 October 2025. Weather permitting, access from Sörenberg to the Glaubenbielen car park and from the Obwalden side to Mörlialp will be permitted. Once the construction work has been completed, the usual winter closure is expected to take effect.
Important note: The Panoramastrasse on the Obwaldner side open during the winter to Mörlialp. Restrictions for coaches and trucks see section Signalization.
- 9°COpen, no restrictionsUpdated on: 08.10.2025, 23:07
Hospental - Airolo
Important notice: the Gotthard Pass will reopen today, 28 September 2025, at 11:00 a.m.
Tremola (Strada turistica) Passhöhe - Airolo: 3.5 t.
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- 4°COpen, no restrictionsUpdated on: 09.10.2025, 18:36
Bourg-St-Pierre - national border
Important note: On 20 October 2025 from 0800 hours, the Great St Bernard Pass will be closed for the winter.
- 4°COpen, no restrictionsUpdated on: 18.05.2025, 14:09
Meiringen - Grindelwald
There is a general driving ban on motorized traffic between Schwarzwaldalp and Grindelwald (Hotel Wetterhorn).
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- 7°COpen, no restrictionsUpdated on: 28.09.2025, 05:49
Bivio - Silvaplana
Winter equipment is mandatory during the winter months. Snow chains are compulsory for a limited period of time depending on the circumstances, as is any closure of the pass.
- 9°COpen, no restrictionsUpdated on: 08.10.2025, 11:51
Urigen - Urnerboden
Info for car travel summer 2025:
2.30 m wide, two-axle and 18-ton vehicles do not require a permit, also applies at weekends.
From the opening of the pass in 2025 until its closure in 2025, single-decker, 2.55 m wide, two-axle and max. 18-ton touring cars (trailer ban) may travel on the Klausen Pass from Monday to Friday with a special permit. Monday, Wednesday and Friday from Unterschächen to Linthal. Tuesday and Thursday from Linthal to Unterschächen. Timing must be coordinated with Postbus routes.
Permits can be obtained from the Road Traffic Office of the Canton of Uri or the Canton of Glarus.Permits for Linthal – Unterschächen can be obtained at:
Strassenverkehrs- u. Schifffahrtsamt des Kanton Glarus,
Mühleareal17
8762 Schwanden
Tel 055 646 54 00
E-Mail: stva@gl.ch
Permits for Unterschächen - Linthal can be obtained at:
Amt für Strassen- und Schiffsverkehr
Gotthardstrasse 77a
6460 Altdorf
Tel 041 875 28 06
E-Mail: sonderbewilligungen@ur.ch
https://www.ur.ch/publikationen/6500 - 10°COpen, no restrictionsUpdated on: 29.09.2025, 06:44
Fuorns - Campra
Winter tyres are obligater for the whole winter period. Depending on the weather conditions, snow chains may be obligatory over a short period, or the pass imay close completely. See also www.lucomagno.ch
- 9°COpen, no restrictionsUpdated on: 27.08.2025, 08:25
Silvaplana - Casaccia
Winter tyres are obligatory for the whole winter period. Depending on the weather conditions, snow chains may be obligatory over a short period, or the pass may close Complete,
- 4°COpen, no restrictionsUpdated on: 07.10.2025, 08:09
All' Acqua - Ulrich
On the Ticino side open during the winter to All'Acqua.
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- 10°COpen, no restrictionsUpdated on: 10.10.2025, 09:28
Zernez - Tschierv
Important note: Due to construction work, the Munt La Schera tunnel between Punt la Drossa and Punt dal Gall (access to Livigno) will be closed to all traffic from 20 October to 1 November 2025, Monday to Saturday, between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m.
Winter tyres are obligatory for the whole winter period. Depending on the weather conditions, snow chains may be obligatory over a short period, or the pass may close completely.
Traffic information for the bordering South Tyrol/Passes: www.suedtirol.com/verkehr/berg-paesse
- 6°COpen, with restrictionsUpdated on: 13.10.2025, 14:05
Muotathal - Glarus
Important note: From October 21, 2025, 7:30 a.m. until approximately October 31, 2025, Klöntalerstrasse will be closed between Büttenen and Löntschtobel. The diversion via Saggberg is signposted. The road will be open on the weekend of October 18/19, 2025.
The following traffic restrictions apply to the entire Pragelpass road:
1. Motor vehicles and motorcycles are prohibited on Saturdays and Sundays, 5.5 km after the
pass summit (cantonal border SZ/GL to Richisau, approx. 2 km)
2. On public holidays that do not fall on a Saturday or Sunday, the Pragelpass is normally passable
(except winter closure)
3. Maximum weight 3.5 tons (SSV signal 2.16) except for agricultural, alpine and forestry
traffic, traffic for the construction, operation and maintenance of public and private works (incl.
electrical infrastructures), traffic for milk processing plants and military traffic;
4. Driving ban for trailers (SSV signal 2.09) except for agricultural, alpine and forestry
traffic, traffic for the construction, operation and maintenance of public and private works (incl.
electrical infrastructures), traffic for milk processing plants and military traffic;
5. Maximum weight of agricultural, alpine and forestry traffic, traffic for the construction, operation and maintenance
of public and private works (incl. electrical infrastructure) and traffic for
milk processing plants incl. trailers 32 tons (SSV signal 2.16);
6. Maximum weight of military traffic incl. trailers 12 tons.
For special permits relating to weight restrictions, please use the application form on the
online portal. https://www.bezirk-schwyz.ch/aktuelles/pragelpass/ - 4°COpen, no restrictionsUpdated on: 29.09.2025, 10:47
Hinterrhein - San Bernardino (Pass road, italien road).
- 11°COpen, no restrictionsUpdated on: 28.09.2025, 08:23
Brig - Gondo
Winter tyres are obligatory for the whole winter period. Depending on ithe weather conditions, snow chains may be obligatory over a short period, or the pass may close completely.
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- 2°COpen, no restrictionsUpdated on: 06.10.2025, 11:04
Wassen - Innertkirchen
Important notice: Open again today, 6 October 2025, from 11:00 a.m.
- 0°COpen, no restrictionsUpdated on: 25.09.2025, 10:49
Sta. Maria i. M. - country border
Traffic information for neighbouring South Tirol pass: www.suedtirol.com/verkehr/berg-paesse