Closed for the winter
Urigen - Urnerboden
Important notice: The Klausen Pass may reopen as early as 8.00 am on Friday 1 May 2026.
Notice regarding roadworks: To ensure the safety of the road infrastructure, a retaining wall on the valley side is being renovated in the Schlierenegg area (located between the pass summit and Urnerboden). The works are expected to last until October 2026. Traffic in the construction zone is being controlled by traffic lights. There may be short delays.
Notice regarding roadworks: Road resurfacing works will be carried out between Urnerboden and the cantonal border (the ‘Argseeli’ area) from 20 April 2026 to 12 June 2026. Traffic disruption is possible. Traffic will be regulated via traffic lights on a single lane.
Info for car travel summer 2026:
2.30 m wide, two-axle and 18-ton vehicles do not require a permit, also applies at weekends. Timing must be coordinated with Postbus routes.
From the opening of the pass in 2026 until its closure in 2026, single-decker, 2.55 m wide, two-axle and max. 18-ton touring cars (trailer ban) may travel on the Klausen Pass from Monday to Friday with a special permit. Monday, Wednesday and Friday from Unterschächen to Linthal. Tuesday and Thursday from Linthal to Unterschächen. Timing must be coordinated with Postbus routes.
Permits can be obtained from the Road Traffic Office of the Canton of Uri or the Canton of 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 06
E-Mail: sonderbewilligungen@ur.ch
https://www.ur.ch/publikationen/6500
Unchanged valid since:: 28.04.2026, 17:52
History
The Klausen Pass was not used as a trading route during Roman or Medieval times. It was used primarily for herding cattle up to the alps. Interest in the Klausen Pass began with the opening of the Gotthard Railway as it represented an east-west access route.
In 1893, once the army backed the idea of building a road over the pass, construction began almost immediately and was completed in 1899 the cost of which was considerably higher than planned. On 15 June 1900, the first horse-drawn post coach went over the pass opening up the Linthal and Altdorf to tourism. The era of the alpine tourist bus route began in 1922. It is amusing to note that the Urner government banned motorised vehicles from using the pass road in 1916, only to annul the ban in 1917.
The famous Klausen race took place between 1922 and 1934 and tens of thousands of spectators used to line the pass road to watch this spectacular road race. The canton of Uri earned a signficant amount of money with the fees charged for the race. Since 1993, the race is reheld every few years with hundreds of old-timer cars and motor bikes taking part. Spectator interest is just as high as in the old days.
Closed time during winter: Opening / Closing Klausenpass
| Pass/Year | 2026 | 2025 | 2024 | 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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| Klausenpass | 02.05. - 31.10. | 24.05. - 11.11. | 19.05. - 02.11. | 11.05. - 07.11. | 02.06. - 04.11. | 04.05. - 20.11. | 05.06. - 04.11. | 17.05. - 29.10. | 19.05. - 06.11. | 20.05. - 07.11. | 08.05. - 19.11. | 08.05. - 28.10. | 17.05. - 04.11. | 25.05. - 06.11. | 28.04. - 02.12. | 12.05. - 25.10. | 20.05. - 22.10. | 30.05. - 29.10. | 03.05. - 08.11. | 18.05. - 06.11. | 20.05. - 16.11. | 19.05. - 08.11. | 15.05. - 28.10. | 17.05. - 04.11. | 23.05. - 07.11. | 19.05. - 02.11. | 02.06. - 04.11. | 20.05. - 27.10. | 16.05. - 09.11. | 10.05. - 04.11. | 02.06. - 02.11. | 20.05. - 10.11. | 14.05. - 26.10. | 22.05. - 23.10. |
Accommodation and activities
Technical Data
Location
Signalisation
Altdorf – Linthal
Altdorf – Unterschächen
- Zulässiges Höchstgewicht 40t
Fahrzeuge bis 2.30m Breite (nur 2 Achsen)
- Höchstgewicht 18t
- Anhänger bis max 1.90m Breite und 4.50m Länge gestattet
- Freie Fahrt auch Samstag/Sonntag (keine Bewilligung nötig)
Fahrzeuge bis 2.55m Breite (nur 2 Achsen)
- Info für Carreisen Sommer 2017:
2.30m Breite, zweiachsige und 18t schwere Fahrzeuge benötigen keine Bewilligung, auch am Wochenende nicht.
- Ab Passöffnung 2017 dürfen Einstöckige, 2.55m breite, zweiachsige und max. 18t schwere Reisecar`s den Klausenpass von Montag bis Freitag mit einer Spezialbewilligung befahren:
Montag, Mittwoch und Freitag von Unterschächen nach Linthal.
Dienstag und Donnerstag von Linthal nach Unterschächen.
Die Bewilligungen sind erhältlich beim Strassenverkehrsamt des Kantons Uri, oder des Kantons Glarus:
Bewilligungsstelle für die Strecke Linthal – Unterschächen:
Strassenverkehrsamt des Kanton Glarus, Mühleareal 17, 8762 Schwanden
Tel. +41 55 646 54 00, Fax +41 55 646 54 01, E-mail: stva@gl.ch
Die Bewilligungsstelle für die Strecke Unterschächen – Linthal:
Amt für Strassen- und Schiffsverkehr, Gotthardstrasse 77a, 6460 Altdorf
Tel. +41 41 875 28 02, Fax +41 41 875 28 05, E-mail: sonderbewilligungen@ur.ch
Passes
- Closed for the winterUnchanged valid since:: 24.04.2026, 16:10-0°C12%30.4 KmWinter closure (Oct/May)
Preda - La Punt Chamues-ch
Provided that spring arrives and the snowmelt progresses as is typical for the season, clearance work will begin in mid-April 2026.
Predicted pass opening: Wednesday, May 13, 2026. Next assessment: Friday, May 1 2026 - Open, no restrictionsUnchanged valid since:: 01.04.2026, 11:241°C10%37 Kmopen all year round
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. - Open, no restrictionsUnchanged valid since:: 29.03.2026, 17:5610°C13%13 Kmopen all year round
Lungern - Brienzwiler
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.
- Open, no restrictionsUnchanged valid since:: 21.04.2026, 15:480°C14.6%27 KmWinter closure (Jan /May)
Tschuggen - Susch
Important notice: The Flüela Pass will reopen to traffic tomorrow, 21 April 2026, from 4.00 pm.
Vehicle transport Flüela/Vereina Tel. 0041 81 288 37 37
- Closed for the winterUnchanged valid since:: 13.04.2026, 10:35-1°C11%29 KmWinter closure (Oct/May)
Realp - Oberwald
According to information from the Uri Department of Public Works, the aim is to open the Furka Pass in mid-May.
- Closed for the winterUnchanged valid since:: 17.04.2026, 13:482°C12.7%21.3 KmWinter closure (Oct/May)
La Motta - Country border
Weather permitting, clearance work will begin in mid-May.
Forecast for the opening of the pass: Provided there are no significant amounts of fresh snowfall, the pass is scheduled to open on Monday, 1 June 2026.
Next update: Friday, May 8, 2026Traffic information for the bordering South Tyrol/Passes: www.suedtirol.com/verkehr/berg-paesse
- Closed for the winterUnchanged valid since:: 01.04.2026, 17:327°C11%32 KmWinter closure from Langis: November - April
Sarnen - Entlebuch
Important notice: Due to urgent roadworks requiring a full closure, Glaubenbergstrasse will not be able to reopen before the end of May 2026.
On the Obwalden side, the road remains open during the winter as far as Langis.
- Closed for the winterUnchanged valid since:: 17.11.2025, 11:317°C12%39 KmWinter closure from Mörlialp (Oct / May)
Giswil - Sörenberg, "Panoramastrasse"
Today, 17 November 2025, the Panoramastrasse will be closed for the winter from 5 p.m.
Important note: During the winter, the road on the Obwalden side will remain open as far as Mörlialp.
Important note: Restrictions for coaches and trucks see section Signalization.
- Closed for the winterUnchanged valid since:: 13.04.2026, 10:411°C9%24 KmWinter closure (Oct/May)
Hospental - Airolo
he Gotthard Pass is expected to reopen in mid-May.
Tremola (Strada turistica) Passhöhe - Airolo: 3.5 t. winter closure
- Closed for the winterUnchanged valid since:: 10.04.2026, 06:431°C11%24 KmWinter closure (Oct/May)
Guttannen - Gletsch
On the Bern side open to Räterichsboden
The Gersteneggbahn cable car will cease operation at the end of April 2025.
During the 2025/2026 winter season, ski tourers will only be able to reach Gerstenegg from Meiringen, Innertkirchen or Guttannen via the Handeck-Gerstenegg access tunnel using one of the taxi companies listed below. https://www.grimselwelt.ch/bahnen/gersteneggbahn/ - Closed for the winterUnchanged valid since:: 20.10.2025, 05:31-4°C11%44 KmWinter closure (Oct/May)
Bourg-St-Pierre - national border
Important note: On 20 October 2025 from 0800 hours, the Great St Bernard Pass will be closed for the winter.
- Closed for the winterUnchanged valid since:: 20.10.2025, 05:364°C15%28 KmWinter closure (Oct/May)
Meiringen - Grindelwald
The winter closure is in effect from today, 20 October 2025. The pass is expected to open in 2026: Ascension Day, 14 May 2026, with the start of bus service.
There is a general driving ban on motorized traffic between Schwarzwaldalp and Grindelwald (Hotel Wetterhorn).
- Open, no restrictionsUnchanged valid since:: 02.04.2026, 13:549°C10.1%17 Kmopen all year round
Schwyz - Oberiberg
- Open, no restrictionsUnchanged valid since:: 01.04.2026, 11:201°C12%16 Kmopen all year round
Bivio - Silvaplana
Winter equipment is mandatory during the winter months. Snow chains are compulsory for a limited period of time depending on the circumstances, as is any closure of the pas
- Closed for the winterUnchanged valid since:: 28.04.2026, 17:525°C9%35 KmWinter closure (Oct/May)
Urigen - Urnerboden
Important notice: The Klausen Pass may reopen as early as 8.00 am on Friday 1 May 2026.
Notice regarding roadworks: To ensure the safety of the road infrastructure, a retaining wall on the valley side is being renovated in the Schlierenegg area (located between the pass summit and Urnerboden). The works are expected to last until October 2026. Traffic in the construction zone is being controlled by traffic lights. There may be short delays.
Notice regarding roadworks: Road resurfacing works will be carried out between Urnerboden and the cantonal border (the ‘Argseeli’ area) from 20 April 2026 to 12 June 2026. Traffic disruption is possible. Traffic will be regulated via traffic lights on a single lane.
Info for car travel summer 2026:
2.30 m wide, two-axle and 18-ton vehicles do not require a permit, also applies at weekends. Timing must be coordinated with Postbus routes.
From the opening of the pass in 2026 until its closure in 2026, single-decker, 2.55 m wide, two-axle and max. 18-ton touring cars (trailer ban) may travel on the Klausen Pass from Monday to Friday with a special permit. Monday, Wednesday and Friday from Unterschächen to Linthal. Tuesday and Thursday from Linthal to Unterschächen. Timing must be coordinated with Postbus routes.
Permits can be obtained from the Road Traffic Office of the Canton of Uri or the Canton of 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 06
E-Mail: sonderbewilligungen@ur.ch
https://www.ur.ch/publikationen/6500 - Open, no restrictionsUnchanged valid since:: 15.04.2026, 06:194°C9%39 Kmopen all year round
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
- Open, no restrictionsUnchanged valid since:: 08.04.2026, 17:283°C9%30 Kmopen all year round
Silvaplana - Casaccia
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 Complete,
- Closed for the winterUnchanged valid since:: 27.10.2025, 10:36-1°C13%38 KmWinter closure (Oct/May)
All' Acqua - Ulrich
On the Ticino side open during the winter to All'Acqua.
- Open, no restrictionsUnchanged valid since:: 24.04.2026, 08:262°C6%23 KmWinter closure (Oct/May)
Tschamut - Andermatt
- Open, no restrictionsUnchanged valid since:: 31.03.2026, 13:365°C14.3%35 Kmopen all year round
Zernez - Tschierv
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
- Closed for the winterUnchanged valid since:: 05.04.2026, 20:008°C18%50 KmWinter closure (Oct/May)
Muotathal - Glarus
The road (Rhodannenberg – Vorauen) is once again open to traffic as normal.
The Pragel Pass road between the Pragel-Bödmeren Alpine cheese dairy on the Schwyz side and Gampel on the Glarus side is now closed for the winter.
The following traffic restrictions apply to the entire Pragelpass road:
1. Motor vehicles and motorcycles are prohibited on Saturdays and Sundays, 5.5 km after the
pass summit (cantonal border SZ/GL to Richisau, approx. 2 km)
2. On public holidays that do not fall on a Saturday or Sunday, the Pragelpass is normally passable
(except winter closure)
3. Maximum weight 3.5 tons (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 infrastructures), traffic for milk processing plants and military traffic;
4. 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 infrastructures), traffic for milk processing plants and military traffic;
5. Maximum weight of 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 tons (SSV signal 2.16);
6. Maximum weight of military traffic incl. trailers 12 tons.
For special permits relating to weight restrictions, please use the application form on the
online portal. https://www.bezirk-schwyz.ch/aktuelles/pragelpass/ - Closed for the winterUnchanged valid since:: 10.04.2026, 17:500°C9.7%17 KmWinter closure (Oct/May)
Hinterrhein - San Bernardino (Pass road, italien road).
Important notice: Clearance work began on 23 March 2026. The pass is scheduled to open on Friday, 22 May 2026. Next assessment: Friday, 1 Mai 2026
- Open, no restrictionsUnchanged valid since:: 13.04.2026, 06:412°C9%67 Kmopen all year round
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.
- Open, no restrictionsUnchanged valid since:: 24.04.2026, 10:50-2°C13%39 KmWinter closure (Oct/May)
Splügen - Country border
- Closed for the winterUnchanged valid since:: 28.04.2026, 17:452°C9%46 KmWinter closure (Oct/May)
Wassen - Innertkirchen
On the Urner side: open to Gorezmettlen
On the Bernese side open to Steingletscher
According to the Civil Engineering Office of the Canton of Uri, the Susten Pass is due to open in mid-June.
- Closed for the winterUnchanged valid since:: 17.04.2026, 10:05-1°C12%33 KmWinter closure (Oct/May)
Sta. Maria i. M. - country border
Forecast for the opening of the pass: The exact date for the opening of the pass will be determined in consultation with the relevant road authorities in Bormio and South Tyrol. Approximately mid/late May.
Next assessment: As requiredTraffic information for neighbouring South Tirol pass: www.suedtirol.com/verkehr/berg-paesse