Timmelsjoch High Alpine Road
Timmelsjoch Hochalpenstraße
A toll high alpine road that crosses the 2,474-meter pass from Obergurgl to South Tyrol in Italy. Along the way are several architectural installations offering viewpoints.
The Timmelsjoch High Alpine Road connects the Ötztal with Italy's Passeier Valley. The pass lies at about 2,474 meters and marks the Austrian-Italian border. The Austrian side has a wider road surface, while the Italian side has dense hairpin bends, and you can continue downhill to Merano. Along the route are the 'Timmelsjoch Experience' architectural installations, including a pass museum, a smuggler installation, and a telescope installation, which introduce the road's history and mountain life. A one-way toll for cars is about 20 euros (check the official website). Towing is prohibited, and the road closes at night. The weather changes quickly, so drive carefully in rain and fog. The road is very popular with motorcyclists.
Opening hours
Approx. June–mid-October, 07:00–20:00 (check official site)
Nearby sights
- Top Mountain Motorcycle Museum
- Obergurgl
- Stubai Glacier
- Hohe Mut
- Sölden Ski Area
- Gaislachkogl
- ice Q Restaurant
- 007 Elements