Swissotic

Timmelsjoch

AT · Tyrol / South TyrolUnknown
Elevation2,474m
Length35 km
Max gradient13%
Hairpins28
Surfacefair
Difficultychallenging
SeasonJune–October
TollYes

The Timmelsjoch at 2,474m crosses the Austrian-Italian border between the Ötztal and Passeier valleys. The Austrian side is a modern toll road — smooth, wide, tunnelled in places. The Italian side is the opposite: narrow, unguarded, and raw. That contrast is half the appeal. Surface quality drops sharply after the border. Lowered cars should avoid the Italian side entirely. The motorcycle museum at the top is worth a look even if you're in a car. Open June to October. Toll is around €16 for a car. Best combined with a run through the Ötztal from Innsbruck.

Car suitability

Lowered carsNot recommendedMax gradient of 13% — lowered cars risk scraping at transitions.
Wide-body carsNot recommendedNarrow sections make passing difficult for cars wider than 2m.

Current conditions

No recent reports — be the first to report conditions on this road.

Car-friendly hotels near Timmelsjoch

Coming soon — curated hotels with covered parking and easy road access.