Open, no restrictions
Sarnen - Entlebuch
On the Obwalden side, the road remains open during the winter as far as Langis.
Updated on: 23.05.2025, 18:05
History
The origins of the Glaubenberg crossing goes back to Medieval times, when the region was settled by the Alemannen. New paths were made which were later used as trading routes for mules and horse-drawn carts. Historical records from 1642 mention Kaltbad as having a «very cold and healing mineral spring against gout and skin disease». . The healing waters lay in a very dark, if not eerie landscape which became a hiding place for the homeless, hated and hunted until the middle of the 19th century. The baths were, however, also used by the well-to-do, some of whom had themselves carried up on sedan chairs. The road was extended and upgraded during the second half of the 19th century and between 1906-1920 prisoners were used to widen and improve the Canton’s Schwandstrasse. The road was then widened to 5 metres between 1931 and 1937 as by that time, the road was being used for the post bus service.
During the second world war this previously insignficiant pass road «Glaubenberg» between Entlebuch and Obwalden suddenly became of strategic importance and the Swiss Military built a 3.6m wide road. The section between Golpi and Schwandmettlen was a completely new construction but the final distance up to Glaubenberg was just an extension of the existing trading route and path.. The entire pass road has been tar-sealed since October 2010.
The «Glaubenberg» area is the largest moor landscape in Switzerland. Langis – Glaubenberg area is a paradise for cross-country skiers (40km circuit) and snowshoe hikers in winter and the road stays open up to Langis in winter. Over summer the post bus travels Langis and Sarnen on the weekends.
Closed time during winter: Opening / Closing Glaubenbergpass
| 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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| Glaubenbergpass | 03.05. - 19.11. | 06.04. - 10.11. | 14.04. - 21.11. | 07.05. - 25.11. | 07.05. - 30.11. | 18.04. - 08.11. | 25.04. - 07.12. | 06.11. |
Technical Data
Location
Signalisation
Keine Einschränkungen
Keine Einschränkungen
Passes
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- 4°COpen, no restrictionsUpdated on: 21.09.2025, 06:26
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.
- 7°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.
- 1°COpen, no restrictionsUpdated on: 27.08.2025, 08:23
- -0°COpen, snow covered. Risk of slippery iceUpdated on: 23.09.2025, 19:55
- 5°COpen, no restrictionsUpdated on: 30.08.2025, 10:22
La Motta - Country border
Traffic information for the bordering South Tyrol/Passes: www.suedtirol.com/verkehr/berg-paesse
- 3°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.
- 4°COpen, no restrictionsUpdated on: 09.05.2025, 15:52
Giswil - Sörenberg, "Panoramastrasse"
Important note: The Panoramastrasse
On the Obwaldner side open during the winter to Mörlialp
Restrictions for coaches and trucks see section Signalization.
- 2°COpen, no restrictionsUpdated on: 07.09.2025, 06:25
Hospental - Airolo
Tremola (Strada turistica) Passhöhe - Airolo: 3.5 t.
- 2°COpen, snow covered. Risk of slippery iceUpdated on: 23.09.2025, 19:56
Guttannen - Gletsch
- 1°COpen, with restrictionsUpdated on: 18.09.2025, 20:30
Bourg-St-Pierre - national border
Important note: The road (N21) between Liddes and Bourg-Saint-Pierre will be closed to all traffic from 11 p.m. on 30 September 2025 until 6 a.m. on 1 October 2025 due to construction work. Alternative date: 1 October/2 October 2025, also between 11 p.m. and 6 a.m.
- 1°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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- 2°COpen, no restrictionsUpdated on: 27.08.2025, 08:23
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.
- 3°COpen, no restrictionsUpdated on: 14.09.2025, 20:42
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 - 3°COpen, no restrictionsUpdated on: 17.09.2025, 18:14
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
- 4°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,
- -1°COpen, snow covered. Risk of slippery iceUpdated on: 23.09.2025, 19:25
All' Acqua - Ulrich
On the Ticino side open during the winter to All'Acqua.
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- 8°COpen, no restrictionsUpdated on: 14.09.2025, 20:48
Zernez - Tschierv
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
- 4°COpen, no restrictionsUpdated on: 27.07.2025, 12:02
Muotathal - Glarus
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/ - 2°COpen, no restrictionsUpdated on: 20.06.2025, 03:00
Hinterrhein - San Bernardino (Pass road, italien road).
- 3°COpen, no restrictionsUpdated on: 17.05.2025, 10:24
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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- -0°COpen, no restrictionsUpdated on: 21.09.2025, 06:29
Sta. Maria i. M. - country border
Traffic information for neighbouring South Tirol pass: www.suedtirol.com/verkehr/berg-paesse