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1480 Oberjoch The Oberjoch at 1,480m straddles the German-Austrian border in the Allgäu Alps, featuring the famous 106 hairpin bends of the Jochstrasse — the highest concentration of switchbacks on any German road. A short but technically intense and thoroughly enjoyable ride.

2429 Furka Pass The Furka Pass at 2,429m in the Swiss Alps is famous for its starring role in the James Bond film For Your Eyes Only. The road crosses between Gletsch and Andermatt through barren, moon-like high-alpine terrain with views of the Rhône Glacier.

2509 Timmelsjoch The Timmelsjoch (Passo del Rombo) at 2,509m straddles the Austrian-Italian border and is one of the highest paved border crossings in the Alps. A toll road on both sides, it offers spectacular remote high-alpine scenery with little traffic compared to its famous neighbours.

2036 Silvretta The Silvretta Hochalpenstrasse at 2,036m is a scenic toll road in the Austrian Alps connecting Partenen with Ischgl. The route loops around the stunning Silvretta reservoir with views of the Piz Buin massif, making it as much a sightseeing drive as a pass crossing.

1790 Sölklpass The Sölklpass at 1,790m is a quiet alpine pass in the Niedere Tauern range of Styria, connecting the Murtal with the Ennstal. A narrow, winding road through forested slopes and alpine meadows, it rewards riders who seek out less-travelled routes.

1783 Turacher Höhe The Turacher Höhe at 1,783m connects Styria and Carinthia through a beautiful alpine landscape of lakes and forests. A popular destination in its own right, the pass area features the picturesque Turacher See and good tourism infrastructure.

1773 Flexenpass The Flexenpass at 1,773m provides access to the Lech valley and Zürs ski resort in the Vorarlberg Alps. The road features impressive engineering with galleries and tunnels protecting it from avalanches, and delivers fine alpine views throughout.

1759 Furkajoch The Furkajoch at 1,759m is a scenic pass in the Bregenzerwald range connecting the Rhine valley with the Bregenzerwald region of Vorarlberg. A pleasant, moderately challenging road through typical alpine pasture and forest scenery.

1641 Katschberg The Katschberg at 1,641m is a historic Salzburg-Carinthia border crossing in the Niedere Tauern, today traversed by both the old federal road and the A10 motorway. The pass road offers a quiet, scenic alternative to the tunnel-heavy motorway route.

1530 Nassfeld The Nassfeld (Pramollo) pass at 1,530m is a border crossing between Austria and Italy in the Carnic Alps. The road connects Hermagor in Carinthia with the Friulian plain, passing through beautiful alpine scenery with views towards the Julian Alps.