Open, no restrictions
Splügen - Country border
Updated on: 30.06.2024, 14:08
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 | 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 | 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: Tel. +41 81 257 72 52; E-mail: va@kapo.gr.ch
Passes
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- 6°COpen, no restrictionsUpdated on: 18.10.2024, 16:27
Pontresina - San Carlo
Important notice: Berninastrasse, S. Carlo in town from the Raviscé intersection to after the underpass at Volt, km 33.52 to km 33.62, must be closed to all traffic from Monday, October 21 to Thursday, October 24, 2024, between 8 p.m. and 2 a.m. due to resurfacing work.detour: Vehicles up to 3.5 t can take a detour.vehicles over 3.5 t cannot take a detour.remarks: The closures are weather-dependent.alternative date: 28.10. to 29.10.2024.
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.
- 4°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.
- 6°COpen, no restrictionsUpdated on: 11.10.2024, 11:01
- -5°COpen, with restrictionsUpdated on: 12.10.2024, 09:42
Realp - Oberwald
The Furka Pass is closed at night between 1800 hrs and 0800 hrs with immediate effect and until further notice.
- 7°COpen, no restrictionsUpdated on: 18.10.2024, 16:27
La Motta - Country border
Traffic information for the bordering South Tyrol/Passes: www.suedtirol.com/verkehr/berg-paesse
- 1°COpen, no restrictionsUpdated on: 03.05.2024, 16:07
Sarnen - Entlebuch
On the Obwaldnerside open to Langis.
- 1°COpen, no restrictionsUpdated on: 03.10.2024, 22:00
Giswil - Sörenberg, "Panoramastrasse"
The road will stay open on the Obwaldner side up to Mörlialp.
Restrictions for coaches and trucks see section Signalization.
- -0°COpen, no restrictionsUpdated on: 04.11.2024, 17:28
Hospental - Airolo
Tremola (Strada turistica) Passhöhe - Airolo: 3.5 t. Closed, winter closure. -
- 0°CClosed for the winterUpdated on: 23.10.2024, 19:49
Bourg-St-Pierre - national border
- -2°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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- 3°COpen, no restrictionsUpdated on: 09.10.2024, 09:37
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
- -2°COpen, no restrictionsUpdated on: 15.10.2024, 13:40
Urigen - Urnerboden
Note: From August 5 to October 25, 2024, the Klausenstrasse (approx. 500 m) between Gunthartig and Unerschächen-Dorf will be renovated. Traffic will be regulated in one lane from Monday to Friday with a traffic light system. There are no restrictions at weekends.
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 - 3°COpen, no restrictionsUpdated on: 05.10.2024, 10:52
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
- 6°COpen, no restrictionsUpdated on: 28.09.2024, 05:33
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,
- 2°COpen, no restrictionsUpdated on: 13.10.2024, 17:16
All' Acqua - Ulrichen
Night closure lifted between 1800 and 0800.
On the Ticino side open during the winter to All'Acqua.
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- 8°COpen, no restrictionsUpdated on: 10.10.2024, 13:44
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
- 1°COpen, no restrictionsUpdated on: 25.10.2024, 08:01
Muotathal - Glarus
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/
- 2°COpen, with restrictionsUpdated on: 04.11.2024, 08:28
Hinterrhein - San Bernardino (Pass road, italien road).
Important note: On Thursday, November 07, 2024 from 07:30 to 12:00, the pass road will be closed to traffic due to construction work.
- 4°COpen, no restrictionsUpdated on: 09.07.2024, 21:25
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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- -4°COpen, with restrictionsUpdated on: 17.10.2024, 11:45
Wassen - Innertkirchen
The road is closed at night between 1800 hrs and 0800 hrs until further notice. On the Bernese side, the road remains open until Steingletscher.
- 5°COpen, no restrictionsUpdated on: 11.10.2024, 08:31
Sta. Maria i. M. - country border
Traffic information for neighbouring South Tirol pass: www.suedtirol.com/verkehr/berg-paesse