Albergo Saltner Edelweiss
Italy, europe
6.9 km
1,350 m
hard
Year-round
# Albergo Saltner Edelweiss: South Tyrol's Brutal Climb
Ready to test your driving skills? The road up to Albergo Saltner Edelweiss in South Tyrol is no joke. This mountain hotel sits at a seriously impressive 1,351 meters (4,429 feet), and getting there is one heck of a challenge.
Starting from Bolzano, you're looking at a 6.9-kilometer (4.3-mile) push uphill that'll have your engine working overtime. The average gradient sits at a gnarly 15.4%, but that's just the average—the road kicks it up to a jaw-dropping 30% at its steepest points. Seriously, this is some of Italy's gnarliest terrain.
Most of the route is paved asphalt, which is a blessing on these kinds of grades. The final stretch switches to an unpaved section that's closed to vehicles, so plan accordingly. But if you're the type who loves a white-knuckle drive with incredible mountain scenery, this is absolutely worth adding to your bucket list. Just make sure your brakes are in top shape before you attempt it!
Where is it?
Albergo Saltner Edelweiss is located in Italy (europe). Coordinates: 43.7701, 12.7220
Road Details
- Country
- Italy
- Continent
- europe
- Length
- 6.9 km
- Max Elevation
- 1,350 m
- Difficulty
- hard
- Coordinates
- 43.7701, 12.7220
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