Closed until further notice
Urigen - Urnerboden
Closed for safety reasons until further notice.
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
Updated on: 25.10.2025, 07:48
History
The Klausen Pass was not used as a trading route during Roman or Medieval times. It was used primarily for herding cattle up to the alps. Interest in the Klausen Pass began with the opening of the Gotthard Railway as it represented an east-west access route.
In 1893, once the army backed the idea of building a road over the pass, construction began almost immediately and was completed in 1899 the cost of which was considerably higher than planned. On 15 June 1900, the first horse-drawn post coach went over the pass opening up the Linthal and Altdorf to tourism. The era of the alpine tourist bus route began in 1922. It is amusing to note that the Urner government banned motorised vehicles from using the pass road in 1916, only to annul the ban in 1917.
The famous Klausen race took place between 1922 and 1934 and tens of thousands of spectators used to line the pass road to watch this spectacular road race. The canton of Uri earned a signficant amount of money with the fees charged for the race. Since 1993, the race is reheld every few years with hundreds of old-timer cars and motor bikes taking part. Spectator interest is just as high as in the old days.
Closed time during winter: Opening / Closing Klausenpass
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Klausenpass | 24.05. - 11.11. | 19.05. - 02.11. | 11.05. - 07.11. | 02.06. - 04.11. | 04.05. - 20.11. | 05.06. - 04.11. | 17.05. - 29.10. | 19.05. - 06.11. | 20.05. - 07.11. | 08.05. - 19.11. | 08.05. - 28.10. | 17.05. - 04.11. | 25.05. - 06.11. | 28.04. - 02.12. | 12.05. - 25.10. | 20.05. - 22.10. | 30.05. - 29.10. | 03.05. - 08.11. | 18.05. - 06.11. | 20.05. - 16.11. | 19.05. - 08.11. | 15.05. - 28.10. | 17.05. - 04.11. | 23.05. - 07.11. | 19.05. - 02.11. | 02.06. - 04.11. | 20.05. - 27.10. | 16.05. - 09.11. | 10.05. - 04.11. | 02.06. - 02.11. | 20.05. - 10.11. | 14.05. - 26.10. | 22.05. - 23.10. |
Accommodation and activities
Technical Data
Location
Signalisation
Altdorf – Linthal
Altdorf – Unterschächen
- Zulässiges Höchstgewicht 40t
Fahrzeuge bis 2.30m Breite (nur 2 Achsen)
- Höchstgewicht 18t
- Anhänger bis max 1.90m Breite und 4.50m Länge gestattet
- Freie Fahrt auch Samstag/Sonntag (keine Bewilligung nötig)
Fahrzeuge bis 2.55m Breite (nur 2 Achsen)
- Info für Carreisen Sommer 2017:
2.30m Breite, zweiachsige und 18t schwere Fahrzeuge benötigen keine Bewilligung, auch am Wochenende nicht.
- Ab Passöffnung 2017 dürfen Einstöckige, 2.55m breite, zweiachsige und max. 18t schwere Reisecar`s den Klausenpass von Montag bis Freitag mit einer Spezialbewilligung befahren:
Montag, Mittwoch und Freitag von Unterschächen nach Linthal.
Dienstag und Donnerstag von Linthal nach Unterschächen.
Die Bewilligungen sind erhältlich beim Strassenverkehrsamt des Kantons Uri, oder des Kantons Glarus:
Bewilligungsstelle für die Strecke Linthal – Unterschächen:
Strassenverkehrsamt des Kanton Glarus, Mühleareal 17, 8762 Schwanden
Tel. +41 55 646 54 00, Fax +41 55 646 54 01, E-mail: stva@gl.ch
Die Bewilligungsstelle für die Strecke Unterschächen – Linthal:
Amt für Strassen- und Schiffsverkehr, Gotthardstrasse 77a, 6460 Altdorf
Tel. +41 41 875 28 02, Fax +41 41 875 28 05, E-mail: sonderbewilligungen@ur.ch
Passes
- -6°COpen, snow covered. Risk of slippery iceUpdated on: 23.10.2025, 17:43
Preda - La Punt Chamues-ch
- -3°COpen, snow covered. Risk of slippery iceUpdated on: 26.10.2025, 17:17
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.
- 5°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, snow covered. Risk of slippery iceUpdated on: 25.10.2025, 17:12
- -6°CClosed until further noticeUpdated on: 22.10.2025, 08:28
Realp - Oberwald
Closed until further notice for safety reasons.
- -2°COpen, snow covered. Risk of slippery iceUpdated on: 26.10.2025, 17:17
La Motta - Country border
Traffic information for the bordering South Tyrol/Passes: www.suedtirol.com/verkehr/berg-paesse
- -0°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.
- 0°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.
- -4°CClosed until further noticeUpdated on: 22.10.2025, 17:45
Hospental - Airolo
As of today, 22 October 2025, 6 p.m., the Gotthard Pass will remain closed until further notice for safety reasons. Next assessment: 28 October 2025 at approximately 8 a.m.
Tremola (Strada turistica) Passhöhe - Airolo: 3.5 t.
- -2°CClosed until further noticeUpdated on: 24.10.2025, 16:28
Guttannen - Gletsch
Important notice: From today, 23 October 2025, 6 p.m., the Grimsel Pass will remain closed until further notice for safety reasons. It will remain open as far as Handegg.
- -4°CClosed for the winterUpdated on: 20.10.2025, 05:31
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.
- -1°CClosed for the winterUpdated on: 20.10.2025, 05:36
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).
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- -5°COpen, no restrictionsUpdated on: 24.10.2025, 08:27
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°CClosed until further noticeUpdated on: 25.10.2025, 07:48
Urigen - Urnerboden
Closed for safety reasons until further notice.
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 - -2°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
- -3°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,
- -2°CClosed until further noticeUpdated on: 20.10.2025, 13:43
All' Acqua - Ulrich
Important notice: For safety reasons, the Nufenen Pass will remain closed today, 20 October 2025, from 2 p.m. until further notice.
On the Ticino side open during the winter to All'Acqua.
- -3°CClosed until further noticeUpdated on: 26.10.2025, 20:07
Tschamut - Andermatt
Closed until further notice for safety reasons. Next update: 27 October 2025, 0730 hours
- -2°COpen, no restrictionsUpdated on: 26.10.2025, 10:40
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
- -1°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/ - -5°CClosed until further noticeUpdated on: 24.10.2025, 10:18
Hinterrhein - San Bernardino (Pass road, italien road).
Closed until further notice for safety reasons. Next assessment: 27 October 2025 at 12:00 noon
- -1°COpen, no restrictionsUpdated on: 26.10.2025, 05:28
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.
- -7°COpen, snow covered. Risk of slippery iceUpdated on: 26.10.2025, 05:14
Splügen - Country border
Snow covered between Zollhaus and Splügenpass
- -5°CClosed until further noticeUpdated on: 24.10.2025, 16:26
Wassen - Innertkirchen
Important notice: From 6 p.m. on 22 October 2025, the Susten Pass will be closed until further notice for safety reasons. On the Bernese side, it will remain open Tom Obermaad.
- -7°COpen, snow covered. Risk of slippery iceUpdated on: 26.10.2025, 08:56
Sta. Maria i. M. - country border
Snow Covers between Punt Teal and country border
Traffic information for neighbouring South Tirol pass: www.suedtirol.com/verkehr/berg-paesse