Riedbergpass
OA9Obermaiselstein to Balderschwang · Bavaria
Distance3.2mi · 5.1 km
Drive time7 minon the road
DifficultyDemanding
MountainForest
Germany's highest paved mountain pass, deep in the Allgäu Alps
The Riedbergpass crosses the Allgäu Alps between Obermaiselstein and Balderschwang, its road topping out around 1,400 m as the highest drivable mountain pass in Germany. Steep ramps reach about 16% as the route winds up through forest and high pasture near the Austrian border. The gradient and tight bends make it hard going for underpowered or heavily laden vehicles, snow and ice can close it in winter, and it is popular with cyclists and motorcyclists in season.
Where it runs
ObermaiselsteinStart · Bavaria
BalderschwangEnd · Germany
Character
Corners24bends
Tightness7of 10
Max gradient16%≈ 1-in-6
Hairpins0tight bends
Climb174 mtotal ascent
Summit1436 mhighest point · 4711 ft
SpringSummerAutumn
Elevation
329 m rangeKnow before you go
- Sustained ~16% gradients on tight bends
- Winter snow and ice closures
- Cyclists and motorcyclists in season
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