The Timmelsjoch Pass from the Italian side is one of the most outstanding pass journeys in the Alps. The elevation gain of a good 1,800 meters on the main climb from St. Leonhard is on par with the nearby Stelvio Pass. Even if the number of switchbacks looks poor compared to the Timmelsjoch, the route and views are equally spectacular, even breathtaking. Two long tunnels can somewhat dampen the fun in heavy traffic (aka motorcycles...). And it's worth bearing in mind that you're climbing from 600 meters (from Merano even from 300 meters) to 2,500 meters. Even in midsummer, you can get chilly at the top of the pass, so a windbreaker is definitely recommended.

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Max

September 18, 2019

Opening hours until 20:00 clock, in the dark but very dangerous and better not to drive.

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Daniel

February 7, 2020

Two longer tunnels also require caution.

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Hubert Kreutz

August 2, 2020

Since the renovations 4 years ago, the Jaufenpass descent has been very easy to manage. There are only a few passages where the roads are not perfect!

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Mat

August 23, 2024

The tunnels are a bit tricky. You need confidence or a very bright light.

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Dieter Michael T

February 14, 2020

It's my dream to climb the Timmelsjoch on a road bike, wonderful and highly recommended 🚴🏼‍♂️
At countless points, the view opens up again and again into the valley or up to the mountain peaks, which is simply beautiful for the eyes and soul.
But, up at the pass, it also has its pitfalls; because it's unpredictable, because even in the middle of summer there's ice and snow, and the pass can sometimes be closed...

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Guido

August 8, 2020

Here we have to persevere But the last hairpin bends give you the feeling that you are almost there. And the view is just terrific.

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Siro Arias Valdés - Testadicorsa

November 20, 2023

I've attached a link to the @cyclingcols profile.
cyclingcols.com/col/Rombo_Timmelsjoch

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Ralf B.🚲🇩🇪

August 4, 2024

Very worth seeing, you have to see it

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Ralf B.🚲🇩🇪

August 4, 2024

Very worth seeing, you have to see it

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Ralf B.🚲🇩🇪

August 4, 2024

Very worth seeing, you have to see it

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Anton Strobel

August 11, 2024

The tour is strenuous, there are two confusing landscapes, and it's bad at the weekend because there are a lot of wild drivers and motorbikes.

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Ralf B.🚲🇩🇪

August 22, 2024

Very worth seeing, you have to see it

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Ralf B.🚲🇩🇪

August 28, 2024

Very worth seeing, you have to see it

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André Bieler

September 5, 2024

Great climb, iconic, brutal and beautiful.

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André Bieler

September 5, 2024

Great climb, iconic, brutal and beautiful.

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Ralf B.🚲🇩🇪

September 7, 2024

Very worth seeing, you have to see it

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Anton Heine

September 10, 2024

There can be fog and rain at 2500m even in midsummer at 5° 😉🙃

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karbonkrieger

January 17, 2025

This enormous effort is worth it for three reasons:
1 The view down on the hairpin bends.
2 The panoramic view at the top is something I will never forget.
3 Pain passes; pride remains.

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Holger

July 6, 2025

The classic climb to the Timmelsjoch, as you might know it from the Ötztal Cycle Marathon. But the route is also fun as a descent, provided there aren't too many cars in front of you and the road is dry.

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Siro Arias Valdés - Testadicorsa

November 20, 2023

Technical details: 29 km of climb with 1,783 meters of elevation gain and an average gradient of 6.2%.
This is the Italian side of one of the best passes in the Alps. It offers a wonderful variety of landscapes, with a winding road in perfect condition and many alternatives: a succession of hairpin bends, along cliffs with tunnels in the rock, very difficult sections, and rest areas. The final stretch with the succession of hairpin bends and rocky mountains is usually the most spectacular, but the image I have most clearly in my head is the intermediate section of galleries.

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