Closed for the winter
Muotathal - Glarus
Glarus side:
Schwyzer side:
Winter closure between Fruttli and Gampel.
On the Schwyz side of the Pragel Pass, the renovation work between Stalden and Fruttli will continue from March 20 until June 7, 2024. This stretch will be closed to all traffic between Monday and Friday from 07:00 to 1800 hours.
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/aktuell/pragelpass/
Updated on: 07.03.2024, 17:35
History
The wild valley in which the Starzlen River flows on the Schwyz side of the Pragel Pass was used to get to the Klön Valley on the Glarner side way back in Medieval times. The watershed at the top of the pass acted as a natural border and the area was used up to the rear Richisau to graze cattle, which was of tremendous economic importance. The urge to aquire new lands lead to tension with neighbouring areas and even had to be taken to the courts (1417/18). Disputes about border rights flared up again during the 17th century and Johann Franz Schmid, the bailiff of Uri, had to step in to mediate and it wasnt until 1680 that the borders between Glarus and Schwyz were finally determined. Even today it is still joked about the stealing of the Klön Valley.
The Pragel Pass gained historical importance with the retreat of the Russion general Alexander Suworow, who retreated from defeat in upper Italy via the Gotthard Pass, Altdorf, Chinzig Chulm and through the Muota Valley into the Klön Valley and Glarus on his way back to Russia in 1799.
Although there were no particular geological problems, the project to build a road over the Pragel Pass (1766-1908) continually fell through and a projected narrow-guage railway was also never realized (1911). It wasnt until 1939 that the Swiss Federal Government agreed to subsidise the building of a goods road. The Glarner side was built in 1940 and the Schwyz side in 1978 (with assistance from the Swiss army). The Glarner parliament forbade the use of the road on weekends, which the Swiss government also supported in 1981 and since then the road is closed for motorised traffic between Klöntal and Richisau on Saturday and Sunday. The area offers nature-lovers plenty to see with the Bödmeren forest, Silberen, Charetalp and bike riders can enjoy the car free (but not sweat free) road!
Closed time during winter: Opening / Closing Pragelpass
Pass/Year | 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 |
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Pragelpass | 08.06. - 10.11. | 01.06. - 18.11. | 14.06. - 02.11. | 19.05. - 26.10. | 20.06. - 07.11. | 21.06. - 29.10. | 31.05. - 23.10. | 13.06. - 07.11. | 03.06. - 21.11. |
Technical Data
Location
Signalisation
- Fahrverbot für Gesellschaftswagen über 3.5 t Gesamtgewicht und für Kleinbusse über 14 Plätze.
- Fahrverbot für Lastwagen über 3.5 t Gesamtgewicht, ausgenommen für land- und forstwirtschaftlichen Verkehr.
- Fahrverbot für Anhänger, ausgenommen für land- und forstwirtschaftlichen Verkehr.
- Fahrverbot für Mililärfahrzeuge über 12t Gesamtgewicht
- Fahrverbot für Militärfahrzeuge über 12t Gesamtgewicht.
- Samstags und sonntags gilt ein Verbot für Motorwagen und Motorräder, ab 5.5 km nach
- Passhöhe (Kantonsgrenze SZ/GL) bis Richisau, ca. 2 km. Zuständigkeit beim Kanton Glarus.
Passes
- 9°CClosed for the winterUpdated on: 16.05.2024, 14:42
Preda - La Punt Chamues-ch
The Tuorsbach Bridge, Berguen, will be closed to all traffic from 3 April 2024 to 24 May 2024 due to maintenance work. A large-scale bypass with a maximum capacity of 18 tonnes is signposted. Pedestrians and cyclists can pass the construction site on a small signposted diversions.
Bergün - Preda no restrictions
Important note: Provided there is no major snowfall, the pass is scheduled to open on Friday 31 May 2024, subject to change.
Next assessment: Wednesday 22 May 2024
- 9°COpen, no restrictionsUpdated on: 17.05.2024, 07:26
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.
- 15°COpen, no restrictionsUpdated on: 24.04.2024, 10:11
Lungern - Brienzwiler
Note: Due to maintenance work, a section between the turn-off to Meiringen (just below the top of the pass) and Brienzwiler will be closed between 15 April 2024 and 3 May 2024. The diversions via Meiringen is signposted.
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.
- 9°COpen, no restrictionsUpdated on: 17.05.2024, 10:13
Tschuggen- Susch
Vehicle transport Flüela/Vereina Tel. 0041 81 288 37 37
- 7°CClosed for the winterUpdated on: 12.05.2024, 07:40
Realp - Oberwald
If weather conditions permit, the following opening dates are planned: Partial opening up to Tiefenbach undetermined and the opening of the pass on 29 May 2024.
- 10°CClosed for the winterUpdated on: 03.05.2024, 20:03
La Motta - Country border
Important note: Provided there is no major fresh snowfall, the pass is scheduled to open on Monday, 3 June 2024, subject to change.
Next assessment: Friday 17 May 2024Traffic information for the bordering South Tyrol/Passes: www.suedtirol.com/verkehr/berg-paesse
- 11°COpen, no restrictionsUpdated on: 03.05.2024, 16:07
Sarnen - Entlebuch
On the Obwaldnerside open to Langis.
- 12°COpen, no restrictionsUpdated on: 08.05.2024, 18:27
Giswil - Sörenberg, "Panoramastrasse"
Important note: On 8 May 2024 from 1300 hrs, the Panoramastrasse will be open again and passable as normal.
The road will stay open on the Obwaldner side up to Mörlialp.
Restrictions for coaches and trucks see section Signalization.
- 9°CClosed for the winterUpdated on: 14.05.2024, 14:02
Hospental - Airolo
Due to the still large amount of snow and the current high risk of avalanches, the Gotthard Pass is not expected to be passable again until the end of May 2024.
Tremola (Strada turistica) Passhöhe - Airolo: 3.5 t. Winter closure - 9°CWinter closure: partly liftedUpdated on: 06.05.2024, 11:25
Guttannen - Gletsch
On the Bern side, the road is open today, 1.5.2024 to Räterichsboden.
Weather conditions permitting, the Grimsel Pass will be open again on 15 June 2024 (+/- 1 week)
- 8°CClosed for the winterUpdated on: 16.10.2023, 11:05
Bourg-St-Pierre - national border
Important note: On 16.10.2023 the Great Saint Bernard Pass will be closed at 1100 hrs. Winter closure.
- 10°COpen, no restrictionsUpdated on: 18.05.2024, 04:30
Meiringen - Grindelwald
The reopening is scheduled for May 18, 2024 (Pentecost).
There is a general driving ban on motorized traffic between Schwarzwaldalp and Grindelwald (Hotel Wetterhorn).
Season expected to end on 20 October 2024
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- 10°COpen, no restrictionsUpdated on: 17.05.2024, 07:28
Bivio - Silvaplana
Winter tyres are obligatory for the hole winter period. Depending on the weather conditions, snow chains may be obligatory over a short period, or the pass may close
- 8°CClosed for the winterUpdated on: 11.05.2024, 15:02
Urigen - Urnerboden
Weather conditions permitting, the Klausen Pass is scheduled to open on 24 May 2024.
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 - 9°COpen, no restrictionsUpdated on: 17.05.2024, 09:31
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
- 12°COpen, no restrictionsUpdated on: 17.05.2024, 07:29
Silvaplana - Castasegna
Winter tyres are obligatory for the hole winter period. Depending on the weather conditions, snow chains may be obligatory over a short period, or the pass may close Complete,
- 7°CClosed for the winterUpdated on: 30.10.2023, 14:15
All' Acqua - Ulrichen
The road will stay open on the Ticino side up to All’Acqua
- 8°COpen, no restrictionsUpdated on: 02.05.2024, 10:06
Tschamut - Andermatt
Important note: The Oberalp Pass will reopen on Thursday, 02.05.2024 at 10.00 am. Temporary closures due to weather conditions are possible at any time.
- 11°COpen, with restrictionsUpdated on: 14.05.2024, 13:44
Zernez - Tschierv
Important notice: Sta. Maria i. M. - Muestair: Due to the 16th stage of the Giro d'Italia, the Ofenbergstrasse will be closed on Tuesday, 21 May 2024 from 12.30 p.m. until approx. 2.00 p.m.
Important note: The Munt la Schera tunnel to Livigno will remain closed at night between 20:00 and 06:00 due to maintenance work until 18 May 2024. Except Sunday.
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
- 11°CClosed for the winterUpdated on: 07.03.2024, 17:35
Muotathal - Glarus
Glarus side:
Schwyzer side:
Winter closure between Fruttli and Gampel.
On the Schwyz side of the Pragel Pass, the renovation work between Stalden and Fruttli will continue from March 20 until June 7, 2024. This stretch will be closed to all traffic between Monday and Friday from 07:00 to 1800 hours.
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/aktuell/pragelpass/
- 9°CClosed for the winterUpdated on: 03.05.2024, 20:04
Hinterrhein - San Bernardino (Pass road, italien road).
Important note: Provided there is no major snowfall, the pass is scheduled to open on Friday 24 May 2024, subject to change. Next assessment: Friday 17 May 2024
- 8°COpen, no restrictionsUpdated on: 17.05.2024, 10:10
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.
- 10°COpen, no restrictionsUpdated on: 02.05.2024, 14:13
Splügen - Country border
Important note: The pass opens today on 2 May 2024 at 1400 hrs.
- 7°CWinter closure: partly liftedUpdated on: 01.05.2024, 10:12
Wassen - Innertkirchen
On the Bern side, the road is open today, 1.5.2024 to Steingletscher.
Note: Gental open to Haberen.
On the Uri side, the road is open as far as Färnigen.
Weather conditions permitting, the Susten Pass will be open again on 14 June 2024. The partial opening on the Uri side up to Sustenbrüggli is expected to be possible again on 29 May 2024.
- 8°CClosed for the winterUpdated on: 15.05.2024, 12:22
Sta. Maria i. M. - country border
Important note: For the 16th stage of the Giro d'Italia, the Umbrail road will be opened for the participants of the Giro on Tuesday, 21 May 2024. The Umbrail road will remain closed to all other traffic, including cyclists and pedestrians.
Expected opening: beginning of June 2024Traffic information for neighbouring South Tirol pass: www.suedtirol.com/verkehr/berg-paesse