Open, no restrictions
Tschamut - Andermatt
Updated on: 07.07.2025, 07:20
History
The assumption that the Disentis Monestary stood in the Urseren Valley as early as medieval times is validated by proof of the early use of the Oberalp Pass. A small trading path was mainly used by local people for many hundreds of years and the wave of emigrating families did little to change this. The Oberalp Pass was not a very important pass at this time.
Records show that it wasnt until the 19th century that the pass gained importance - when it was used to transport tourists on horseback. Passengers complained about the condition of the route and in 1859 the canton of Uri in turn complained to the local municipality of Urseren, demanding the road be improved. Military strategics may also have played a role in the relatively rapid construction of a road over the pass (1863/64).
The horse-drawn postal coach also brought tourists over the pass road. In 1921 the coaches were replaced by post buses. In 1926 the steam-cog Furka-Oberalp-Railway began operating (known today as Matterhorn-Gotthard Railway). The route was electrified in 1942 and steam trains were no longer used. The road in summer and the railway in winter are vital for tourism in the Urseren Valley and Surselva.
Closed time during winter: Opening / Closing Oberalppass
| 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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| Oberalppass | 02.05. - 18.11. | 28.04. - 08.11. | 22.04. - 02.12. | 27.04. - 29.11. | 22.04. - 02.12. | 01.05. - 11.11. | 27.04. - 07.12. | 13.04. - 27.11. | 20.04. - 11.11. | 24.04. - 23.11. | 17.04. - 05.11. | 26.04. - 11.11. | 04.05. - 07.12. | 15.04. - 09.12. | 29.04. - 16.11. | 16.05. - 09.11. | 09.05. - 29.10. | 20.04. - 09.11. | 28.04. - 09.12. | 22.04. - 05.12. | 01.05. - 09.11. | 03.05. - 03.11. | 24.04. - 11.11. | 04.05. - 10.11. | 05.05. - 07.11. | 20.05. - 06.11. | 01.05. - 02.11. | 02.05. - 12.11. | 07.05. - 14.11. | 16.05. - 17.11. | 07.05. - 09.12. | 05.05. - 08.12. | 14.05. - 04.12. |
Accommodation and activities
Technical Data
Location
Signalisation
Andermatt – Sedrun
Passhöhe – Tschamut
- Höchstgewicht 18 t
- Anhängerverbot für schwere Motorfahrzeuge
- Schwere Sattelmotorfahrzeuge bis 18 t gestattet
Passes
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- 14°COpen, no restrictionsUpdated on: 13.07.2025, 03:58
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.
- 18°COpen, no restrictionsUpdated on: 03.01.2025, 11:13
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.
- 14°COpen, no restrictionsUpdated on: 08.07.2025, 09:09
- 13°COpen, no restrictionsUpdated on: 28.05.2025, 09:49
- 15°COpen, no restrictionsUpdated on: 07.07.2025, 07:17
La Motta - Country border
Traffic information for the bordering South Tyrol/Passes: www.suedtirol.com/verkehr/berg-paesse
- 14°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.
- 15°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.
- 16°COpen, no restrictionsUpdated on: 19.05.2025, 17:39
Hospental - Airolo
Tremola (Strada turistica) Passhöhe - Airolo: 3.5 t. The Tremola will reopen on May 21, 2025 at 08:00. -
- 14°COpen, no restrictionsUpdated on: 06.06.2025, 12:02
Bourg-St-Pierre - national border
- 12°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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- 15°COpen, no restrictionsUpdated on: 20.06.2025, 02:58
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.
- 17°COpen, no restrictionsUpdated on: 11.06.2025, 20:23
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 - 18°COpen, no restrictionsUpdated on: 10.07.2025, 20:11
Fuorns - Campra
The Alpinavera pass market on the Lukmanier Pass on Sunday, July 13, 2025 will not take place due to the bad weather forecast.
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
- 17°COpen, no restrictionsUpdated on: 01.07.2025, 09:07
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,
- 13°COpen, no restrictionsUpdated on: 28.05.2025, 09:51
All' Acqua - Ulrichen
On the Ticino side open during the winter to All'Acqua.
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- 12°COpen, no restrictionsUpdated on: 07.07.2025, 07:19
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
- 16°COpen, no restrictionsUpdated on: 25.06.2025, 16:05
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/ - 16°COpen, no restrictionsUpdated on: 20.06.2025, 03:00
Hinterrhein - San Bernardino (Pass road, italien road).
- 15°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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- 11°COpen, with restrictionsUpdated on: 15.07.2025, 11:14
Sta. Maria i. M. - country border
Important note: The Umbrail Pass is closed on Wednesday, July 16, 2025 between 0500 and 0830 due to a cattle drive.
Traffic information for neighbouring South Tirol pass: www.suedtirol.com/verkehr/berg-paesse