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Mountain hotel near the pass.

great little pass

Nice little church, 2 cafes/bars in the village.

Great region for cycling

What a panorama and feeling of achievement to have made it over the pass by bike.

If you're only planning a one-day hike to the Würzjoch, I recommend the western approach from Brixen, St. Andrä. The approach from Lüsen is definitely worth the extra climb as an alternative. The gradient is undoubtedly very steep for much of the way, but I didn't see the 18-19% mentioned here, at least not on my Wahoo today. The biggest challenge lies in the first half, which is always an advantage in my opinion. The road surface varies greatly from "good" to "disastrous." Traffic was light, so you're mostly alone. (August, peak season) And I don't want to offend anyone, but due to a lack of transportation while on vacation, I (46 years old, averagely "talented" at best) rode up on a rental road bike (11-32 cassette) from the local bike shop (10 kg) without having to dismount. Go for it!!

The pass is beautifully nestled between the rolling meadows of Lüsen to the north and the Pütia meadows with the steep walls of the eponymous mountain (Sas de Pütia / Peitlerkofel) to the south. From here, you have access to one of South Tyrol's most precious natural landscapes:

From here, you can enjoy a magnificent view of the Michelsburg Castle, which towers picturesquely above the valley. The panorama is especially beautiful on clear days—a real photo opportunity!