Closed for the winter
Meiringen - Grindelwald
Important note: From Schwarzwaldalp to Grindelwald, the winter closure will apply from October 21, 2024. Expected opening in spring: May 17, 2025.
There is a general driving ban on motorized traffic between Schwarzwaldalp and Grindelwald (Hotel Wetterhorn).
Updated on: 21.10.2024, 11:27
History
Crossing the Grosse Scheidegg from Grindelwald to Meiringen gave the farmers of the Lütschinen Valley access to the Sbrinz-Route (see: Brünig Pass, Grimsel Pass) in order to export their cheese and livestock to Italy. Construction of the Gotthard Railway (1882) put an end to the trading route and the Grosse Scheidegg lost its importance. The up-and-coming tourism brought travellers to the area keen to discover the natural beauty of the pass, so close to the glaciers between Meiringen and Grindelwald. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe set out through the Rosenlaui Valley in 1779 on his way over the Grosse Scheidegg. The first hotels opened around 1830. With the construction of the Wengenalp Railway up to the Kleine Scheidegg and the Jungfrau Joch, the Grosse Scheidegg became less popular as a tourist route. On the Grindelwald side a road was built up to the top of the pass in 1966 it wasnt until 1979 that the connecting road was built from Schwarzwaldalp to the top of the pass, which now offers a lovely postbus ride. Private vehicles are strictly forbidden on this part of the road, making it very popular for cyclists and hikers prepared to tackle the steepness of the road. The tranquility and beauty of the area make the effort worthwhile.
Closed time during winter: Opening / Closing Grosse Scheidegg
| Pass/Year | 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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| Grosse Scheidegg | 21.05. - 23.10. | 17.05. - 03.11. | 11.06. - 25.10. | 21.05. - 27.10. | 25.05. - 28.10. | 19.05. - 28.10. | 19.05. - 15.11. | 20.05. - 07.11. | 20.11. |
Accommodation and activities
Technical Data
Location
Signalisation
Schwarzwaldalp - Grindelwald (Hotel Wetterhorn)
- Generelles Fahrverbot für Motorfahrzeuge und Motorräder
- Ausgenommen sind: Postauto sowie Land- und Forstwirtschaft
- Spezialbewilligungen für Anwohner
Abzweigung Lammi - Schwarzwaldalp
- Zulässiges Höchstgewicht 3,5 t
- Für Land- und Forstwirtschaft Höchstgewicht 10 t
- Sonderbewilligung für LKWs notwendig, zu beantragen bei der Gemeinde Schattenhalb
- Das Postauto hat in jedem Fall Vortritt, auch gegenüber den Radfahrern
- Im Reichenbach- und Rosenlauital ist im gesamten Perimeter ab Zahlstelle Zwirgi bis zur Schwarzwaldalp eine Parkgebühr für Motorfahrzeuge zu entrichten. Die Zahlstellen befinden sich im Oberzwirgi und auf dem Parkplatz Schwarzwaldalp
- Das Postauto hat in jedem Fall Vortritt, auch gegenüber den Radfahrern
Passes
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- 6°COpen, no restrictionsUpdated on: 18.10.2024, 16:27
Pontresina - San Carlo
Important notice: Berninastrasse, S. Carlo in town from the Raviscé intersection to after the underpass at Volt, km 33.52 to km 33.62, must be closed to all traffic from Monday, October 21 to Thursday, October 24, 2024, between 8 p.m. and 2 a.m. due to resurfacing work.detour: Vehicles up to 3.5 t can take a detour.vehicles over 3.5 t cannot take a detour.remarks: The closures are weather-dependent.alternative date: 28.10. to 29.10.2024.
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.
- 4°COpen, no restrictionsUpdated on: 18.10.2024, 15:34
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: 11.10.2024, 11:01
- -5°COpen, with restrictionsUpdated on: 12.10.2024, 09:42
Realp - Oberwald
The Furka Pass is closed at night between 1800 hrs and 0800 hrs with immediate effect and until further notice.
- 7°COpen, no restrictionsUpdated on: 18.10.2024, 16:27
La Motta - Country border
Traffic information for the bordering South Tyrol/Passes: www.suedtirol.com/verkehr/berg-paesse
- 1°COpen, no restrictionsUpdated on: 03.05.2024, 16:07
Sarnen - Entlebuch
On the Obwaldnerside open to Langis.
- 1°COpen, no restrictionsUpdated on: 03.10.2024, 22:00
Giswil - Sörenberg, "Panoramastrasse"
The road will stay open on the Obwaldner side up to Mörlialp.
Restrictions for coaches and trucks see section Signalization.
- -0°COpen, no restrictionsUpdated on: 04.11.2024, 17:28
Hospental - Airolo
Tremola (Strada turistica) Passhöhe - Airolo: 3.5 t. Closed, winter closure. -
- 0°CClosed for the winterUpdated on: 23.10.2024, 19:49
Bourg-St-Pierre - national border
- -2°CClosed for the winterUpdated on: 21.10.2024, 11:27
Meiringen - Grindelwald
Important note: From Schwarzwaldalp to Grindelwald, the winter closure will apply from October 21, 2024. Expected opening in spring: May 17, 2025.
There is a general driving ban on motorized traffic between Schwarzwaldalp and Grindelwald (Hotel Wetterhorn).
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- 3°COpen, no restrictionsUpdated on: 09.10.2024, 09:37
Bivio - Silvaplana
Winter tyres are obligatory for the hole winter period. Depending on the weather conditions, snow chains may be obligatory over a short period, or the pass may close
- -2°COpen, no restrictionsUpdated on: 15.10.2024, 13:40
Urigen - Urnerboden
Note: From August 5 to October 25, 2024, the Klausenstrasse (approx. 500 m) between Gunthartig and Unerschächen-Dorf will be renovated. Traffic will be regulated in one lane from Monday to Friday with a traffic light system. There are no restrictions at weekends.
Info for coach transport – summer 2024
2.30 m wide, double axis and 18 t vehicles do not need permission to use the road, also on weekends.
From the opening of the pass in 2024: single level, 2.55 m wide, double axis and max. 18 t heavy coaches may use the Klausen pass road from Monday to Friday but must have special permission. Monday, Wednesday and Friday from Unterschächen to Linthal. Tuesday and Thursday from Linthal to Unterschächen. Permission is granted by the Strassenverkehrsamt Kanton Uri, or Kanton 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 02
E-Mail: sonderbewilligungen@ur.ch
https://www.ur.ch/publikationen/6500 - 3°COpen, no restrictionsUpdated on: 05.10.2024, 10:52
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
- 6°COpen, no restrictionsUpdated on: 28.09.2024, 05:33
Silvaplana - Casaccia
Winter tyres are obligatory for the hole winter period. Depending on the weather conditions, snow chains may be obligatory over a short period, or the pass may close Complete,
- 2°COpen, no restrictionsUpdated on: 13.10.2024, 17:16
All' Acqua - Ulrichen
Night closure lifted between 1800 and 0800.
On the Ticino side open during the winter to All'Acqua.
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- 8°COpen, no restrictionsUpdated on: 10.10.2024, 13:44
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
- 1°COpen, no restrictionsUpdated on: 25.10.2024, 08:01
Muotathal - Glarus
Note: The following traffic restrictions generally apply to the Pragelpass road:
- On Saturdays and Sundays, motorised vehicles and motorbikes are prohibited 5.5 km after the top of the pass (cantonal border SZ/GL to Richisau, approx. 2 km)
- Maximum weight 3.5 tonnes (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 infrastructure), traffic for milk-processing plants and military traffic;
- 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 infrastructure), traffic for milk processing plants and military traffic;
- Maximum weight for 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 tonnes (SSV signal 2.16);
- Maximum weight of military traffic including trailers 12 tonnes.
- On public holidays that do not fall on a Saturday or Sunday, the Pragel Pass is normally passable.See also: https://www.bezirk-schwyz.ch/aktuelles/pragelpass/
- 2°COpen, with restrictionsUpdated on: 04.11.2024, 08:28
Hinterrhein - San Bernardino (Pass road, italien road).
Important note: On Thursday, November 07, 2024 from 07:30 to 12:00, the pass road will be closed to traffic due to construction work.
- 4°COpen, no restrictionsUpdated on: 09.07.2024, 21:25
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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- -4°COpen, with restrictionsUpdated on: 17.10.2024, 11:45
Wassen - Innertkirchen
The road is closed at night between 1800 hrs and 0800 hrs until further notice. On the Bernese side, the road remains open until Steingletscher.
- 5°COpen, no restrictionsUpdated on: 11.10.2024, 08:31
Sta. Maria i. M. - country border
Traffic information for neighbouring South Tirol pass: www.suedtirol.com/verkehr/berg-paesse