Vorarlberg · Austria
Furkajoch
L51Damüls to Laterns
Narrow 1,761 m Vorarlberg pass between Damüls and the Rhine valley.
The Furkajoch (1,761 m) connects the Bregenzerwald near Damüls with the Frutz valley near Laterns and Rankweil, a quiet alpine crossing popular with motorcyclists. The road is fully paved but turns notably narrow on the upper sections where cars struggle to pass, with gradients up to about 14% and two uphill tunnels on the Laterns side. It is closed in winter, and the tight, walled sections demand care when meeting oncoming traffic.
Furkajoch on the map3.7 mi · point to point
DamülsStart · Vorarlberg
LaternsEnd · Vorarlberg
Navigate to the start: Apple Maps · Google Maps
Character
Corners25bends
Tightness7of 10
Max gradient14%≈ 1-in-7
Hairpins2bends over 150°
Climb309 mtotal ascent
Summit1,760 mhighest point of the line · 5,774 ft
Corners
busiest around mile 1Elevation
under 4%4 to 8%over 8%1,451 to 1,760 mFrom the road
Points of interest3 stops
- FurkajochViewpoint3.7 mi in
- BettlerjöchleViewpoint3.4 mi in
- Damülser FurkaViewpoint1.6 mi in
Hazards
- Very narrow upper sections where cars cannot easily pass
- Gradients up to ~14% with tunnels on the Laterns approach
- Closed in winter
Sources
“The road through the summit is fully paved, yet steep and narrow in parts.”
Route traced from OpenStreetMap, with its stats measured from that line. How the roads are mapped
Driving the Furkajoch: quick answers
How long does it take to drive the Furkajoch?
Furkajoch runs 3.7 miles (6.0 km) and takes about 8 min to drive without stops.
How difficult is the Furkajoch to drive?
We rate it demanding: 25 corners including 2 hairpins, a maximum gradient of 14%, and a tightness of 7 out of 10.
When is the best time to drive the Furkajoch?
Spring and Summer and Autumn are best. The road closes seasonally over winter; check it has reopened before setting out.
Nearby roads
The closest great drives to Furkajoch.
Furkajoch
DirectionsGet the app