- 3:00 h
- 46.90 km
- 1,555 m
- 1,330 m
- 449 m
- 1,948 m
- 1,499 m
- Start: Altdorf
- Destination: Linthal
The route starts in Altdorf and leads up to Bürglen. From there it goes through the beautiful Schächental. Road cyclists reach the pass height via the pass road passing lush green meadows and steep rock faces. The view of the surrounding mountain range is definitely worth it. From the pass height, the Klausenpass road continues to the Urnerboden, the largest Swiss alpine pasture with up to 1200 cows and a mountain cheese dairy. Far beyond the Swiss borders, the legendary Klausen races made a name for themselves in the 1920s and 1930s. Cars and motorcycles tackled the 21.5 km long route of Europe's most difficult hill climb race at the time on gravel roads and at high speed. From Urnerboden, the winding Klausen road continues down into the canton of Glarus, to Linthal.
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Tour information
Nature Highlight
Stop at an Inn
Equipment
- Clothing appropriate for the weather
- Drink and snacks
- Bicycle light
Directions & Parking facilities
Altdorf is the main town of the canton of Uri and therefore very well connected. You can easily reach Altdorf via the A2 highway and the Flüelen exit.
There are various parking options directly at the station as well as in the village center.
Altdorf is very well connected by train and bus with the new cantonal station of the canton of Uri. 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
- Try products from the Urnerboden alpine cheese dairy
- Post bus ride over the Klausenpass
Safety guidelines
- The Klausenpass is closed in winter.
Cyclists should check the weather forecast in advance, as parts of the route are above 2000 m above sea level and there can be light snowfall in extreme cases.
- Pay attention to weather forecasts. In the Alps, the weather can change quickly.
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