Closed until further notice
Sta. Maria i. M. - country border
Please note: Road closure between Sta. Maria and the Swiss/Italian border at the Umbrail Pass.
For safety reasons. No diversion.
Winter closure from Thursday, 12 November 2026, 11.00 am
Traffic information for neighbouring South Tirol pass: www.suedtirol.com/verkehr/berg-paesse
Unchanged valid since:: 09.11.2026, 08:27
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 | 2026 | 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 | 23.05. - 10.11. | 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
- Open, no restrictionsUnchanged valid since:: 07.11.2026, 14:345°C12%30.4 KmWinter closure (Oct/May)
Preda - La Punt Chamues-ch
- Open, snow covered. Risk of slippery iceUnchanged valid since:: 09.11.2026, 17:085°C10%37 Kmopen all year round
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. - Open, no restrictionsUnchanged valid since:: 29.03.2026, 17:568°C13%13 Kmopen all year round
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.
- Open, no restrictionsUnchanged valid since:: 02.11.2026, 08:563°C14.6%27 KmWinter closure (Jan /May)
- Closed for the winterUnchanged valid since:: 28.10.2026, 08:393°C11%29 KmWinter closure (Oct/May)
Realp - Oberwald
Please note: From 10.00 today, 28 October 2026, the Furka Pass will be closed for the winter.
Vehicle transport Furka: www.matterhorngotthardbahn.ch - Open, snow covered. Risk of slippery iceUnchanged valid since:: 09.11.2026, 17:096°C12.7%21.3 KmWinter closure (Oct/May)
La Motta - Country border
Traffic information for the bordering South Tyrol/Passes: www.suedtirol.com/verkehr/berg-paesse
- Open, no restrictionsUnchanged valid since:: 29.05.2026, 17:064°C11%32 KmWinter closure from Langis: November - April
Sarnen - Entlebuch
The urgent structural work has been completed. The road is now open again.
On the Obwalden side, the road remains open during the winter as far as Langis.
- Open, no restrictionsUnchanged valid since:: 13.05.2026, 14:425°C12%39 KmWinter closure from Mörlialp (Oct / May)
Giswil - Sörenberg, "Panoramastrasse"
Important notice: On 13 May 2026, Panoramastrasse will reopen to traffic from 3 pm.
Important note: During the winter, the road on the Obwalden side will remain open as far as Mörlialp.
Important note: Restrictions for coaches and trucks see section Signalization.
- Closed for the winterUnchanged valid since:: 05.11.2026, 10:026°C9%24 KmWinter closure (Oct/May)
Hospental - Airolo
Important note: Accessible with winter equipment. There is a night-time curfew between 1800 hours and 0800 hours. The winter closure will come into effect on 5 November 2026 at 0800 hours.
Tremola (Strada turistica) Passhöhe - Airolo: 3.5 t. maximum weight. Winter closure
- Closed for the winterUnchanged valid since:: 06.11.2026, 15:521°C11%24 KmWinter closure (Oct/May)
Guttannen - Gletsch
Important notice: From Friday 6 November 2026 at 1600, the Grimsel Pass will be closed for the winter. The road will remain open until KW Handegg.
- Closed for the winterUnchanged valid since:: 19.10.2026, 07:393°C11%44 KmWinter closure (Oct/May)
Bourg-St-Pierre - national border
Important notice: The winter closure at the Grand-St-Bernard Pass / Swiss-Italian border will begin on 19 October 2026 at 0800 hours.
Access to the Grand-St-Bernard Hospice will remain open as long as weather conditions permit. - Closed for the winterUnchanged valid since:: 19.10.2026, 11:342°C15%28 KmWinter closure (Oct/May)
Meiringen - Grindelwald
Expected opening date in 2027: Whit Saturday, 15 May 2027 = start of bus services
There is a general driving ban on motorized traffic between Schwarzwaldalp and Grindelwald (Hotel Wetterhorn).
- Open, no restrictionsUnchanged valid since:: 02.04.2026, 13:546°C10.1%17 Kmopen all year round
Schwyz - Oberiberg
- Open, no restrictionsUnchanged valid since:: 03.11.2026, 07:296°C12%16 Kmopen all year round
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 pas
- Open, snow covered. Risk of slippery iceUnchanged valid since:: 09.11.2026, 08:347°C9%35 KmWinter closure (Oct/May)
Urigen - Urnerboden
Der Klausenpass ist heute, 9.11.2026 ab 0900 Uhr wieder offen.
Info for car travel summer 2026:
2.30 m wide, two-axle and 18-ton vehicles do not require a permit, also applies at weekends. Timing must be coordinated with Postbus routes.
From the opening of the pass in 2026 until its closure in 2026, 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: [email protected]
Permits for Unterschächen - Linthal can be obtained at:
Amt für Strassen- und Schiffsverkehr
Gotthardstrasse 77a
6460 Altdorf
Tel 041 875 28 06
E-Mail: [email protected]
https://www.ur.ch/publikationen/6500 - Open, no restrictionsUnchanged valid since:: 01.11.2026, 07:557°C9%39 Kmopen all year round
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
- Open, no restrictionsUnchanged valid since:: 24.10.2026, 10:488°C9%30 Kmopen all year round
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,
- Closed for the winterUnchanged valid since:: 06.11.2026, 06:453°C13%38 KmWinter closure (Oct/May)
All' Acqua - Ulrichen
Important notice: From 18:00 today, 5 November 2026, the Nufenen Pass will be closed for the winter
On the Ticino side open during the winter to All'Acqua.
- Open, no restrictionsUnchanged valid since:: 07.11.2026, 14:406°C6%23 KmWinter closure (Oct/May)
Tschamut - Andermatt
- Open, no restrictionsUnchanged valid since:: 07.11.2026, 09:020°C14.3%35 Kmopen all year round
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
- Open, with restrictionsUnchanged valid since:: 04.11.2026, 14:314°C18%50 KmWinter closure (Oct/May)
Muotathal - Glarus
Important notice: From 21 October until around 4 December 2026, there will be traffic restrictions on Klöntalerstrasse between Stalden and Bützi due to roadworks. The road will generally remain open to traffic. However, short delays are to be expected.
From Monday, 9 November 2026, at 0730, the section of road between Staldengarten and Bützi will be closed until, it is expected, 20 November 2026. A diversion via Saggberg is signposted.
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/ - Closed for the winterUnchanged valid since:: 30.10.2026, 14:481°C9.7%17 KmWinter closure (Oct/May)
Hinterrhein - San Bernardino (Pass road, italien road).
- Open, no restrictionsUnchanged valid since:: 06.11.2026, 07:498°C9%67 Kmopen all year round
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.
- Open, no restrictionsUnchanged valid since:: 04.11.2026, 07:36-1°C13%39 KmWinter closure (Oct/May)
Splügen - Country border
- Closed for the winterUnchanged valid since:: 02.11.2026, 12:190°C9%46 KmWinter closure (Oct/May)
Wassen - Innertkirchen
Important notice: The Susten Pass is now closed for the winter. On the Bern side, the road remains open as far as Obermaad.
On the Uri side, it is open as far as Gorezmettlen. - Closed until further noticeUnchanged valid since:: 09.11.2026, 08:27-2°C12%33 KmWinter closure (Oct/May)
Sta. Maria i. M. - country border
Please note: Road closure between Sta. Maria and the Swiss/Italian border at the Umbrail Pass.
For safety reasons. No diversion.
Winter closure from Thursday, 12 November 2026, 11.00 amTraffic information for neighbouring South Tirol pass: www.suedtirol.com/verkehr/berg-paesse