Glaubenbühlpass, Switzerland
Glaubenbühlpass, Switzerland
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Open, no restrictions

Giswil - Sörenberg, "Panoramastrasse"

Important notice: On 13 May 2026, Panoramastrasse will reopen to traffic from 3 pm.

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:: 13.05.2026, 14:42

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 2026 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
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

West24 kmSchüpfheim (719 m.a.s.l.)4.7%8.4%1611 m.a.s.l.Giswil (484 m.a.s.l.)East15 km
Cantons
Luzern (LU), Giswil (OW)
Distance
39 Km
Vertex
1611 m.a.s.l.
Max. gradient
12 %
Passable
Winter closure from Mörlialp (Oct / May)
Road expansion
Paved throughout
Restaurant
no

Location

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Signalisation

Standort Sörenberg

- 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.

Standort Giswil

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.

Standort Sörenberg

Passes

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