Lukmanier Pass
416Disentis/Mustér to Olivone · Grisons
Distance23.9mi · 38 km
Drive time44 minon the road
DifficultyEasy
MountainValleyLakes
Lowest main Alpine watershed crossing, Disentis to Ticino
The Lukmanier Pass (1,915 m) carries main road 416 from Disentis in the Vorderrhein valley over the central Alps toward Biasca in Ticino, the lowest of the Swiss main passes crossing the principal Alpine watershed. The well-graded road runs past the Lai da Sontga Maria reservoir through gentle serpentines, with a maximum gradient of about 9%. It is kept open in most winters but frequently closes overnight and after heavy snow, so winter tyres and weather checks are essential.
Where it runs
Disentis/MustérStart · Grisons
OlivoneEnd · Switzerland
Character
Corners40bends
Tightness3of 10
Max gradient9%≈ 1-in-11
Hairpins2tight bends
Climb813 mtotal ascent
Summit1944 mhighest point · 6378 ft
SpringSummerAutumnWinter
Elevation
1059 m rangeKnow before you go
- Often closes overnight and after heavy snow
- Winter tyres required when open in winter
- Reservoir-side and tunnel sections near the summit
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