View of the Timmelsjoch Ascent – Scenic Road in Passeiertal loop from Sterzing-Pfitsch - Vipiteno-Val di Vizze

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Pfitsch - Val Di Vizze

View of the Timmelsjoch Ascent – Scenic Road in Passeiertal loop from Sterzing-Pfitsch - Vipiteno-Val di Vizze

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View of the Timmelsjoch Ascent – Scenic Road in Passeiertal loop from Sterzing-Pfitsch - Vipiteno-Val di Vizze

09:21

136km

4,670m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 25, 2026

Tips

Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 59.0 km for 849 m

Closed: • November-May (otherwise open)

After 59.9 km for 8.91 km

After 68.9 km for 8.91 km

After 77.8 km for 849 m

Closed: • November-May (otherwise open)

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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872 m

Historic Center of Vipiteno

Highlight • Monument

The so-called "Zwölferturm" - built in the 15th century - is one of the landmarks of Sterzing, which has so much to offer.

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4.85 km

Ascent to Jaufen Pass from Casateia

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The climb to the Passo Giovo (Jaufenpass) starting from Casateia is about 15 kilometers long and overcomes an altitude difference of 1,130 meters with a constant average gradient of around …

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19.6 km

Jaufenpass - Passo di Monte Giovo

Mountain Pass

31.2 km

View of the Passiria Valley from St. Leonhard

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The views of the Passiria valley are very beautiful from this town. The descent of the Jaunfenpass on its west side is spectacular.

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46.2 km

View of the Timmelsjoch Ascent

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The first climb to the Timmelsjoch, after the village of Moos, was the most strenuous for me – hang in there! After that, it gets "easier," and there's time to …

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68.6 km

Friendship Monument at the Timmelsjoch Pass

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The Friendship Monument at Timmelsjoch (also known as the Eagle Monument) is a symbolic monument located directly at the summit of the Timmelsjoch pass at an altitude of 2,474 meters. …

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68.7 km

Passo del Rombo / Timmelsjoch (2,509 m)

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The Timmelsjoch is undoubtedly one of the most impressive places in the Ötztal: far the rugged mountains open all the way down to the valley and the wind slowly drives …

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87.9 km

Scenic Road in Passeiertal

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It's worth stopping for a moment, because you should pay attention to the road on the descent.
An impressive landscape in the Passeier Valley!

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88.8 km

Hairpin Bends of Passo del Rombo

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Passo del Romo on the Italian side has 2 "tornanti" zones: in the first kilometers of the port, but especially in the final kilometers. In both places you get some spectacular photos.

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136 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

67.3 km

62.6 km

3.90 km

1.59 km

1.01 km

143 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

135 km

1.09 km

186 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (2,460 m)

Lowest point (670 m)

Weather

Thursday 8 October

17°C

4°C

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Max wind speed: 9.0 km/h

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Comments

July 22, 2026,Two Giants of South Tyrol 🏔️⛰️

What a day on the road bike! This tour connects two of the most beautiful and demanding passes in South Tyrol and challenges you from start to finish.

The first major test is the Jaufenpass. A steady, long climb with magnificent views and a perfect Alpine road feeling. Here you slowly find your rhythm and get a first impression of …

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August 7, 2024,Start auf dem Brenner - Jaufenpass - Timmelsjoch - Mautstation Obergurgl

From Timmelsjoch rain, then thunderstorms, so no nice descent

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July 5, 2024,2024.07.05 Day 2: Meritum. Timmelsjoch & Jaufenpass Ride 🩷🚵🩷

That was brutal.
From Sölden to Timmelsjoch (2474): 1300 m uphill on 24 km, 5.2 km of that are steeper than 10%, and the steepest 5 km have slope of 8.6%.
From St. Leonhard to Jaufenpass (2094): 1400 m uphill on 19.4 km, with an average slope of 7.7%.
I know, the numbers don't say everything!