Bavaria · Germany
Kesselbergstraße
B11Kochel am See to Urfeld
Historic 14-hairpin pass linking Lakes Kochelsee and Walchensee.
The Kesselbergstraße, a stretch of the B11, twists over the 858 m Kesselberg pass between Kochel am See and Urfeld on the Walchensee, threading fourteen hairpin bends between the Herzogstand and Jochberg peaks. Dating in its modern form to the 1890s, it is a long-standing favourite for its sharp curves and lake views in the Bavarian foothills. A 60 km/h limit and no-overtaking rule cover the pass, a daily afternoon ban (15:00 to 22:00, April to October) stops motorcycles heading uphill toward Walchensee, and the bends draw heavy leisure traffic.
Where it runs4.9 mi · point to point
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Corners
busiest around mile 5Elevation
under 4%4–8%over 8%598.3 – 889.4 mFrom the road
Points of interest2 stops
- Cocula – HügelfestungViewpoint2.2 mi in
- BrandensteinViewpoint0.9 mi in
Hazards
- Tight hairpins with 60 km/h limit and overtaking ban
- Daily 15:00 to 22:00 uphill motorcycle ban, April to October
- Heavy tourist and motorcycle traffic
Sources
“Today, the road is still a beloved destination, especially for bikers.”
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