The Top 20 Mountain Passes in the Swabian Jura
Whether it be for the views, for the climbs or for the downhill descents, browse our list of the best mountain passes in the Swabian Jura and make your next adventure one to remember. Contributed by the community, for the community, each mountain pass Highlight is a personal recommendation you know you can trust, so simply find your favorite and go.
Last updated: October 19, 2025
The saddle arch is a great connection to many highlights such as Teck Castle, the Rauber ruins and Breitenstein. There are many other highlights that can be driven and hiked from here.
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For racing cyclists very popular "passport" in the region. The two most striking points are the Lochenstein (962.9 meters) and the Lochenhörnle (956.4 meters). In summer, the driveway of Weilstetten …
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How cool, the Furtlepass can come up with a real passport sign. You don't get that often in the Swabian Alb. The long ascent to the Furtlepass at 630 meters …
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Not only sheep like it here. The shear (mole) has also spread here.
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As the Neuffener Steige is closed to motorcycles at the weekend, they all ride long, but mostly up rather than down. If it can be done anyway, so plan as a departure and not as a rise!
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Very scenic Alba climb from Bad Urach towards Würtingen. Crisp climb with a 15 percent gradient and a few switchbacks. Flatter at the top. New road surface.
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Comparatively moderate ascent to the Alb - but definitely a highly recommended alternative to the B28 or B465 if you are cycling from Bad Urach!
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Nice departure from the Alb at Melchingen to Talheim.
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Nice crisp driveway with a few hairpin bends.
It moves from huts in the Schmiechtal up to Justingen
It moves from huts in the Schmiechtal up to Justingen
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On the Gairenbuckel there is an extremely steep climb from Schlat with 18%, from Reichenbach in the Tale to drive more relaxed. Fantastically beautiful view of Göppingen down and towards Kaiserberge.
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