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Two insane mountain passes in one day!
Our next route runs partly through Italian territory, allowing us to discover a true gem – Passo Stalle.
Situated in the High Tauern mountain range in the Alps, the pass connects Tyrol (in Austria) and South Tyrol (in Italy). The road to the summit is entirely asphalted. Due to the reduced width of the road, traffic operates one-way with traffic lights controlling the flow. The border is located at the pass summit, where there is a second traffic light, and nearby a car park, a café, and a souvenir shop.
This pass is so narrow that its Italian section is prohibited for caravans, buses, lorries, and vehicles over 3.5 tonnes, and A regular car has trouble passing a cyclist. If you're not first in line at the traffic lights, there's not much chance of overtaking another vehicle. The road is steep, covered with smooth asphalt and reaches an 11.0% incline.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
Passo Stalle is open from May to October from 5:30 AM to 10:15 PM. In case of bad weather (heavy rain or risk of landslides), the road may be temporarily closed. For a long time, fuel in Italy has been 40% more expensive than in Austria, which is why we recommend refuelling at the last petrol station in Austria, located in the small village of St. Jakob in Defregen, about 14 km from the border.
Street View Passo Stalle
After crossing the Passo Stalle pass, we head back into Austrian territory, passing by the Dolomites. You could venture deeper into this massif, or take our suggestion and visit Assling Park, which boasts a walking trail with a zoo and an excellent restaurant. It's a good place to recharge your batteries before the ascent of the queen of alpine routes, the Grossglockner High Alpine Road.
The final leg of the route is the cherry on top – the Grossglockner High Alpine Road, but from the southern side, as we'll encounter it from the northern side during the Nockalm Road route.
Although the route may seem singular, we know that the point of view depends on the point of sitting (in this case, driving) – this pass provides different experiences when visited from a different direction.
Dozens of bends, the Pasterze Glacier viewpoint, the obligatory apple strudel with coffee... and the descent directly back to our guesthouse.
Perfect day!
The route is divided into sections according to attractions
