List of the highest Swiss passes
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The following is a list of the highest mountain road passes in Switzerland, including border passes with surrounding countries.
| Pass | Elevation | Location |
| Umbrail Umbrail Pass Umbrail Pass is a high mountain pass on the Swiss-Italian border connecting Santa Maria in Val Müstair with Bormio in the Adda valley. On the Italian side, it connects to the Stelvio Pass road.-See also:* List of highest paved roads in Europe... |
2501 metres (8,205.4 ft) | Swiss-Italian border in the Alps between Santa Maria Val Müstair Santa Maria Val Müstair Santa Maria Val Müstair is a village in the Val Müstair municipality in the district of Inn in the Swiss canton of Graubünden. In 2009 Santa Maria Val Müstair merged with Lü, Müstair, Fuldera, Tschierv and Valchava to form the municipality of Val Müstair.-History:Sta... , Switzerland and Bormio Bormio Bormio is a town and comune located in the province of Sondrio, Lombardy region of the Alps in northern Italy. It has a population of 4,200... , Italy |
| Nufenen Nufenen Pass Nufenen Pass is the highest mountain pass in the Swiss Alps. It lies between the summits of Pizzo Gallina and Nufenestock .... |
2478 metres (8,129.9 ft) | In the Alps between Ulrichen, Valais and Airolo Airolo Airolo is a municipality in the district of Leventina in the canton of Ticino in Switzerland.-History:In the settlement of Madrano, Roman tombs from the 2nd and 3rd Centuries AD were found. They belonged to a Vicus, whose inhabitants probably collected crystal, which was processed in Locarno into... , Ticino |
| Grand Saint Bernard | 2469 metres (8,100.4 ft) | Swiss-Italian border in the Valais (Pennine) Alps between Martigny, Switzerland and Aosta Aosta Aosta is the principal city of the bilingual Aosta Valley in the Italian Alps, north-northwest of Turin. It is situated near the Italian entrance of the Mont Blanc Tunnel, at the confluence of the Buthier and the Dora Baltea, and at the junction of the Great and Little St. Bernard routes... , Italy |
| Furka Furka Pass Furka Pass is a high mountain pass in the Swiss Alps connecting Gletsch, Valais with Realp, Uri. The Furka-Oberalp-Bahn line through the Furka Tunnel bypasses the pass... |
2436 metres (7,992.1 ft) | In the Valais (Pennine) Alps between Gletsch, Valais and Realp Realp Realp is a municipality in the canton of Uri in Switzerland.-Geography:Realp has an area, , of . Of this area, 41.6% is used for agricultural purposes, while 2.3% is forested. Of the rest of the land, 0.6% is settled and the remainder is non-productive... , Uri |
| Flüela Flüela Pass Flüela Pass is a high mountain pass in the Swiss Alps in the canton of Graubünden. The pass road connects Davos and Susch in the lower Engadin valley.Since the Vereina Tunnel opened in 1999, the road is no longer open all year.-See also:... |
2383 metres (7,818.2 ft) | In the canton of Graubünden between Davos Davos Davos is a municipality in the district of Prättigau/Davos in the canton of Graubünden, Switzerland. It has a permanent population of 11,248 . Davos is located on the Landwasser River, in the Swiss Alps, between the Plessur and Albula Range... and Susch Susch Susch is a municipality in the district of Inn in the Swiss canton of Graubünden.The Flüela Pass connects Susch with Davos.-Demographics:Susch has a population of .... in the lower Inn Valley (Engadin Engadin The Engadin or Engadine is a long valley in the Swiss Alps located in the canton of Graubünden in southeast Switzerland. It follows the route of the Inn River from its headwaters at Maloja Pass running northeast until the Inn flows into Austria one hundred kilometers downstream... ) |
| Bernina Bernina Pass The Bernina Pass is a high mountain pass in the Bernina Range of the Alps, in the canton of Graubünden in eastern Switzerland. It connects the famous resort town of St. Moritz in the Engadin valley with the Italian-speaking Val Poschiavo, which ends in the Italian town of Tirano in Valtellina.... |
2328 metres (7,637.8 ft) | In the canton of Graubünden between St. Moritz St. Moritz St. Moritz is a resort town in the Engadine valley in Switzerland. It is a municipality in the district of Maloja in the Swiss canton of Graubünden... and Val Poschiavo |
| Albula Albula Pass Albula Pass is a Swiss mountain pass in the canton of Graubünden. It lies in the Albula Range of the Alps... |
2315 metres (7,595.1 ft) | In the canton of Graubünden between Thusis Thusis Thusis is a municipality in the district of Hinterrhein in the Swiss canton of Graubünden.-Geography:Thusis has an area, , of . Of this area, 18% is used for agricultural purposes, while 58.2% is forested... and La Punt in the Inn Valley (Engadin Engadin The Engadin or Engadine is a long valley in the Swiss Alps located in the canton of Graubünden in southeast Switzerland. It follows the route of the Inn River from its headwaters at Maloja Pass running northeast until the Inn flows into Austria one hundred kilometers downstream... ) |
| Livigno Livigno Pass Livigno Pass is a high mountain pass in the Alps on the border between the canton of Graubünden in Switzerland and Italy.It connects Motta in Switzerland with Livigno in the province of Sondrio in Italy.-See also:... |
2315 metres (7,595.1 ft) | In the Alps on the Swiss-Italian border between Motta Motta Motta is a small town in Val Poschiavo, Grisons, Switzerland. It is located on the south side of Lago di Poschiavo.... , Graubünden and Livigno Livigno Livigno is a town and comune in the province of Sondrio, in the region of Lombardy, Italy, located in the Italian Alps.- Geography :Livigno is located 1,816 metres above sea level. Livigno's main river is called Aqua Granda or Spöl. Trepalle, a frazione in the municipality of Livigno, is... , Italy |
| Julier Julier Pass The Julier Pass is a mountain pass in Switzerland, in the Albula Range of the Alps. It connects the Engadin valley with the rest of Graubünden... |
2284 metres (7,493.4 ft) | In the canton of Graubünden between Tiefencastel Tiefencastel Tiefencastel is a municipality in the district of Albula in the canton of Graubünden in Switzerland.-History:Tiefencastel is first mentioned in 831 as in Castello Impitinis. Starting around in the 14th Century it was known as Tüffenkasten.-Geography:Tiefencastel has an area, , of... in the Rhine Valley and Silvaplana Silvaplana Silvaplana is a municipality in the district of Maloja in the Swiss canton of Graubünden and the name of a lake in the municipality.-History:... in the Inn Valley (Engadin Engadin The Engadin or Engadine is a long valley in the Swiss Alps located in the canton of Graubünden in southeast Switzerland. It follows the route of the Inn River from its headwaters at Maloja Pass running northeast until the Inn flows into Austria one hundred kilometers downstream... ) |
| Susten Susten Pass Susten Pass is a mountain pass in the Swiss Alps. The pass road, built from 1938–1945, connects Innertkirchen in the canton of Bern with Wassen in the canton of Uri... |
2224 metres (7,296.6 ft) | In the Alps between Innertkirchen Innertkirchen Innertkirchen is a municipality in the Interlaken-Oberhasli administrative district in the canton of Bern in Switzerland.Its coat of arms depicts an eagle wearing an imperial crown.-History:... , Bern and Wassen Wassen Wassen is a municipality in the canton of Uri in Switzerland.-Geography:Wassen has an area, , of . Of this area, 12.5% is used for agricultural purposes, while 18.2% is forested. Of the rest of the land, 1.1% is settled and the remainder is non-productive... , Uri |
| Grimsel Grimsel Pass Grimsel Pass is a Swiss high mountain pass.-Position:It connects the valley of the Rhone River in the canton of Valais and the Haslital in the canton of Bern.... |
2165 metres (7,103 ft) | In the Alps between Innertkirchen Innertkirchen Innertkirchen is a municipality in the Interlaken-Oberhasli administrative district in the canton of Bern in Switzerland.Its coat of arms depicts an eagle wearing an imperial crown.-History:... , Bern and Gletsch, Valais |
| Fuorn Fuorn Pass Fuorn Pass or Ofen Pass is a high alpine mountain pass in the canton of Graubünden in Switzerland. The name is based on the ovens that were used in ironworks in the area... |
2149 metres (7,050.5 ft) | In the Alps in the canton of Graubünden between Zernez Zernez Zernez is a municipality in the district of Inn in the Swiss canton of Graubünden.Zernez is a major node in the regional road network, with roads leading into the Upper Engadin and towards Italy, the Lower Engadin and towards Austria, over the Fuorn Pass into the Val Mustair and over the Flüela Pass... in the Inn Valley (Engadin Engadin The Engadin or Engadine is a long valley in the Swiss Alps located in the canton of Graubünden in southeast Switzerland. It follows the route of the Inn River from its headwaters at Maloja Pass running northeast until the Inn flows into Austria one hundred kilometers downstream... ) and Val Müstair Val Müstair Val Müstair is a municipality in the district of Inn in the Swiss canton of Graubünden. It was formed on 1 January 2009 through the merger of Tschierv, Fuldera, Lü, Valchava, Santa Maria Val Müstair and Müstair.-Demographics:... |
| Splügen Splügen Pass The Splügen Pass is a high mountain pass which marks the boundary between the Lepontine and Rhaetian Alps.... |
2113 metres (6,932.4 ft) | In the Alps on the Swiss-Italian border between Splugen Splügen Splügen may refer to:* Splügen, a municipality in the Swiss alps* Splügen Pass, an Alpine pass between Switzerland and Italy... , Graubünden and Chiavenna, Italy |
| Saint Gotthard | 2106 metres (6,909.4 ft) | In the Alps between Göschenen Göschenen Göschenen a village in the canton of Uri in Switzerland.-History:Göschenen is first mentioned in 1280 as Geschenden. In 1290 it was mentioned as Gescheldun, then in 1294 as Geschenen and in 1429 as ze Gestinen.-Geography:... , Uri and Airolo Airolo Airolo is a municipality in the district of Leventina in the canton of Ticino in Switzerland.-History:In the settlement of Madrano, Roman tombs from the 2nd and 3rd Centuries AD were found. They belonged to a Vicus, whose inhabitants probably collected crystal, which was processed in Locarno into... , Ticino |
| San Bernardino San Bernardino Pass San Bernardino Pass is a high mountain pass in the Swiss Alps connecting the Hinterrhein and the Mesolcina valleys between Thusis and Bellinzona . Located in the far eastern side of the Western Alps it is not to be confused with the Great St. Bernard Pass and the Little St. Bernard Pass... |
2065 metres (6,774.9 ft) | In the Alps between Thusis Thusis Thusis is a municipality in the district of Hinterrhein in the Swiss canton of Graubünden.-Geography:Thusis has an area, , of . Of this area, 18% is used for agricultural purposes, while 58.2% is forested... , Graubünden and Bellinzona Bellinzona Bellinzona is the administrative capital of the canton Ticino in Switzerland. The city is famous for its three castles that have been UNESCO World Heritage Sites since 2000.... , Ticino |
| Oberalp Oberalp Pass Oberalp Pass is a high mountain pass in the Swiss Alps connecting the cantons of Graubünden and Uri between Disentis and Andermatt.-Winter closure:... |
2044 metres (6,706 ft) | In the Alps between Andermatt Andermatt Andermatt is a municipality in the canton of Uri in Switzerland.With Realp and Hospental, it is located in the Urseren valley, south of Altdorf.-Geography:... , Uri and Disentis, Graubünden |
| Simplon Simplon Pass Simplon Pass is a high mountain pass between the Pennine Alps and the Lepontine Alps in Switzerland. It connects Brig in the canton of Valais with Domodossola in Piedmont . The pass itself and the villages on each side of it, such as Gondo, are in Switzerland... |
2008 metres (6,587.9 ft) | Just north (in Switzerland) of the Swiss-Italian border in the Valais (Pennine) Alps between Brig Brig A brig is a sailing vessel with two square-rigged masts. During the Age of Sail, brigs were seen as fast and manoeuvrable and were used as both naval warships and merchant vessels. They were especially popular in the 18th and early 19th centuries... , Switzerland and Villadossola Villadossola Villadossola is a town and comune of the Val d’Ossola in Piedmont, northern Italy, some 120 km northeast of Turin... , Italy |
| Grosse Scheidegg Grosse Scheidegg Grosse Scheidegg is a high mountain pass in the Bernese Alps in Switzerland, connecting Grindelwald and Meiringen.The road over the pass is open only to bus traffic... |
1961 metres (6,433.7 ft) | In the Alps in the canton of Bern between Grindelwald Grindelwald Grindelwald is a municipality in the Interlaken-Oberhasli administrative district in the canton of Bern in Switzerland. The village is located at above sea level in the Bernese Alps.-Winter sports:... and Meiringen Meiringen -References:... . Open to bus traffic only. |
| Klausen Klausen Pass Klausen Pass is a high mountain pass in the Swiss Alps connecting the cantons of Uri and Glarus. The pass road from Altdorf leads through the Schächen Valley, the pass and Urnerboden to Linthal in Glarus.... |
1948 metres (6,391.1 ft) | In the Alps between Altdorf Altdorf, Switzerland Altdorf is the capital of the Swiss canton of Uri. The municipality covers an area of and is located at a height of above sea-level, to the right of the river Reuss.-Location:... , Uri and Linthal Linthal Linthal is a former municipality in the canton of Glarus in Switzerland. Effective from 1 January 2011, Linthal is part of the municipality of Glarus Süd.-Geography:... , Glarus |
| Lukmanier Lukmanier Pass Lukmanier Pass is a pass in the Swiss Alps.The road from Disentis/Mustér in the canton of Graubünden leads through the Val Medel across the pass to the Blenio valley and Biasca in the canton of Ticino.The Pass is kept opened during the winter.-See also:* List of highest paved roads in Europe*... |
1914 metres (6,279.5 ft) | In the Alps between Disentis, Graubünden and Biasca Biasca Biasca is a town of the district of Riviera in the canton of Ticino in Switzerland.-History:Biasca is first mentioned in 830 as Aviasca in the Liber viventium of Pfäfers Abbey. In 1119 it was mentioned as Abiasca.-Early history:... , Ticino |
| Maloja Maloja Pass Maloja Pass is a high mountain pass in the Swiss Alps in the canton of Graubünden, linking the Engadin with the Val Bregaglia and Chiavenna in Italy... |
1815 metres (5,954.7 ft) | In the canton of Graubünden between the Inn Valley (Engadin Engadin The Engadin or Engadine is a long valley in the Swiss Alps located in the canton of Graubünden in southeast Switzerland. It follows the route of the Inn River from its headwaters at Maloja Pass running northeast until the Inn flows into Austria one hundred kilometers downstream... ) and the Val Bregaglia Val Bregaglia The Val Bregaglia or Bergell Tal is an alpine valley of Switzerland and Italy at the base of which runs the river Mera River... and Chiavenna in Italy |
| Croix Col de la Croix (Vaud) Col de la Croix is an Alpine pass in the canton of Vaud in Switzerland.It connects Bex and Villars-sur-Ollon with Les Diablerets.-See also:* List of highest paved roads in Europe* List of mountain passes*List of the highest Swiss passes... |
1778 metres (5,833.3 ft) | In the Alps in the canton of Vaud between Bex Bex Bex is a municipality in the canton of Vaud, Switzerland, located in the district of Aigle. It is a few miles south of its sister town municipality of Aigle.-The Bex Salt Mine:Bex is the site of a famous salt mine.... and Les Diablerets |
| Wolfgang Wolfgang Pass Wolfgang Pass is a high mountain pass in the Alps in the canton of Graubünden in Switzerland.It connects Klosters and Davos with Davos being almost level with the pass... |
1631 metres (5,351 ft) | In the Alps in the canton of Graubünden between Klosters Klosters Klosters-Serneus is a municipality in the district of Prättigau/Davos in the Swiss canton of Graubünden.Its well-known ski resort lies from Zurich, the nearest international airport. Transfer time is about 1.5 hours. Klosters is from Davos... and Davos Davos Davos is a municipality in the district of Prättigau/Davos in the canton of Graubünden, Switzerland. It has a permanent population of 11,248 . Davos is located on the Landwasser River, in the Swiss Alps, between the Plessur and Albula Range... |
| Glaubenbühl Glaubenbühl Pass Glaubenbühlen Pass is a mountain pass in the Swiss Alps between the Entlebuch region and the canton of Obwalden.It connects Giswil in Obwalden and Flühli in the Entlebuch. It divides the basins of the Kleine Emme and the Sarner Aa, both within the Reuss basin.The pass road has a maximum grade of... |
1611 metres (5,285.4 ft) | In the Alps between Flühli Flühli Flühli is a municipality in the district of Entlebuch in the canton of Lucerne in Switzerland. The municipality consists of the villages of Flühli and Sörenberg, which form independent parishes... , Lucerne and Giswil Giswil Giswil is a municipality in the canton of Obwalden in Switzerland.-Geography:Giswil has an area, , of . Of this area, 35.9% is used for agricultural purposes, while 53.3% is forested... , Obwalden |
| Gurnigel Gurnigel Pass Gurnigel Pass is a high mountain pass in the canton of Bern in Switzerland.It connects Riggisberg and Zollhaus.The pass is the venue for an annual cross-country race.-See also:* List of highest paved roads in Europe* List of mountain passes... |
1608 metres (5,275.6 ft) | In the canton of Bern between Riggisberg Riggisberg Riggisberg is a municipality in the Bern-Mittelland administrative district in the canton of Bern in Switzerland.On January 1, 2009, the municipality of Rüti bei Riggisberg became part of the municipality of Riggisberg.-Geography:... and Zollhaus |
| Les Agites Les Agites Les Agites is a high mountain pass in the Alps in the canton of Vaud in Switzerland.It connects Yvorne and La Lécherette.The south side of the pass road lies in the Rhone valley. It passes through Corbeyrier and a 300-metre tunnel before reaching the summit.The north side is substantially flatter,... |
1569 metres (5,147.6 ft) | In the Alps in the canton of Vaud between Yvorne Yvorne Yvorne is a municipality of the canton of Vaud in Switzerland, located in the district of Aigle.-Geography:Yvorne has an area, , of . Of this area, or 47.5% is used for agricultural purposes, while or 39.6% is forested... and La Lécherette |
| Pragel Pragel Pass Pragel Pass is a high mountain pass in the Swiss Alps between the cantons of Schwyz and Glarus between Muotathal and Netstal.The pass road is parallel to the road over Klausen Pass and has a maximum grade of 18 percent... |
1550 metres (5,085.3 ft) | In the Alps between Muotathal Muotathal Muotathal is a municipality in Schwyz District in the canton of Schwyz in Switzerland. The eponymous valley is formed by the Muota river, which joins Lake Lucerne at Brunnen.-Geography:... , Schwyz and Netstal Netstal Netstal is a former municipality in the canton of Glarus in Switzerland. Effective from 1 January 2011, Netstal is part of the municipality of Glarus.-Geography:... , Glarus |
| Lenzerheide Lenzerheide Pass Lenzerheide is the common name of a passage past a high mountain pass in the Alps in the canton of Graubünden in Switzerland, reaching summit at 1549 m between Valbella and Parpan, approximately 5 kilometers south of the resort of Lenzerheide.... |
1549 metres (5,082 ft) | In the Alps in the canton of Graubünden between Chur Chur Chur or Coire is the capital of the Swiss canton of Graubünden and lies in the northern part of the canton.-History:The name "chur" derives perhaps from the Celtic kora or koria, meaning "tribe", or from the Latin curia.... and Tiefencastel Tiefencastel Tiefencastel is a municipality in the district of Albula in the canton of Graubünden in Switzerland.-History:Tiefencastel is first mentioned in 831 as in Castello Impitinis. Starting around in the 14th Century it was known as Tüffenkasten.-Geography:Tiefencastel has an area, , of... |
| Schwarzenbühl Schwarzenbühl Pass Schwarzenbühl Pass is a high mountain pass in the Alps in the canton of Bern in Switzerland.It connects Riffenmatt in the municipality of Guggisberg, south of Bern and Gurnigel Pass.... |
Guggisberg Guggisberg Guggisberg is a municipality in the Bern-Mittelland administrative district in the Swiss canton of Bern.-History:Guggisberg is first mentioned in 1076 as Mons Guchani. The next earliest reference to the community dates from 1148, when Guggisberg was mentioned in a document of Pope Eugene III... and Gurnigel Pass Gurnigel Pass Gurnigel Pass is a high mountain pass in the canton of Bern in Switzerland.It connects Riggisberg and Zollhaus.The pass is the venue for an annual cross-country race.-See also:* List of highest paved roads in Europe* List of mountain passes... |
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| Pillon Col du Pillon Col du Pillon is a mountain pass in the western Swiss Alps, linking Aigle, Le Sépey and Les Diablerets in the canton of Vaud.-See also:* List of highest paved roads in Europe* List of mountain passes*List of the highest Swiss passes... |
1546 metres (5,072.2 ft) | In the Alps in the canton of Vaud between Aigle Aigle Aigle is the capital of the district of Aigle in the canton of Vaud in Switzerland. The town has a population of 8,100 people.The name of this municipality in French means eagle.-Geography:... and Les Diablerets |
| Glaubenberg Glaubenberg Pass Glaubenberg Pass is a high mountain pass in the Alps between the cantons of Lucerne and Obwalden in Switzerland.It connects Entlebuch and Sarnen.-See also:* List of highest paved roads in Europe* List of mountain passes... |
1543 metres (5,062.3 ft) | In the Alps between Entlebuch Entlebuch Entlebuch is a municipality in the canton of Lucerne in Switzerland. It is the seat of the district of Entlebuch. The area has been designated a Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO in 2001.-Geography:... , Lucerne and Sarnen Sarnen Sarnen is the capital of the canton of Obwalden situated on the shores of Lake Sarnen , Switzerland. It has a population of just under 10,000 and is surrounded by countryside and mountains. Sarnen is located 20 km south of Lucerne.- History :... , Obwalden |
| Forclaz Col de la Forclaz Col de la Forclaz is a mountain pass in the Alps in the Canton of Valais in Switzerland. It connects Martigny at and Le Châtelard . The road from Martigny to the Col has an average gradient of 6% but in parts is more like 8%... |
1527 metres (5,009.8 ft) | In the Alps in the canton of Valais between Martigny and Chamonix Chamonix Chamonix-Mont-Blanc or, more commonly, Chamonix is a commune in the Haute-Savoie département in the Rhône-Alpes region in south-eastern France. It was the site of the 1924 Winter Olympics, the first Winter Olympics... , France |
| Jaun Jaun Pass Jaun Pass is a high mountain pass in the Swiss Alps linking Charmey and Jaun in the canton of Fribourg with Reidenbach in the canton of Berne.... |
1509 metres (4,950.8 ft) | In the Alps between Charmey Charmey Charmey is a municipality in the district of Gruyère in the canton of Fribourg in Switzerland.-History:Charmey is first mentioned in 1211 as Chalmeis. Until 1760 it was known as Feiguières. The municipality is also informally known by its German name Galmis.-Geography:Charmey has an area, , of... , Fribourg and Boltigen Boltigen Boltigen is a municipality in the Obersimmental-Saanen administrative district in the canton of Bern in Switzerland.Boltigen is a mixed community, with traits both of a burgese community and a village community. Beside it, there is also a reformed evangelical Church community... , Bern |
| Chasseral Chasseral Pass Chasseral Pass is a high mountain pass in the Jura Mountains in the canton of Berne in Switzerland. It is named after a nearby mountain .-Weather:-See also:* List of highest paved roads in Europe* List of mountain passes... |
1502 metres (4,927.8 ft) | In the Jura in the canton of Bern |
| Marchairuz Col du Marchairuz Col du Marchairuz is a high mountain pass in the Jura Mountains in the canton of Vaud in Switzerland.It connects Le Brassus and Bière. The pass road has a maximum grade of 14 percent.-See also:* List of highest paved roads in Europe... |
1447 metres (4,747.4 ft) | In the Jura in the canton of Vaud between Le Brassus Le Brassus Le Brassus is a village in the Vallée de Joux in the Canton of Vaud, Switzerland. It is part of the municipality Le Chenit.-References:... and Bière Bière Bière is a municipality in the Swiss canton of Vaud, located in the district of Morges.-Geography:Bière has an area, , of . Of this area, or 38.3% is used for agricultural purposes, while or 51.4% is forested... |
| Mosses Col des Mosses Col des Mosses is a high mountain pass in the Swiss Alps at Les Mosses in the canton of Vaud, linking Aigle to Château-d'Œx.The Alpine Pass Route hiking trail passes through Col des Mosses on the way to Montreux.-See also:... |
1445 metres (4,740.8 ft) | In the Alps in the canton of Vaud between Aigle Aigle Aigle is the capital of the district of Aigle in the canton of Vaud in Switzerland. The town has a population of 8,100 people.The name of this municipality in French means eagle.-Geography:... and Château d'Oex |
| Ibergeregg Ibergeregg Pass Ibergeregg Pass is a high mountain pass in the Alps in the canton of Schwyz in Switzerland.It connects the city of Schwyz and Oberiberg. The pass road has a maximum grade of 14 percent.... |
1406 metres (4,612.9 ft) | In the Alps in the canton of Schwyz between the town of Schwyz Schwyz The town of is the capital of the canton of Schwyz in Switzerland.The Federal Charter of 1291 or Bundesbrief, the charter that eventually led to the foundation of Switzerland, can be seen at the Bundesbriefmuseum.-History of the toponym:... and Oberiberg Oberiberg Oberiberg is a municipality in Schwyz District in the canton of Schwyz in Switzerland.-History:Oberiberg is first mentioned around 1217-22 as Yberge. Until the separation, in 1884, into Unteriberg and Oberiberg the independent municipality was known simply as Iberg.-Geography:Oberiberg has an... |
| Ächerli Ächerli Pass Ächerli Pass is a high mountain pass between the cantons of Obwalden and Nidwalden.It connects Kerns in the canton of Obwalden and Dallenwil in the canton of Nidwalden. The pass road has grades of up to 15 percent... |
1398 metres (4,586.6 ft) | In the Alps between Kerns Kerns Kerns is a village in the canton of Obwalden in Switzerland.-History:Kerns is first mentioned in 1036 as Chernz though this mention is from a 14th Century copy of the original document. After 1101 it was normally mentioned as Chernes.-Geography:... , Obwalden and Dallenwil Dallenwil Dallenwil is a municipality in the canton of Nidwalden in Switzerland.-History:Dallenwil is first mentioned about 1199-1210 as Tellewilare or Telliwilare. In 1850 it was known as Thalwyl and it wasn't until 1913 that it became Dallenwil.... , Nidwalden |
| Pas de Morgins Pas de Morgins Pas de Morgins is a high mountain pass in the Alps between the canton of Valais in Switzerland and France. It is located at the top of the Val de Morgins, which turns off the Val d'Illiez at Troistorrents.... |
1369 metres (4,491.5 ft) | In the Alps on the Swiss-French border between Monthey Monthey Monthey is the capital of the district of Monthey in the canton of Valais in Switzerland.- History :The castle in the town center was built in 950 on a hill, the first houses of Monthey surrounded it. Monthey is first mentioned in 1215 as Montez At the 13th century, the counts of Savoy owned the... , Valais and Abondance Abondance, Haute-Savoie Abondance is a commune in the Haute-Savoie department in the Rhône-Alpes region in south-eastern France.It lies in the French Alps just south of Lake Geneva on the Swiss border. The people of this commune are referred to as Abondanciers.... , France |
| Aiguillon Col de l'Aiguillon Col de l'Aiguillon is a Swiss pass in the Jura Mountains in the canton of Vaud.The pass connects L'Auberson and Baulmes. The road is 13.7 km long and has a maximum grade of 18 percent.... |
1293 metres (4,242.1 ft) | In the Jura in the canton of Vaud between L'Auberson L'Auberson L'Auberson is a village in the municipality of Sainte-Croix in the Swiss canton of Vaud in the Jura Mountains. It lies at the west end of the road over the Col de l'Aiguillon. It is famous for its music-box museum, the Musée Baud.... and Baulmes Baulmes Baulmes is a municipality in the district of Jura-Nord Vaudois in the canton of Vaud in Switzerland.-History:Baulmes is first mentioned in 652 as in loco Balmensi. In 1123 it was mentioned as Balmis.-Geography:... |
| Weissenstein Weissenstein Pass Weissenstein Pass is a high mountain pass in the Jura Mountains in the canton of Solothurn in Switzerland.It connects Oberdorf and Gänsbrunnen. The pass road has a maximum grade of 22 percent and is one of the steepest roads in Switzerland.... |
1284 metres (4,212.6 ft) | In the Jura in the canton of Solothurn between Oberdorf Oberdorf, Solothurn Oberdorf is a municipality in the district of Lebern in the canton of Solothurn in Switzerland.-Geography:Oberdorf has an area, , of . Of this area, or 24.8% is used for agricultural purposes, while or 67.8% is forested... and Gänsbrunnen Gänsbrunnen Gänsbrunnen is a municipality in the district of Thal in the canton of Solothurn in Switzerland. The French name for Gänsbrunnen is Saint-Joseph.Gänsbrunnen is one of the smallest municipalities in Solothurn.-Geography:... |
| Vue des Alpes Vue des Alpes Vue des Alpes is a high mountain pass in the Jura Mountains in the canton ofNeuchâtel.It connects La Chaux-de-Fonds and Neuchâtel... |
1282 metres (4,206 ft) | In the Jura in the canton of Neuchâtel between La Chaux-de-Fonds La Chaux-de-Fonds La Chaux-de-Fonds is a Swiss city of the district of La Chaux-de-Fonds in the canton of Neuchâtel. It is located in the Jura mountains at an altitude of 1000 m, a few kilometres from the French border. After Geneva and Lausanne, it is the third largest city of Romandie, the French-speaking part of... and Neuchâtel |
| Saanenmöser Saanenmöser Pass Saanenmöser is a high mountain pass in the Bernese Oberland in the Alps in Switzerland.It connects Zweisimmen and Saanen.The Montreux-Oberland Bernois Railway also crosses the pass. It is the highest point on the line.-See also:... |
1279 metres (4,196.2 ft) | In the Bernese Oberland Bernese Oberland The Bernese Oberland is the higher part of the canton of Bern, Switzerland, in the southern end of the canton: The area around Lake Thun and Lake Brienz, and the valleys of the Bernese Alps .The flag of the Bernese Oberland consists of a black eagle in a gold field The Bernese Oberland (Bernese... between Zweisimmen Zweisimmen Zweisimmen is a municipality in the Obersimmental-Saanen administrative district in the canton of Bern in Switzerland.-Geography:Zweisimmen has an area of . Of this area, 56.2% is used for agricultural purposes, while 32.9% is forested... and Saanen Saanen Saanen is a municipality in the canton of Bern in Switzerland. It is the capital of the Obersimmental-Saanen administrative district.-Geography:Saanen has an area of . Of this area, 52.8% is used for agricultural purposes, while 33.6% is forested... |
| Schwägalp Schwägalp Pass Schwägalp Pass is a high mountain pass in the Alps between the cantons of St. Gallen and Appenzell Ausserrhoden in Switzerland.It connects Nesslau-Neu St. Johann in Toggenburg in St. Gallen and Urnäsch in Appenzell Ausserrhoden. It is named after the Schwägalp peak on the north face of Säntis... |
1278 metres (4,192.9 ft) | In the Alps between Toggenburg Toggenburg Toggenburg is the name given to the upper valley of the Thur River, in the Swiss Canton of St. Gallen. Currently, it is one of the eight constituencies into which the canton is divided.... , St. Gallen and Urnäsch Urnäsch Urnäsch is a municipality in the canton of Appenzell Ausserrhoden, Switzerland.-History:In 831 A.D. a part of Urnäsch known as Färchen was first mentioned. In 1344 the village is sold to the German Earl Werdenberg, but later the Abbey of St... , Appenzell Ausserrhoden |
| Givrine Col de la Givrine Col de la Givrine is a high mountain pass in the Jura Mountains between the canton of Vaud in Switzerland and France.It connects Nyon in Switzerland and Morez in France. The maximum grade of the pass road is 8 percent.-See also:... |
1228 metres (4,028.9 ft) | On the Swiss-French border in the Jura between Nyon Nyon Nyon is a municipality in the district of Nyon in the canton of Vaud in Switzerland. It is located some 25 kilometers north east of Geneva's city centre, and since the 1970s it has become part of the Geneva metropolitan area. It lies on the shores of Lake Geneva, and is the seat of the district of... , Vaud and Morez Morez Morez is a commune of the Jura department in Franche-Comté in eastern France.The town is mostly known for the manufacture of spectacles. From 1680 to 1920, Morez was with Morbier the center of Comtoise clock production.- References :*... , France |
| Mont Crosin Col du Mont Crosin Col du Mont Crosin is a high mountain pass in the Jura Mountains in the canton of Bern in Switzerland.-See also:* List of highest paved roads in Europe* List of mountain passes*List of the highest Swiss passes... |
1227 metres (4,025.6 ft) | In the Jura in the canton of Bern |
| Passwang Passwang Pass Passwang Pass is a high mountain pass in the Jura Mountains in the canton of Solothurn in Switzerland.It connects Mümliswil and Reigoldswil. At the summit, the pass road goes through a 200-metre tunnel.-See also:... |
1204 metres (3,950.1 ft) | In the Jura in the canton of Solothurn between Mümliswil and Reigoldswil Reigoldswil Reigoldswil is a municipality in the district of Waldenburg in the canton of Basel-Country in Switzerland.-Geography:Reigoldswil has an area, , of . Of this area, or 46.2% is used for agricultural purposes, while or 45.1% is forested... |
| Sattelegg Sattelegg Pass Sattelegg Pass is a high mountain pass in the Alps in the canton of Schwyz in Switzerland, connecting Siebnen and Willerzell. The road has a maximum grade of 14 percent.On the Sattelegg is a restaurant, a small chapel, and a ski elevator.... |
1190 metres (3,904.2 ft) | In the Alps in the canton of Schwyz between Siebnen and Willerzell |
| Wildhaus Wildhaus Pass Wildhaus Pass is a high mountain pass in the Alps in the canton of St. Gallen in Switzerland.It connects Gams in the Rhine valley and Unterwasser and Wattwil in the Toggenburg. The pass lies between the Säntis and the Churfirsten massifs... |
1090 metres (3,576.1 ft) | In the Alps in the canton of St. Gallen between Gams Gams Gams is a municipality in the Wahlkreis of Werdenberg in the canton of St. Gallen in Switzerland.-History:Gams is first mentioned in 835 as Campesias. In 1210 it was mentioned as Chames, in 1236 as Gamps. Until the Middle Ages it was a Romansh village and was known in Romansh as... and Unterwasser Unterwasser Unterwasser is a small village in the canton of St. Gallen, Switzerland. It is part of the municipality of Wildhaus-Alt St. Johann. It is a relatively small ski resort, and many of its trails are shared with the nearby village of Wildhaus... |
| Mollendruz Col du Mollendruz Col du Mollendruz is a high mountain pass in the Jura Mountains in the canton of Vaud in Switzerland.It connects l'Isle and Les Charbonnières.-See also:* List of highest paved roads in Europe* List of mountain passes... |
1180 metres (3,871.4 ft) | In the Jura in the canton of Vaud between L'Isle L'Isle L'Isle is a municipality of the canton of Vaud in Switzerland, located in the district of Morges.-History:L'Isle is first mentioned in 1216 as Chablie. In 1299 it was mentioned as Insula de Chablie and in 1324 as Lylaz.-Geography:... and Le Pont |
| La Tourne La Tourne La Tourne is a high mountain pass in the Jura Mountains in the canton of Neuchâtel in Switzerland.It connects Les Ponts-de-Martel and Montmollin. The pass road has a maximum grade of 10 percent.-See also:* List of highest paved roads in Europe... |
1170 metres (3,838.6 ft) | In the Jura in the canton of Neuchâtel between Les Petits-Ponts and Montmollin Montmollin Montmollin is a municipality in the district of Val-de-Ruz in the canton of Neuchâtel in Switzerland.The municipalities of Boudevilliers, Cernier, Chézard-Saint-Martin, Coffrane, Dombresson, Engollon, Fenin-Vilars-Saules, Fontainemelon, Fontaines, Les Geneveys-sur-Coffrane, Les Hauts-Geneveys,... |
| Schallenberg Schallenberg Pass Schallenberg Pass is a high mountain pass in the canton of Berne in Switzerland.It connects Steffisburg and Marbach. The pass road has a maximum grade of 10 percent.-See also:* List of highest paved roads in Europe* List of mountain passes... |
1167 metres (3,828.7 ft) | In the canton of Bern between Steffisburg Steffisburg Steffisburg is a municipality in the administrative district of Thun in the canton of Bern in Switzerland.-Geography:Steffisburg has an area of . Of this area, 43.8% is used for agricultural purposes, while 27.9% is forested... and Wiggen |
| Gottschalkenberg Gottschalkenberg Pass Gottschalkenberg Pass is a high mountain pass in the canton of Zug in Switzerland.-See also:* List of highest paved roads in Europe* List of mountain passes*List of the highest Swiss passes... |
1164 metres (3,818.9 ft) | In the Alps in the canton of Zug |
| Etroits Col des Etroits Col des Etroits is a high mountain pass in the Jura Mountains in the canton of Vaud in Switzerland.It connects Yverdon and Fleurier.-See also:* List of highest paved roads in Europe* List of mountain passes*List of the highest Swiss passes... |
1152 metres (3,779.5 ft) | In the Jura in the canton of Vaud between Yverdon and Fleurier Fleurier Fleurier was a municipality in the district of Val-de-Travers in the canton of Neuchâtel in Switzerland. On 1 January 2009, the former municipalities of Boveresse, Buttes, Couvet, Fleurier, Les Bayards, Môtiers, Noiraigue, Saint-Sulpice and Travers merged to form Val-de-Travers.The Nobel... |
| Schelten Schelten Pass Schelten Pass is a high mountain pass in the Jura Mountains between the cantons of Jura and Solothurn in Switzerland.It connects Mervelier and Ramiswil and is the most direct route from Delémont and Balsthal... |
1151 metres (3,776.2 ft) | In the Jura between Mervelier Mervelier Mervelier is a municipality in the district of Delémont in the canton of Jura in Switzerland.... , Jura and Ramiswil, Solothurn |
| Les Pontins Les Pontins Les Pontins is a high mountain pass in the Jura Mountains in the canton of Berne in Switzerland.-See also:* List of highest paved roads in Europe* List of mountain passes*List of the highest Swiss passes... |
1110 metres (3,641.7 ft) | In the Jura in the canton of Bern |
| St. Anton St. Anton Pass St. Anton Pass is a high mountain pass in the Alps between the cantons of Appenzell and St. Gallen in Switzerland.It connects Ruppen Pass and Oberegg, St. Gallen.-See also:* List of highest paved roads in Europe* List of mountain passes... |
1105 metres (3,625.3 ft) | In the Alps between Muolen Muolen Muolen is a municipality in the Wahlkreis of St. Gallen in the canton of St. Gallen in Switzerland.-Geography:Muolen has an area, , of . Of this area, 85.2% is used for agricultural purposes, while 7.7% is forested... , St. Gallen and Ruppen Pass Ruppen Pass Ruppen Pass is a high mountain pass between the cantons of St. Gallen and Appenzell Ausserrhoden in Switzerland.It connects Trogen and Altstätten. The pass road has a maximum grade of 9 percent.-See also:* List of highest paved roads in Europe... |
| Belchenflue Belchenflue Pass Belchenflue Pass is a high mountain pass in the Jura Mountains between the cantons of Basel-Country and Solothurn.The pass is also called Bölchen by locals. The name came originally from Celtic from the sun god Belenus. The nearby peak of the same name was an important marker for the tribal... |
1099 metres (3,605.6 ft) | In the Jura between the cantons of Basel-Land and Solothurn |
| Balmberg Balmberg Pass Balmberg Pass is a high mountain pass in the Jura Mountains in the canton of Solothurn in Switzerland.It connects Welschenrohr and Günsberg. The road is one of the steepest pass roads in Switzerland, with gradients of up to 25%. The road is not recommended for novice drivers, big, wide or long... |
1078 metres (3,536.7 ft) | In the Jura in the canton of Solothurn between Welschenrohr Welschenrohr Welschenrohr is a municipality in the district of Thal in the canton of Solothurn in Switzerland.-History:Welschenrohr is first mentioned in 1179 as Rore. An important watch manufacturing place up to the 1960s, its economy was heavily affected by the late 1960s watch crisis... and Günsberg Günsberg Günsberg is a municipality in the district of Lebern in the canton of Solothurn in Switzerland.-Geography:Günsberg has an area, , of . Of this area, or 46.9% is used for agricultural purposes, while or 42.5% is forested... |
| Raten Raten Pass Raten Pass is a high mountain pass in the canton of Zug in Switzerland.It connects Oberägeri and Biberbrugg.-See also:* List of highest paved roads in Europe* List of mountain passes*List of the highest Swiss passes... |
1077 metres (3,533.5 ft) | In the Alps in the canton of Zug between Oberägeri Oberägeri Oberägeri, until 1798 simply known as Ägeri, is a municipality in the canton of Zug in Switzerland.-History:Oberägeri is first mentioned in 1150 as Agregia. In 1538 it was mentioned as Ober Egere.... and Biberbrugg Biberbrugg Biberbrugg is a village in the canton of Schwyz in Switzerland. Biberbrugg is shared by the municipalities of Einsiedeln in the district of Einsiedeln and Feusisberg in the district of Höfe.- History :... |
| Mont d'Orzeires Col du Mont d'Orzeires Col du Mont d'Orzeires is a high mountain pass in the Jura Mountains in the canton of Vaud in Switzerland.-See also:* List of highest paved roads in Europe* List of mountain passes*List of the highest Swiss passes... |
1060 metres (3,477.7 ft) | In the Jura in the canton of Vaud |
| Chatzenstrick Chatzenstrick Pass Chatzenstrick Pass is a high mountain pass in the Alps in the canton of Schwyz in Switzerland.It connects Einsiedeln and Altmatt and was a route of pilgrimage to the abbey at Einsiedeln.... |
1053 metres (3,454.7 ft) | In the canton of Schwyz between Einsiedeln and Altmatt |
| Brünig Brünig Pass Brünig Pass connects the Bernese Oberland and central Switzerland, linking Meiringen in the canton of Bern and Lungern in the canton of Obwalden.Rail services are provided by the Zentralbahn between Luzern and Interlaken.-See also:... |
1008 metres (3,307.1 ft) | In the Bernese Oberland Bernese Oberland The Bernese Oberland is the higher part of the canton of Bern, Switzerland, in the southern end of the canton: The area around Lake Thun and Lake Brienz, and the valleys of the Bernese Alps .The flag of the Bernese Oberland consists of a black eagle in a gold field The Bernese Oberland (Bernese... between Meiringen Meiringen -References:... , Bern and Lungern Lungern Lungern is a municipality in the canton of Obwalden in Switzerland. Lungerersee is located within the municipality.-Geography: The village of Lungern lies above sea level in the highest part of the canton of Obwalden, on the lake of Lungern and at the foot of the Brünig Pass... , Obwalden |
| Ruppen Ruppen Pass Ruppen Pass is a high mountain pass between the cantons of St. Gallen and Appenzell Ausserrhoden in Switzerland.It connects Trogen and Altstätten. The pass road has a maximum grade of 9 percent.-See also:* List of highest paved roads in Europe... |
1003 metres (3,290.7 ft) | In the Alps between Altstätten Altstätten Altstätten is a town in the district Rhine Valley, in the canton of St. Gall in Switzerland.- Overview :The town consists of the following tracts: Alter Zoll, Altstätten, Bächis, Baumert, Bieser, Büeberg, Bühl, Bühl , Bühl bei Hinterforst, Burgfeld, Bürglen, Burst, Domishäuser, Fidern, Gätziberg,... , St. Gallen and Trogen Trogen Trogen is a municipality in the canton of Appenzell Ausserrhoden in Switzerland. The town is the seat of the canton's judicial authorities.-History:... , Appenzell Ausserrhoden |
See also
- List of highest paved roads in Europe
- List of mountain passes