Closed for the winter
Hinterrhein - San Bernardino (Pass road, italien road).
Winter road closure on the San Bernardino with immediate effect. 15.11.2024
Updated on: 15.11.2024, 14:47
History
Evidence proves that colonization along the pass between Misox and Hinterrhein occured in pre Roman times. The first settlers from the Valais came into the Rheinwald in the mid 1300s. A chappel was built on the southern side of the pass after 1450 which was consecrated to Bernhardin von Siena giving the pass its name. In 1467 the owners of two inns near the chappel were given the duty of maintaining the trail, ringing the chappel bell and collecting taxes from the travellers using the pass.
Upgrading the Viamala Pass from a very rough trading path around 1473 lead to an increase in the amount goods being transported over the pass. This development occured at the same time as the upgrade of the Splügen Pass. The newly paved road, built in the second half of the 18th century, didnt initially detract from the merchant trading. The next upgrade to cater for goods wagons and post coaches was initially met with substantial resistance from the Lombardy and cantons along the Gotthard. The massive financial backing from the Kingdom of Sardinia-Piemont proved to be too strong and resistance desisted.
The route of the road today is almost identical to that of the 19th century and the road is still called the «Italian Road» which can be ascribed to the financial backing of Sardinia-Piemont. The San Bernardino Pass has been closed for the winter since the second world war. The San Bernardino-Tunnel (A13) was opened in 1967 giving year round access to Misox and the canton of Graubünden.
Closed time during winter: Opening / Closing San Bernardinopass
| 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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| San Bernardinopass | 24.05. - 15.11. | 28.04. - 10.11. | 02.05. - 11.11. | 21.05. - 03.11. | 03.05. - 05.11. | 24.05. - 04.11. | 18.05. - 05.11. | 19.05. - 09.11. | 11.05. - 04.11. | 13.05. - 20.11. | 28.05. - 03.11. | 15.05. - 07.11. | 11.05. - 31.10. | 06.05. - 01.11. | 28.05. - 28.10. | 29.05. - 03.11. | 23.05. - 11.11. | 07.05. - 08.11. | 19.05. - 09.11. | 13.05. - 21.11. | 28.05. - 15.11. | 23.05. - 10.11. | 24.05. - 13.11. | 08.06. - 27.11. | 24.05. - 09.11. | 11.06. - 15.11. |
Accommodation and activities
Technical Data
Location
Signalisation
Hinterrhein - San Bernardino
- Höchstgewicht 18 t
- Höchstbreite 2.3 m
- Anhängerverbot für schwere Motorwagen
Passes
- -4°CClosed for the winterUpdated on: 04.01.2025, 11:19
Preda - La Punt Chamues-ch
Important note: The cantonal road (Passtrasse) between Bergün and Preda is a toboggan run and will remain closed to motor vehicles and horse-drawn carriages during the winter from 21.12.2024 to 16.3.2025 (depending on snow conditions). For detailed information see: https://www.berguen-filisur.graubuenden.ch/de/aktivitaeten/winter/schlitteln - 1°COpen, accessible with winter equipmentUpdated on: 31.01.2025, 11:42
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.
- 6°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.
- -4°CClosed for the winterUpdated on: 05.01.2025, 21:57
Tschuggen - Susch
Davos - Susch snow covered
Important note: On Sunday, 5.1.2025, the winter closure applies from 2200 hrs between Tschuggen and Susch.
Vehicle transport Flüela/Vereina Tel. 0041 81 288 37 37
- -1°CClosed for the winterUpdated on: 24.12.2024, 21:13
Realp - Oberwald
- 2°CClosed for the winterUpdated on: 30.11.2024, 00:13
La Motta - Country border
The winter closure is scheduled for 29.11.2024 from 2400 hrs
Traffic information for the bordering South Tyrol/Passes: www.suedtirol.com/verkehr/berg-paesse
- 3°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.
- 3°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.
- 1°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. - 1°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.
- -3°CClosed for the winterUpdated on: 23.10.2024, 19:49
Bourg-St-Pierre - national border
- 0°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).
- 3°COpen, snow covered. Risk of slippery iceUpdated on: 20.12.2024, 08:16
Schwyz - Oberiberg
- -3°COpen, accessible with winter equipmentUpdated on: 14.03.2025, 06:13
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.
- 2°CClosed for the winterUpdated on: 26.12.2024, 10:03
Urigen - Urnerboden
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 - 0°COpen, accessible with winter equipmentUpdated on: 16.03.2025, 07:34
Fuorns - Campra
open from 8am to 6pm
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
- 5°COpen, accessible with winter equipmentUpdated on: 14.03.2025, 06:06
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,
- -1°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.
- 2°CClosed for the winterUpdated on: 22.12.2024, 04:21
Tschamut - Andermatt
Disentis - Tschamut snow covered - -2°COpen, snow covered. Risk of slippery iceUpdated on: 03.01.2025, 11:05
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
- 2°CClosed for the winterUpdated on: 24.12.2024, 18:33
Muotathal - Glarus
On the Glarus side, the lake section between Seerüti and Vorauen is open.
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/
- 3°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
- 0°COpen, no restrictionsUpdated on: 23.03.2025, 13:59
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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- -2°CClosed for the winterUpdated on: 20.03.2025, 13:26
Wassen - Innertkirchen
20.3.2025 from 13h30
Bernese side open until SteingletscherOn the Uri side open to Färnigen
- -4°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