Switzerland · Alps
Splügenpass
A dramatic border crossing into Italy with narrow switchbacks through rocky terrain. The old carriage road has character.
- Length
- 9.0 km
- Avg gradient
- 7.3%
- Max gradient
- 13%
- Elevation gain
- 656 m
- Summit
- 2,113 m
- Hairpins
- 14
Versants
- From Splügen — 9.0 km at 7.3% (max 13%)
- From Chiavenna (IT) — 30.0 km at 5.9% (max 12%)
History
Splügen (Spluga) Pass sits at 2,113 m and is one of Switzerland's historic Alpine crossings. The climb from Nufenen is 22 km at 5.2% average, a long, steady ascent through beautiful high-Alpine terrain.
The road is well-maintained and the gradient is consistent, making it a popular endurance climbing destination. The scenery includes dramatic mountain peaks and high-altitude plateaus.
The pass is used in Swiss cycling tourism and is appreciated for its combination of good road quality, reasonable difficulty, and spectacular Alpine scenery.