Closed for the winter
Splügen - Country border
Updated on: 22.11.2024, 12:36
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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
- -13°CClosed for the winterUpdated on: 20.12.2024, 03:23
Preda - La Punt Chamues-ch
Pro Quarta - Bergün snow covered
The winter closure will apply from 1900 hrs on Sunday, 15.12.2024.
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 - -13°COpen, no restrictionsUpdated on: 26.12.2024, 16:21
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: 24.12.2024, 08:31
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.
- -13°COpen, snow covered. Risk of slippery iceUpdated on: 27.12.2024, 16:10
Tschuggen - Susch
Davos - Susch snow covered
Vehicle transport Flüela/Vereina Tel. 0041 81 288 37 37
- -7°CClosed for the winterUpdated on: 24.12.2024, 21:13
Realp - Oberwald
- -12°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
- -9°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.
- -9°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.
- -6°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. - -13°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
- -12°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).
- -7°COpen, snow covered. Risk of slippery iceUpdated on: 20.12.2024, 08:16
Schwyz - Oberiberg
- -12°COpen, no restrictionsUpdated on: 25.12.2024, 18:28
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
- -4°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 - -6°COpen, snow covered. Risk of slippery iceUpdated on: 25.12.2024, 07:26
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
- -3°COpen, no restrictionsUpdated on: 25.12.2024, 15:28
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,
- -5°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.
- -6°CClosed for the winterUpdated on: 22.12.2024, 04:21
Tschamut - Andermatt
Disentis - Tschamut snow covered - -1°COpen, no restrictionsUpdated on: 26.12.2024, 14:06
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
- -4°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/
- -5°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
- -5°COpen, no restrictionsUpdated on: 25.12.2024, 10:44
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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- -14°CClosed for the winterUpdated on: 27.12.2024, 13:25
Wassen - Innertkirchen
On the Bernese side, the road remains open until Obermaad.
On the Uri side open to Färnigen
- -12°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