A very demanding road to Bergstation Schaufeljoch in the Alps

Bergstation Schaufeljoch is a high mountain cable car station at an elevation of 3,168m (10,393ft) above sea level, located in the Austrian state of Tyrol. It's one of the highest roads in Europe.

Bergstation Schaufeljoch

Where is Bergstation Schaufeljoch?

The cable car station is located in the western part of Austria, near the Italian border. At the exit from the station (not always open) is the "Top of Tyrol" viewing platform, where you can enjoy breathtaking views of over 100 peaks, including the Stubai Alps and the Dolomites.

Is the road to Bergstation Schaufeljoch unpaved?

Part of the Stubai Glacier ski area, the road to the summit is completely unpaved. It serves as a service road for maintaining the chairlift and is usually closed to private vehicles.

When is the road to Bergstation Schaufeljoch open?

Due to its high elevation, the road is completely impassable in winter. Only 4x4 vehicles can handle this very demanding challenge. The road is broad and solid but presents an extremely steep climb.

How long is the road to Bergstation Schaufeljoch?

The road is very tough and steep. Starting from Mutterbergalm, the ascent is 7.6 km (4.72 miles) long. Over this distance, the elevation gain is 1,150m (3,773ft), with an average gradient of 15.13%. However, the route includes alternating flat sections and extremely steep ramps exceeding 20%.
Pic: Raoul Körper

 

 

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