Closed for the winter
Sta. Maria i. M. - country border
Important note: On Monday, November 18, 2024 from 12:00 the winter closure is in place
Traffic information for neighbouring South Tirol pass: www.suedtirol.com/verkehr/berg-paesse
Updated on: 18.11.2024, 11:34
History
The crossing over the Umbrail between Santa Maria and Bormio already existed in the middle ages but it was rivalled by a 300m lower and safer path through the Vau and di Fraele Valleys. The pass became more frequented from the end of the 15th century with Austrian delegations passing on their way to Rome and even the troops of Emperor Maximilian I used the pass.
Napoleons troops marched over the pass during the French revolution and into the Müstair Valley. North-bound mule-train traders brought with them corn and wine and salt from Halle in the Tirol was transported southwards. Contracts were signed between the Müstair Valley and 6 «road makers» to keep the pass open in winter and summer as far back as 1737.
In 1901 a road, financed by the Swiss Government and the canton, was built from Santa Maria to access the Stilfserjoch road, which was built 75 years earlier. The Swiss Government decreed about the project: «We are building for peace, which is the rule. Economic considerations must take precedence over military considerations». This new road was initially used by horse-drawn wagons and post coaches and around 1925 the first motorised vehicles began using the pass. The route is still as the original and is still sufficient today.
Closed time during winter: Opening / Closing Umbrailpass
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Umbrailpass | 05.06. - 18.11. | 02.06. - 06.11. | 20.05. - 07.11. | 28.05. - 08.11. | 15.06. - 05.11. | 06.06. - 07.11. | 25.05. - 09.11. | 21.05. - 13.11. | 20.05. - 11.11. | 22.05. - 05.11. | 27.05. - 05.11. | 31.05. - 07.11. | 25.05. - 05.11. | 27.05. - 17.11. | 28.05. - 29.10. | 28.05. - 06.11. | 30.05. - 02.11. | 01.06. - 04.11. | 01.06. - 06.11. | 21.05. - 07.11. | 04.06. - 02.11. | 23.05. - 02.11. | 22.05. - 05.11. | 07.06. - 05.11. | 01.06. - 07.11. | 01.06. - 05.11. |
Technical Data
Location
Signalisation
Sta. Maria i.M. - Schweizergrenze:
- Anhängerverbot an schweren Motorwagen
- Zulässiges Höchstgewicht 18 t, bis Schais-Brücke 28 t gestattet
- Maximallänge für Gesellschaftswagen 10 m
- Grenzübertritt mit gültigen Reisedokumenten und mit Waren im Rahmen der Toleranzgrenzen
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 - -4°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.
- 2°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
- -4°CClosed for the winterUpdated on: 24.12.2024, 21:13
Realp - Oberwald
- -3°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
- -1°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.
- -1°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.
- -2°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. - -2°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
- -4°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).
- -1°COpen, snow covered. Risk of slippery iceUpdated on: 20.12.2024, 08:16
Schwyz - Oberiberg
- -3°COpen, accessible with winter equipmentUpdated on: 10.03.2025, 08:45
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.
- -3°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 - -1°COpen, accessible with winter equipmentUpdated on: 29.01.2025, 11:13
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
- -1°COpen, accessible with winter equipmentUpdated on: 10.03.2025, 08:44
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,
- -4°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 - -4°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/
- -2°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
- -1°COpen, accessible with winter equipmentUpdated on: 12.03.2025, 07:32
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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- -3°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
- -5°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