Open, no restrictions
Muotathal - Glarus
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/
Unchanged valid since:: 02.07.2026, 15:09
History
The wild valley in which the Starzlen River flows on the Schwyz side of the Pragel Pass was used to get to the Klön Valley on the Glarner side way back in Medieval times. The watershed at the top of the pass acted as a natural border and the area was used up to the rear Richisau to graze cattle, which was of tremendous economic importance. The urge to aquire new lands lead to tension with neighbouring areas and even had to be taken to the courts (1417/18). Disputes about border rights flared up again during the 17th century and Johann Franz Schmid, the bailiff of Uri, had to step in to mediate and it wasnt until 1680 that the borders between Glarus and Schwyz were finally determined. Even today it is still joked about the stealing of the Klön Valley.
The Pragel Pass gained historical importance with the retreat of the Russion general Alexander Suworow, who retreated from defeat in upper Italy via the Gotthard Pass, Altdorf, Chinzig Chulm and through the Muota Valley into the Klön Valley and Glarus on his way back to Russia in 1799.
Although there were no particular geological problems, the project to build a road over the Pragel Pass (1766-1908) continually fell through and a projected narrow-guage railway was also never realized (1911). It wasnt until 1939 that the Swiss Federal Government agreed to subsidise the building of a goods road. The Glarner side was built in 1940 and the Schwyz side in 1978 (with assistance from the Swiss army). The Glarner parliament forbade the use of the road on weekends, which the Swiss government also supported in 1981 and since then the road is closed for motorised traffic between Klöntal and Richisau on Saturday and Sunday. The area offers nature-lovers plenty to see with the Bödmeren forest, Silberen, Charetalp and bike riders can enjoy the car free (but not sweat free) road!
Closed time during winter: Opening / Closing Pragelpass
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pragelpass | 16.05. - 03.11. | 07.06. - 18.11. | 08.06. - 10.11. | 01.06. - 18.11. | 14.06. - 02.11. | 19.05. - 26.10. | 20.06. - 07.11. | 21.06. - 29.10. | 31.05. - 23.10. | 13.06. - 07.11. | 03.06. - 21.11. |
Technical Data
Location
Signalisation
- Fahrverbot für Gesellschaftswagen über 3.5 t Gesamtgewicht und für Kleinbusse über 14 Plätze.
- Fahrverbot für Lastwagen über 3.5 t Gesamtgewicht, ausgenommen für land- und forstwirtschaftlichen Verkehr.
- Fahrverbot für Anhänger, ausgenommen für land- und forstwirtschaftlichen Verkehr.
- Fahrverbot für Mililärfahrzeuge über 12t Gesamtgewicht
- Fahrverbot für Militärfahrzeuge über 12t Gesamtgewicht.
- Samstags und sonntags gilt ein Verbot für Motorwagen und Motorräder, ab 5.5 km nach
- Passhöhe (Kantonsgrenze SZ/GL) bis Richisau, ca. 2 km. Zuständigkeit beim Kanton Glarus.
Passes
- Open, with restrictionsUnchanged valid since:: 16.09.2026, 22:005°C12%30.4 KmWinter closure (Oct/May)
Preda - La Punt Chamues-ch
Important Notice: On Sunday, September 20, 2026, a sporting event (“Alpen Challenge”) will take place between 6:45 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. in several regions of the canton of Graubünden. The start and finish are in Lantsch/Lenz.
“Short Course”: Lantsch – Tiefencastel – Albula – Silvaplana – Julier – Tiefencastel – Lantsch/Lenz
“Long Course”: from Silvaplana, continuing via Maloja – Chiavenna – Splügen – Thusis – Tiefencastel – Lantsch/Lenz.
Please note: Between Crap Alv and Albula Hospice, traffic disruption and waiting times of up to 30 minutes are to be expected on the following days, between 7.00 pm and 5.00 am each day, due to road resurfacing works
Thursday 10 September 2026 – Friday 11 September 2026
Monday, 14 September 2026 – Tuesday, 15 September 2026
Tuesday, 15 September 2026 – Wednesday, 16 September 2026
Wednesday, 16 September 2026 – Thursday, 17 September 2026
Next update: 17 September 2026, 05:00 - Open, no restrictionsUnchanged valid since:: 13.09.2026, 16:385°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, 17:569°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:: 29.08.2026, 18:163°C14.6%27 KmWinter closure (Jan /May)
- Open, no restrictionsUnchanged valid since:: 07.09.2026, 21:212°C11%29 KmWinter closure (Oct/May)
- Open, no restrictionsUnchanged valid since:: 10.06.2026, 17:586°C12.7%21.3 KmWinter closure (Oct/May)
La Motta - Country border
Traffic information for the bordering South Tyrol/Passes: www.suedtirol.com/verkehr/berg-paesse
- Open, no restrictionsUnchanged valid since:: 29.05.2026, 17:066°C11%32 KmWinter closure from Langis: November - April
Sarnen - Entlebuch
The urgent structural work has been completed. The road is now open again.
On the Obwalden side, the road remains open during the winter as far as Langis.
- Open, no restrictionsUnchanged valid since:: 13.05.2026, 14:426°C12%39 KmWinter closure from Mörlialp (Oct / May)
Giswil - Sörenberg, "Panoramastrasse"
Important notice: On 13 May 2026, Panoramastrasse will reopen to traffic from 3 pm.
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.
- Open, no restrictionsUnchanged valid since:: 07.09.2026, 21:235°C9%24 KmWinter closure (Oct/May)
Hospental - Airolo
Tremola (Strada turistica) Passhöhe - Airolo: 3.5 t. maximum weight
- Open, no restrictionsUnchanged valid since:: 07.09.2026, 21:252°C11%24 KmWinter closure (Oct/May)
Guttannen - Gletsch
- Open, no restrictionsUnchanged valid since:: 22.06.2026, 17:497°C11%44 KmWinter closure (Oct/May)
Bourg-St-Pierre - national border
Important notice: The Great St Bernard Pass will reopen on 22 June 2026 from 1100 hours.
- Open, no restrictionsUnchanged valid since:: 15.05.2026, 06:313°C15%28 KmWinter closure (Oct/May)
Meiringen - Grindelwald
Pass opening 2026: Ascension Day, 14 May 2026, with the start of bus services.
There is a general driving ban on motorized traffic between Schwarzwaldalp and Grindelwald (Hotel Wetterhorn).
- Open, no restrictionsUnchanged valid since:: 02.04.2026, 13:547°C10.1%17 Kmopen all year round
Schwyz - Oberiberg
- Open, no restrictionsUnchanged valid since:: 16.09.2026, 22:026°C12%16 Kmopen all year round
Bivio - Silvaplana
Important Notice: On Sunday, September 20, 2026, a sporting event (“Alpen Challenge”) will take place between 6:45 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. in several regions of the canton of Graubünden. The start and finish are in Lantsch/Lenz.
“Short Course”: Lantsch – Tiefencastel – Albula – Silvaplana – Julier – Tiefencastel – Lantsch/Lenz
“Long Course”: from Silvaplana, continuing via Maloja – Chiavenna – Splügen – Thusis – Tiefencastel – Lantsch/LenzWinter 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
- Open, no restrictionsUnchanged valid since:: 13.09.2026, 16:405°C9%35 KmWinter closure (Oct/May)
Urigen - Urnerboden
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.
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:: 07.09.2026, 21:276°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, with restrictionsUnchanged valid since:: 16.09.2026, 22:018°C9%30 Kmopen all year round
Silvaplana - Casaccia
Important Notice: On Sunday, September 20, 2026, a sporting event (“Alpen Challenge”) will take place between 6:45 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. in several regions of the canton of Graubünden. The start and finish are in Lantsch/Lenz.
“Short Course”: Lantsch – Tiefencastel – Albula – Silvaplana – Julier – Tiefencastel – Lantsch/Lenz
“Long Course”: from Silvaplana, continuing via Maloja – Chiavenna – Splügen – Thusis – Tiefencastel – Lantsch/LenzNote: Due to construction work (rock removal), Malojastrasse between Sils Föglias and Plaun da Lej must be closed to all traffic as follows:
Wednesday, September 23, through Friday, September 25, 2026, and from Tuesday, September 29, through Thursday, October 1, 2026, between 8:15 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. and between 1:15 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. Friday, September 25, 2026, from 8:15 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
The road will be open to traffic for 15 minutes at the top of every hour.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,
- Open, no restrictionsUnchanged valid since:: 07.09.2026, 21:286°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:: 07.09.2026, 21:305°C6%23 KmWinter closure (Oct/May)
Tschamut - Andermatt
- Closed until further noticeUnchanged valid since:: 16.09.2026, 22:194°C14.3%35 Kmopen all year round
Zernez - Tschierv
Closed until further notice due to a landslide between La Drossa and Tschierv. Next update: September 17, 09 26, at 5:00 p.m.
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
- Open, no restrictionsUnchanged valid since:: 02.07.2026, 15:095°C18%50 KmWinter closure (Oct/May)
Muotathal - Glarus
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/ - Open, no restrictionsUnchanged valid since:: 17.05.2026, 12:196°C9.7%17 KmWinter closure (Oct/May)
Hinterrhein - San Bernardino (Pass road, italien road).
- Open, no restrictionsUnchanged valid since:: 06.05.2026, 16:277°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:: 16.09.2026, 22:012°C13%39 KmWinter closure (Oct/May)
Splügen - Country border
Important Notice: On Sunday, September 20, 2026, a sporting event (“Alpen Challenge”) will take place between 6:45 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. in several regions of the canton of Graubünden. The start and finish are in Lantsch/Lenz.
“Short Course”: Lantsch – Tiefencastel – Albula – Silvaplana – Julier – Tiefencastel – Lantsch/Lenz
“Long Course”: from Silvaplana, continuing via Maloja – Chiavenna – Splügen – Thusis – Tiefencastel – Lantsch/Lenz - Open, no restrictionsUnchanged valid since:: 07.09.2026, 21:421°C9%46 KmWinter closure (Oct/May)
Wassen - Innertkirchen
- Open, with restrictionsUnchanged valid since:: 15.09.2026, 08:273°C12%33 KmWinter closure (Oct/May)
Sta. Maria i. M. - country border
Note: Due to a sporting event, the road between Bormio and Passo dello Stelvio will be closed on September 19, 2026, from 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
The Umbrail Pass up to the national border will remain open to traffic as usual.Traffic information for neighbouring South Tirol pass: www.suedtirol.com/verkehr/berg-paesse