Klausen Pass: Altdorf - Linthal
The journey starts in the main town of Uri, Altdorf. Through the beautiful Schächental, motorists reach the pass summit. There, you have a stunning view of the mountain panorama. Then the route continues to Urnerboden, the largest Swiss alpine pasture with up to 1200 cows and an alpine cheese dairy. From Urnerboden, the pass road goes down into the canton of Glarus, to Linthal.
Far beyond the Swiss borders, the legendary Klausen races made a sensation in the 1920s and 1930s. Cars and motorcycles managed the 21.5 km long route on gravel roads at tremendous speed, making it then the most difficult hill climb race in Europe.
- 0:40 h
- 45.18 km
- 1,501 m
- 1,301 m
- 447 m
- 1,948 m
- 1,501 m
- Start: Altdorf train station
- Destination: Linthal train station
Good to know
Pavements
- Street (99%)Trail (1%)
Best to visit
- suitableDepends on weather
Directions
- Altdorf - Klausen Pass - Linthal
Tour information
Culturally interesting
Nature highlight
Refreshment stop
Directions & Parking facilities
- Getting there
Altdorf and Linthal are each connected by main roads and nearby motorways.
ParkingIn Altdorf, in Linthal and along the Klausen Pass road there are various parking options.
Public transportationAltdorf and Linthal are very well connected by public transport. The timetable is as follows: SBB timetable
Additional information
Author
Andermatt-Urserntal Tourismus GmbH
Organization
Région de vacances Andermatt
Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author
In 1895, a monument to Wilhelm Tell was inaugurated in Altdorf in front of a former representation and residential tower from the 13th century.
Safety guidelines
- The Klausen Pass is closed in winter.
