Closed for the winter
Muotathal - Glarus
The winter closure between Fruttli (Schwyz side) and Gampel (Glarus side) is effective immediately. (18.11.2024)
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/
Updated on: 18.11.2024, 07:50
History
The wild valley in which the Starzlen River flows on the Schwyz side of the Pragel Pass was used to get to the Klön Valley on the Glarner side way back in Medieval times. The watershed at the top of the pass acted as a natural border and the area was used up to the rear Richisau to graze cattle, which was of tremendous economic importance. The urge to aquire new lands lead to tension with neighbouring areas and even had to be taken to the courts (1417/18). Disputes about border rights flared up again during the 17th century and Johann Franz Schmid, the bailiff of Uri, had to step in to mediate and it wasnt until 1680 that the borders between Glarus and Schwyz were finally determined. Even today it is still joked about the stealing of the Klön Valley.
The Pragel Pass gained historical importance with the retreat of the Russion general Alexander Suworow, who retreated from defeat in upper Italy via the Gotthard Pass, Altdorf, Chinzig Chulm and through the Muota Valley into the Klön Valley and Glarus on his way back to Russia in 1799.
Although there were no particular geological problems, the project to build a road over the Pragel Pass (1766-1908) continually fell through and a projected narrow-guage railway was also never realized (1911). It wasnt until 1939 that the Swiss Federal Government agreed to subsidise the building of a goods road. The Glarner side was built in 1940 and the Schwyz side in 1978 (with assistance from the Swiss army). The Glarner parliament forbade the use of the road on weekends, which the Swiss government also supported in 1981 and since then the road is closed for motorised traffic between Klöntal and Richisau on Saturday and Sunday. The area offers nature-lovers plenty to see with the Bödmeren forest, Silberen, Charetalp and bike riders can enjoy the car free (but not sweat free) road!
Closed time during winter: Opening / Closing Pragelpass
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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Pragelpass | 08.06. - 10.11. | 01.06. - 18.11. | 14.06. - 02.11. | 19.05. - 26.10. | 20.06. - 07.11. | 21.06. - 29.10. | 31.05. - 23.10. | 13.06. - 07.11. | 03.06. - 21.11. |
Technical Data
Location
Signalisation
- Fahrverbot für Gesellschaftswagen über 3.5 t Gesamtgewicht und für Kleinbusse über 14 Plätze.
- Fahrverbot für Lastwagen über 3.5 t Gesamtgewicht, ausgenommen für land- und forstwirtschaftlichen Verkehr.
- Fahrverbot für Anhänger, ausgenommen für land- und forstwirtschaftlichen Verkehr.
- Fahrverbot für Mililärfahrzeuge über 12t Gesamtgewicht
- Fahrverbot für Militärfahrzeuge über 12t Gesamtgewicht.
- Samstags und sonntags gilt ein Verbot für Motorwagen und Motorräder, ab 5.5 km nach
- Passhöhe (Kantonsgrenze SZ/GL) bis Richisau, ca. 2 km. Zuständigkeit beim Kanton Glarus.
Passes
- -12°COpen, snow covered. Risk of slippery iceUpdated on: 21.11.2024, 10:33
Preda - La Punt Chamues-ch
Bergün - La Punt-Chamues-ch snow covered - -12°COpen, no restrictionsUpdated on: 21.11.2024, 05:01
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.
- -3°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.
- -12°COpen, snow covered. Risk of slippery iceUpdated on: 20.11.2024, 04:48
- -10°CClosed for the winterUpdated on: 11.11.2024, 17:15
Realp - Oberwald
The Furka Pass will be closed today, 11.11.2024 at 1800 hrs, winter closure.
- -11°COpen, no restrictionsUpdated on: 21.11.2024, 05:02
La Motta - Country border
Traffic information for the bordering South Tyrol/Passes: www.suedtirol.com/verkehr/berg-paesse
- -6°CClosed for the winterUpdated on: 19.11.2024, 17:22
Sarnen - Entlebuch
Winter closure applies with immediate effect. 19.11.2024, 1600 hrs
On the Obwalden side, the road remains open during the winter as far as Langis.
- -6°CClosed for the winterUpdated on: 18.11.2024, 12:35
Giswil - Sörenberg, "Panoramastrasse"
Important note: The Panoramastrasse (Mörlialp - Sörenberg) will be closed for the winter on Monday, November 18, 2024 from 1300 hrs.
On the Obwaldner side open during the winter to Mörlialp
Restrictions for coaches and trucks see section Signalization.
- -8°CClosed for the winterUpdated on: 14.11.2024, 17:26
Hospental - Airolo
Important note: The Gotthard Pass will be closed in winter from 14.11.2024, 1800 hrs.
Tremola (Strada turistica) Passhöhe - Airolo: 3.5 t. Closed, winter closure. - -8°CClosed for the winterUpdated on: 11.11.2024, 17:16
Guttannen - Gletsch
The Grimsel Pass will be closed today, 11.11.2024 from 1800 hrs, winter closure.
Open on the Bernese side as far as Guttannen.
- -9°CClosed for the winterUpdated on: 23.10.2024, 19:49
Bourg-St-Pierre - national border
- -8°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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- -11°COpen, no restrictionsUpdated on: 21.11.2024, 03:58
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
- -8°CClosed for the winterUpdated on: 11.11.2024, 17:17
Urigen - Urnerboden
Important note: The winter closure applies on the Klausen Pass from 1600 hrs on 11.11.2024
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 - -7°COpen, snow covered. Risk of slippery iceUpdated on: 20.11.2024, 09:18
Fuorns - Campra
Disentis - Campra snow covered
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
- -9°COpen, no restrictionsUpdated on: 20.11.2024, 15:23
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,
- -10°CClosed for the winterUpdated on: 11.11.2024, 17:16
All' Acqua - Ulrichen
The Nufenen Pass will be closed today, 11.11.2024 from 1800 hrs, winter closure.
On the Ticino side open during the winter to All'Acqua.
- -8°CClosed for the winterUpdated on: 20.11.2024, 09:19
Tschamut - Andermatt
Disentis - Tschamut snow coveredImportant note: On November 18, 2024, the Oberalp Pass will be closed for the winter from 1200 hrs.
- -10°COpen, snow covered. Risk of slippery iceUpdated on: 20.11.2024, 11:29
Zernez - Tschierv snow covered
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
- -5°CClosed for the winterUpdated on: 18.11.2024, 07:50
Muotathal - Glarus
The winter closure between Fruttli (Schwyz side) and Gampel (Glarus side) is effective immediately. (18.11.2024)
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/
- -6°CClosed for the winterUpdated on: 15.11.2024, 14:47
Hinterrhein - San Bernardino (Pass road, italien road).
Winter road closure on the San Bernardino with immediate effect. 15.11.2024
- -7°COpen, snow covered. Risk of slippery iceUpdated on: 21.11.2024, 09:18
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.
- -6°COpen, snow covered. Risk of slippery iceUpdated on: 20.11.2024, 05:14
Splügen - Country border
Important note: The expected winter closure is scheduled for Monday Nov. 25, 2024 08:00 am.
- -10°CClosed for the winterUpdated on: 11.11.2024, 10:10
Wassen - Innertkirchen
The Susten Pass is now closed for the winter
On the Bernese side, the road remains open until Obermaad.
- -13°CClosed for the winterUpdated on: 18.11.2024, 11:34
Sta. Maria i. M. - country border
Important note: On Monday, November 18, 2024 from 12:00 the winter closure is in placeTraffic information for neighbouring South Tirol pass: www.suedtirol.com/verkehr/berg-paesse