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Switzerland Route 17 Difficulty: 8.5/10

Klausen Pass (Klausenpass Alpine Highway)

Connecting the historic canton of Uri to Glarus, the Klausen Pass is famed for the historic Klausen hill-climb races. Climbs past the thunderous Stäubifall waterfall into the high alpine Urnerboden plateau, passing through narrow rock-carved ledges with sheer drops.

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Distance
Distance
29 mi
47 km total run
Turns
Turns
140
4.8 turns per mile
Summit
Summit
6,400 ft
Klausenpass Summit 1,948m
Surface
Surface
Paved (Sheer Rock Face Narrow Alpine)
Difficulty: 8.5/10
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Start: Altdorf Historic William Tell Square, Uri, Switzerland End: Linthal, Glarus, Switzerland
Elevation Profile 1,520 – 6,400 ft
SUMMIT 6,400 FT
Klausenpass Summit 1,948m
Apex Density Index 4.8 curves / mi
Scenic Sweeper Technical Switchback
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Garage Moto Andermatt (Gotthard Alpine Hub) ~17 mi
Andermatt, Switzerland • +41 41 887 11 20
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Hostettler Moto AG Lucerne ~23 mi
Eschenbach, Switzerland • +41 41 449 90 00
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Brands: Yamaha, Ducati, KTM, BMW Motorrad
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Jordan Pond House ~3567 mi
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A storied Acadia National Park tradition dating back to the 1890s. Sitting on the gentle lawn overlooking the crystal-clear glacial waters of Jordan Pond, framed symmetrically by the twin glacial peaks of the North and South Bubbles mountains.

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Start Point Altdorf Historic William Tell Square, Uri, Switzerland 46.8806, 8.6444
Summit / High Point Klausenpass Summit 1,948m 6,400 FT Summit
End Destination Linthal, Glarus, Switzerland 46.9167, 9.0000
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many curves and miles is Klausen Pass (Klausenpass Alpine Highway)? ▼

Klausen Pass (Klausenpass Alpine Highway) spans 29 miles and packs approximately 140 curves (4.8 curves per mile) with an elevation delta of 1,520 ft - 6,400 ft (Klausenpass Summit 1,948m) and technical rating 8.5/10.

Where are the start and end coordinates? ▼

The route starts at Altdorf Historic William Tell Square, Uri, Switzerland (Latitude 46.8806, Longitude 8.6444) and finishes at Linthal, Glarus, Switzerland (Latitude 46.9167, Longitude 9).

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