Closed for the winter
Giswil - Sörenberg, "Panoramastrasse"
Today, 17 November 2025, the Panoramastrasse will be closed for the winter from 5 p.m.
Important note: During the winter, the road on the Obwalden side will remain open as far as Mörlialp.
Important note: Restrictions for coaches and trucks see section Signalization.
Unchanged valid since:: 17.11.2025, 11:31
History
(source: Brochure for the opening in 1966 by Hickel+Werffeli, Engineers)
The crossing from Schüpfheim in Entlebuch via Flühli, Sörenberg, Glaubenbielen to Giswil was already in existence in medieval times as a trading route used by the locals and was never of any significant importance until the beginning of WWII. In 1939 the military wanted connecting roads at the foothills of the alps. Initially, the
Glaubenberg road was given priority as a rough road already existed but, .as more and more alpine fortresses were built, the need for connecting roads became urgent. The first project for the so-called «kleinteiler mountain roads» was begun with the help of Russian and Polish prisoners. They did not, however, get very far during the course of the war. After the war ended, a high amount of unemployment was expected and the Glaubenbielen project was to be prepared as a means of creating employment. Unfortunately, the idea was not supported by the Government in Bern. Local politicians were persistent with their demands to offer better connections for the alpine and forest areas and also for the many far-flung farms around the area and were able to reactivate the idea in 1956. In 1960 the construction plans were ready and work began in that very same summer. The new, 17km long road from Giswil to the canton’s boarder Sörenberg was officially opened in 1965. The engineers did such a good job of blending the road into the landscape, that the road is commonly known as a «panorama road», popular with locals and tourists alike.
Closed time during winter: Opening / Closing Glaubenbielenpass - Panoramastrasse
| 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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| Glaubenbielenpass - Panoramastrasse | 08.05. - 18.11. | 17.05. - 09.11. | 12.05. - 18.11. | 21.05. - 25.11. | 28.04. - 30.11. | 14.05. - 08.11. | 09.05. - 23.11. | 06.11. |
Technical Data
Location
Signalisation
- Für Gesellschaftwagen und schwere Motorwagen gilt folgende Regelung:
Fahrt von Sörenberg nach Giswil (ca 45 Min.) zu jeder geraden Stunde 0800-0900;
1000-1100 usw.
Giswil – Sörenberg
- Höchstgewicht 28t
- Für Gesellschaftwagen und schwere Motorwagen gilt folgende Regelung:
Fahrt von Giswil nach Sörenberg (ca 45 Min.) zu jeder ungeraden Stunde 0700-0800; 0900-1000 usw.
Passes
- Open, snow covered. Risk of slippery iceUnchanged valid since:: 26.11.2025, 13:48-15°C12%30.4 KmWinter closure (Oct/May)
Preda - La Punt Chamues-ch
Snow covered between Bergün and La Punt.
- Open, snow covered. Risk of slippery iceUnchanged valid since:: 26.11.2025, 09:55-5°C10%37 Kmopen all year round
Pontresina - San Carlo
Snow covered between Pontresina and 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.
- Open, no restrictionsUnchanged valid since:: 26.11.2025, 10:06-2°C13%13 Kmopen all year round
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.
- Closed until further noticeUnchanged valid since:: 27.11.2025, 08:47-15°C14.6%27 KmWinter closure (Jan /May)
Tschuggen - Susch
Davos – Tschuggen covered in snow
Closed between Tschuggen and Susch for safety reasons. Next assessment: 27 November 2025, 1200.
Vehicle transport Flüela/Vereina Tel. 0041 81 288 37 37
- Closed for the winterUnchanged valid since:: 17.11.2025, 05:26-12°C11%29 KmWinter closure (Oct/May)
- Closed until further noticeUnchanged valid since:: 24.11.2025, 11:24-4°C12.7%21.3 KmWinter closure (Oct/May)
La Motta - Country border
Important note: Between La Motta and Forcola di Livigno, on the Swiss/Italian border, the winter closure will apply from 28 November 2025 at midnight.
Traffic information for the bordering South Tyrol/Passes: www.suedtirol.com/verkehr/berg-paesse
- Closed for the winterUnchanged valid since:: 17.11.2025, 15:10-5°C11%32 KmWinter closure from Langis: November - April
Sarnen - Entlebuch
On the Obwalden side, the road remains open during the winter as far as Langis.
- Closed for the winterUnchanged valid since:: 17.11.2025, 11:31-5°C12%39 KmWinter closure from Mörlialp (Oct / May)
Giswil - Sörenberg, "Panoramastrasse"
Today, 17 November 2025, the Panoramastrasse will be closed for the winter from 5 p.m.
Important note: During the winter, the road on the Obwalden side will remain open as far as Mörlialp.
Important note: Restrictions for coaches and trucks see section Signalization.
- Closed for the winterUnchanged valid since:: 07.11.2025, 09:15-10°C9%24 KmWinter closure (Oct/May)
Hospental - Airolo
The Gotthard Pass between Hospental and Airolo can no longer be opened for safety reasons. The winter closure will apply from 8 a.m. on Friday, 7 November 2025.
Tremola (Strada turistica) Passhöhe - Airolo: 3.5 t. winter closure
- Closed for the winterUnchanged valid since:: 13.11.2025, 10:55-9°C11%24 KmWinter closure (Oct/May)
Guttannen - Gletsch
On the Bernese side, open from 14 November 2025, 2 p.m. to Guttannen.
- Closed for the winterUnchanged valid since:: 20.10.2025, 05:31-8°C11%44 KmWinter closure (Oct/May)
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.
- Closed for the winterUnchanged valid since:: 20.10.2025, 05:36-8°C15%28 KmWinter closure (Oct/May)
Meiringen - Grindelwald
The winter closure is in effect from today, 20 October 2025. The pass is expected to open in 2026: Ascension Day, 14 May 2026, with the start of bus service.
There is a general driving ban on motorized traffic between Schwarzwaldalp and Grindelwald (Hotel Wetterhorn).
- Open, snow covered. Risk of slippery iceUnchanged valid since:: 26.11.2025, 07:22-3°C10.1%17 Kmopen all year round
Schwyz - Oberiberg
- Open, snow covered. Risk of slippery iceUnchanged valid since:: 27.11.2025, 07:45-14°C12%16 Kmopen all year round
Bivio - Silvaplana
Snow covered between Rona and 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.
- Closed for the winterUnchanged valid since:: 31.10.2025, 03:54-6°C9%35 KmWinter closure (Oct/May)
Urigen - Urnerboden
From 31 October 2025, the Klausen Pass will be closed for the winter.
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 - Open, snow covered. Risk of slippery iceUnchanged valid since:: 25.11.2025, 04:18-9°C9%39 Kmopen all year round
Fuorns - Campra
Snow covered between Disentis and 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
- Open, snow covered. Risk of slippery iceUnchanged valid since:: 26.11.2025, 13:53-12°C9%30 Kmopen all year round
Silvaplana - Casaccia
Snow covered between Casaccia and Vicosoprano
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,
- Closed for the winterUnchanged valid since:: 27.10.2025, 10:36-5°C13%38 KmWinter closure (Oct/May)
All' Acqua - Ulrich
On the Ticino side open during the winter to All'Acqua.
- Closed for the winterUnchanged valid since:: 25.11.2025, 04:17-9°C6%23 KmWinter closure (Oct/May)
Tschamut - Andermatt
Snow covered between Disentis and Tschamut
- Open, no restrictionsUnchanged valid since:: 27.11.2025, 11:03-7°C14.3%35 Kmopen all year round
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
- Closed for the winterUnchanged valid since:: 03.11.2025, 12:00-4°C18%50 KmWinter closure (Oct/May)
Muotathal - Glarus
The Pragel Pass road between the Pragel-Bödmeren Alpine cheese dairy on the Schwyz side and Gampel on the Glarus side is now closed for the winter.
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/ - Closed for the winterUnchanged valid since:: 03.11.2025, 15:57-4°C9.7%17 KmWinter closure (Oct/May)
Hinterrhein - San Bernardino (Pass road, italien road).
- Open, no restrictionsUnchanged valid since:: 27.11.2025, 11:09-4°C9%67 Kmopen all year round
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.
- Closed until further noticeUnchanged valid since:: 24.11.2025, 09:19-10°C13%39 KmWinter closure (Oct/May)
Splügen - Country border
Closed until further notice for safety reasons.
The Splügen Pass is expected to close for the winter season from 7:00 a.m. on 1 December 2025.
- Closed for the winterUnchanged valid since:: 27.10.2025, 12:53-10°C9%46 KmWinter closure (Oct/May)
Wassen - Innertkirchen
On the Bernese side, it remains open until Obermaad.
- Closed for the winterUnchanged valid since:: 10.11.2025, 14:07-10°C12%33 KmWinter closure (Oct/May)
Sta. Maria i. M. - country border
Winter closure from Monday, 10 November 2025, 2 p.m.
Winter closure of the Stelvio Pass from Friday, 7 November 2025, 9:00 a.m.
Traffic information for neighbouring South Tirol pass: www.suedtirol.com/verkehr/berg-paesse