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St. Gotthard Pass The Gotthard Pass divides waterways and connects various cultural and linguistic areas. Its significance as an "Alpine transversal" began at the beginning of the 13th century with the construction of the legendary Devil's Bridge in the Schöllenen Gorge. For many centuries, trade caravans (trading cattle and cheese for grain, wine, rice, and salt), mercenaries, messengers, and even entire armies crossed the pass. Between 1818 and 1836, the canton of Uri, with the help of other cantons, expanded the pass road, thus achieving its predominance among Swiss Alpine passes. The Gotthard Pass has significantly shaped the economy and culture of Central Switzerland for centuries. Until the opening of the Gotthard Railway in 1882, the Gotthard Pass was also used in winter. Dozens of roadmen and shovel workers were employed for this purpose. In 1922, the post bus replaced the stagecoach, and with the introduction of gasoline duties in 1923, the expansion of the pass roads began, continuing to this day. The old pass road on the south side, the Tremola between the top of the pass and Airolo, is still preserved and passable. This stretch of road recalls more tranquil journeys over the Gotthard that occurred not so long ago. In the 19th and 20th centuries, the Gotthard Pass was "condensed" into a myth, a symbol of Switzerland's independence, unity, and identity. Text / Source: Interest Group for Alpine Passes IAP, PO Box 11, 6491 Realp https://alpen-paesse.ch/de/alpenpaesse/gotthardpass

very pretty here, very pretty

In summer, arrival by post bus from Andermatt or Airolo is possible.

A must-see for every road cyclist! Featuring arguably the most famous cobblestone road in the Alps...

The Gotthard pass is located at an altitude of 2,106 meters and connects the canton of Ticino in Italian Switzerland with the canton of Uri in German-speaking Switzerland. Historically the San Gottardo pass was important for pilgrims who wanted to reach Rome: this, in fact, was one of the quickest passages to cross the Alps. At the summit there is the Piazza lake and the San Gottardo hospice, founded in 1237 .

Superb lake with the reflection of the mountains

The name comes from the fact that many Habsburg soldiers drowned here when trying to escape. By the way, there is a lot of hustle and bustle here in the summer. Crowds of cars and especially motorcycles (with their smelly two-stroke engines) make this place an unreal place in a barren alpine landscape.

There is something very special about arriving at the Gotthard. The atmosphere and joy about the climb and the infamous tremola is unique. Once at the top you can't help but take a picture. Beautiful landscapes, great views and restaurants with many happy and tired cyclists await you. This pass has decent potential for addiction. He's worth every bit of suffering.