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Nufenen Pass (Passo della Novena)

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Nufenen Pass (Passo della Novena)

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Nufenen Pass (Passo della Novena)

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    1. Ulrichen – View of Gries Glacier loop from Ulrichen

    49.4km

    04:31

    2,010m

    2,010m

    Expert bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Expert bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Expert bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    August 15, 2020

    At 2,478 m, the Nufenen Pass is the highest Alpine crossing in Switzerland and forms the border between Valais and Ticino. From the east you can reach the top of the pass via the Val Bedretto along the Ticino and through numerous serpentines to Ulrichen. The pass is surrounded by Piz Nero (2904 m) in the north and the Italian border in the south.
    The Nufenen Pass is one of the youngest alpine crossings ever, because it was only built 30 years ago. Due to its high average gradient, its countless serpentines and its susceptibility to wind (in both directions), the Nufenen is one of the toughest.

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      September 7, 2018

      Here you can be proud of what you have achieved. Great view of the peaks and glaciers of the area.

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        August 14, 2021

        highest pass within Switzerland (both sides)

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          Location: Ticino, Switzerland

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