Open, no restrictions
Splügen - Country border
Updated on: 29.06.2025, 14:14
History
The Splügen Pass has been used since early historical times. Proof of its use in Roman Times exists with the Itinerarium Antonini, a Roman map from around 300 a.d. Exchanges between the very closely tied dioceses of Chur and Como took place via the Splügen Pass and a considerable amount of customs revenue has been documented as far back as 1396.
Development of the Viamala Gorge lead to an upswing with mainly mule-train traders crossing the pass. This meant that the wares had to be reloaded often.
Merchant trading brought economical prosperity to the area. In 1798 the Austrian Field Marshall von Bellegade wrote «This is the largest merchant trading route between Milan and Germany, mainly using horses and mules». Between 1818 and 1823 the trail was upgraded to enable freight wagons and post coaches to use the road, which lead to a substantial increase in international freight and passenger trade reaching its peak in the mid 1850s. Todays road follows much of this early route.
The opening of the train routes (1867 Brenner, 1872 Mont Cenis) restricted the amount of transit over the Splügen Pass and the opening of the Gotthard Railway in 1882 brought it to a standstill. This lead to a wave of emigrations by local people. Attempts to gain support for a railway over the Splügen remained unsuccessful. Construction of the national road with tunnel on the San Bernardino opened new perspectives. The Splügen Pass has been closed over winter since the second world war.
Closed time during winter: Opening / Closing Splügenpass
| 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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| Splügenpass | 02.05. - 22.11. | 26.04. - 27.11. | 27.04. - 01.12. | 03.05. - 26.11. | 15.06. - 30.11. | 01.05. - 15.11. | 27.04. - 26.11. | 21.04. - 13.11. | 22.04. - 14.12. | 29.04. - 23.11. | 02.05. - 21.11. | 25.04. - 22.11. | 04.05. - 30.11. | 28.04. - 16.12. | 01.05. - 11.11. | 15.05. - 29.11. | 09.05. - 20.11. | 27.04. - 23.11. | 29.04. - 06.12. | 29.04. - 28.11. | 01.05. - 05.12. | 16.05. - 27.11. | 01.05. - 18.11. | 16.05. - 31.12. | 04.05. - 10.11. | 06.05. - 09.12. |
Technical Data
Location
Signalisation
Splügen - Landesgrenze (Chiavenna)
- Höchstgewicht 18 t
- Höchstbreite 2.3 m
- Anhängerverbot an schweren Motorwagen
- Reisecar: 2.55 m Höchstbreite und 10 m Höchstlänge mit Bewilligung gestattet
- Bewilligungen:
https://www.gr.ch/DE/institutionen/verwaltung/djsg/kapo/service/formulare/Seiten/default.aspx
Passes
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- 16°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
- 14°COpen, no restrictionsUpdated on: 28.05.2025, 09:49
- 17°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.
- 17°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. -
- 15°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.
- 18°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 - 19°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,
- 14°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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- 13°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/ - 15°COpen, no restrictionsUpdated on: 20.06.2025, 03:00
Hinterrhein - San Bernardino (Pass road, italien road).
- 16°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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- 12°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