Status

Opensince 27 May 2026

Source: Demo data (not real pass status)

Checked 30 Oct 2026, 21:56

Always confirm with official road info before riding.

Sample data

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Rating

Two separate values: how good the pass is to ride in general, and how nice it is today.

Passklar rating from route data

3.0

Data coverage 61% · Calculated from data, not rider reviews. How we rate

Riding funweight 30%4.5

max. 9% gradient · hairpins: no counted source · 35 km long
Viewsweight 25%3.0

summit 1,948 m · viewpoints: no data · no glacier/lake mentioned
Roadweight 15%2.0

narrow road
Quietweight 15%3.0

moderate traffic
Facilitiesweight 15%2.0

1 food, stay or fuel entries (curated entries only)

Today's rating from weather and pass status

Open

4.0

−1 cold at the top (feels −4 °C)

As of 21:56 · summit values estimated · Always confirm with official road info before riding.

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Live view

Webcam images around the summit and the latest measured temperature. Images only show one spot; they do not replace official road information.

No webcam is available for this pass at the moment.

As of 30 Oct 2026, 21:56 (stored data) Placeholder images, not real webcams. Real images appear once the webcam service is connected.

02

Valley vs summit forecast

Valley and summit side by side, so you pack for the top, not for the car park. Sample data

Unterschächen (660 m) vs summit (1,948 m)
Day	Valley		Summit (estimated)
Day	min / max °C	Rain	min / max °C	Rain	Wind
Sat 31 Oct	7 / 12	0% · 0.0 mm	−1 / 4	0% · 0.0 mm	16 km/h
Sun 1 Nov	5 / 9	50% · 0.7 mm	−4 / 1	50% · 0.7 mm	29 km/h
Mon 2 Nov	10 / 14	40% · 1.5 mm	1 / 5	40% · 1.5 mm	13 km/h
Tue 3 Nov	4 / 10	80% · 8.3 mm	−4 / 2	80% · 8.3 mm	32 km/h

Weather: Demo data (not a forecast). Summit values marked “est.” are estimated from the valley at 0.65 °C per 100 m. Summit values are estimated from the valley forecast (0.65 °C per 100 m). No summit station nearby.Updated 30 Oct 2026, 21:56

Dress for today on top

−1 to 4 °C

feels like −8 °C at 60 km/h · hourly forecast · Wind up to 12 km/h (Klausenpass) · Summit arrival about 09:00
Tyres are cold – take the first kilometres gently

Full advice in the pass planner

Tyres & road Rule of thumbAir near freezing: wet patches can freeze, especially on shaded stretches, bridges and...

Visor Rule of thumbFog-free visor: double-walled (Pinlock) or anti-fog coated visor, or anti-fog spray.Compare 2 matching products →

Gloves Rule of thumbWinter gloves with liners.

Jacket Rule of thumbFull winter layering: thermal liner, windproof outer, all vents closed.Our pick: Sella Transalp Jacket →

Matching bundle for this pass now

Autumn bundle 4.5

Chosen by month (October), summit 1,948 m and today's forecast. 2 of 10 slots recommended · provisional, fewer than half the slots filled

Gear tip

Klausenpass, tomorrow feels like −12 °C

Visor / Pinlock: Fog-free visor: double-walled (Pinlock) or anti-fog coated visor, or anti-fog spray. Our pick: Nordwand Tourer FF 5.0
Gloves: Winter gloves with liners.

Advice from the kit rules. Products only with at least 4.0 stars Passklar score; not a test. · estimated

Show all tips (16)

Tyres & road SafetyAir near freezing: wet patches can freeze, especially on shaded stretches, bridges and dips. If there is ice, do not ride. Rule of thumb
Tyres & road SafetyTyres are cold – take the first kilometres gently. Build up braking and acceleration gradually over the first 10 minutes, and again after every break. Rule of thumb
Tyres & road SafetyCold lowers tyre pressure: check it before you leave, with cold tyres. Rule of thumb
Tyres & road SafetyAutumn: wet leaves make the road very slippery. Hoarfrost in the morning, and moisture in shaded spots all day. Tyre grip drops in cooler temperatures. ifz.de (opens in a new tab)
Visor SafetyFog-free visor: double-walled (Pinlock) or anti-fog coated visor, or anti-fog spray. Rule of thumb Compare 2 matching products →
Visor SafetyLow autumn sun and fog banks: a sun visor or sunglasses help against glare, but take them off at dusk. Slow down when the sun dazzles you. ifz.de (opens in a new tab) Compare 2 matching products →
Gloves SafetyWinter gloves with liners. Rule of thumb
Jacket SafetyFull winter layering: thermal liner, windproof outer, all vents closed. Rule of thumb Our pick: Sella Transalp Jacket →
Base layer SafetyThermal underwear top and bottom. Rule of thumb
Mid layer SafetyThick mid layer. Rule of thumb
Mid layer SafetyEarly on the summit is the coldest part of the day. Wear a layer you can take off in the valley later. Rule of thumb
Neck SafetyBalaclava. Rule of thumb
Heated gear SafetyHeated vest, gloves or grips strongly recommended. Rule of thumb
Riding SafetyConsider a later start: the summit is usually warmer around midday. Check the ice rule below. Rule of thumb
Riding SafetyAvoid hard acceleration, big lean angles and hard braking. ifz.de (opens in a new tab)
Riding SafetyOnce autumn sets in, many passes close for snow. Check pass status the same morning. tcs.ch (opens in a new tab)

TyresSwiss law: at least 1.6 mm tread depth across the whole tread (VTS Art. 58). The wear indicator on motorcycle tyres sits at only 0.8 mm, so do not rely on it. TCS recommends at least 2 mm at the start of the season. For cold-season rides, the ifz recommends not letting tread drop below 4 mm. For pass touring, touring and sport-touring tyres (high-silica compounds) are the better fit: they warm up quickly and grip in the wet. Track and race tyres work only inside a high temperature window and are not suited to cold, wet mountain roads; slicks are not road-legal. Use the tyre pressures set by your motorcycle maker (owner's manual or sticker), checked with cold tyres. If your manual lists values for riding with a passenger or luggage, use those. The maximum pressure on the sidewall is not a riding pressure. Tyre age: the last four digits of the DOT code are the week and year of manufacture (4521 = week 45, 2021). Tyre makers advise a yearly check by a professional from 5 years of use and replacing tyres older than 10 years, even if they look fine. New tyres: ride gently for the first 100 km (gentle acceleration and braking, low lean angles). In cold weather this takes longer. Switzerland has no winter tyre obligation, but your vehicle must be roadworthy for the conditions (Art. 29 SVG). Tyres unsuited to winter conditions can mean a fine and problems with your insurer. Tyre makers advise against riding a motorcycle on snow or ice. Visor without cracks or scratches that affect your view. TCS suggests thinking about a new helmet after five to seven years. More on tyres

Swiss law: at least 1.6 mm tread depth across the whole tread (VTS Art. 58). The wear indicator on motorcycle tyres sits at only 0.8 mm, so do not rely on it. bfu.ch (opens in a new tab)

TCS recommends at least 2 mm at the start of the season. For cold-season rides, the ifz recommends not letting tread drop below 4 mm. tcs.ch (opens in a new tab)

For pass touring, touring and sport-touring tyres (high-silica compounds) are the better fit: they warm up quickly and grip in the wet. Track and race tyres work only inside a high temperature window and are not suited to cold, wet mountain roads; slicks are not road-legal. michelinman.com (opens in a new tab)

Use the tyre pressures set by your motorcycle maker (owner's manual or sticker), checked with cold tyres. If your manual lists values for riding with a passenger or luggage, use those. The maximum pressure on the sidewall is not a riding pressure. michelin.co.uk (opens in a new tab)

Tyre age: the last four digits of the DOT code are the week and year of manufacture (4521 = week 45, 2021). Tyre makers advise a yearly check by a professional from 5 years of use and replacing tyres older than 10 years, even if they look fine. michelinman.com (opens in a new tab)

New tyres: ride gently for the first 100 km (gentle acceleration and braking, low lean angles). In cold weather this takes longer. michelin.com.au (opens in a new tab)

Switzerland has no winter tyre obligation, but your vehicle must be roadworthy for the conditions (Art. 29 SVG). Tyres unsuited to winter conditions can mean a fine and problems with your insurer. Tyre makers advise against riding a motorcycle on snow or ice. tcs.ch (opens in a new tab)

Visor without cracks or scratches that affect your view. TCS suggests thinking about a new helmet after five to seven years. tcs.ch (opens in a new tab)

03

Event closures

Cycling races, hill climbs and other events that close the pass fully or partly.

25.Sep 2027

Klausenrennen Revival (historic hill climb), training runs

Sat 25 Sep 2027 · Time not given

Partial closureDelays possible – check source

Event 24–26 September 2027 (moved from 2026); Saturday has two training runs on the original course Linthal–Klausen summit. Closure times not published; permit requested from Glarus and Uri.

Source: zwischengas.com (opens in a new tab) · more sources: guidle.com (opens in a new tab) · checked 30 Oct 2026
26.Sep 2027

Klausenrennen Revival (historic hill climb), timed runs

Sun 26 Sep 2027 · Time not given

Partial closureDelays possible – check source

Sunday: two timed runs Linthal–Klausen summit and prize giving. Closure times not published.

Source: guidle.com (opens in a new tab) · more sources: zwischengas.com (opens in a new tab) · checked 30 Oct 2026
?2027

Klausen Monument (car-free day)

2027 date not yet published

Full closureMotorcycles affected

2027 date not yet published. So far the second Sunday of September (2025: 14th, 2026: 13th). Note: the Klausenrennen is also planned for late September 2027.

Source: glarnerland.ch (opens in a new tab) · checked 30 Oct 2026

Past events

13.Sep 2026

Klausen Monument (car-free day)

Sun 13 Sep 2026 · 10:00–16:00

Full closureMotorcycles affected

Sunday. Pass road between Linthal and Unterschächen closed to cars and motorcycles 10:00–16:00. PostBus runs. In 2025 Uri police closed it 09:00–16:00.

Source: glarnerland.ch (opens in a new tab) · more sources: bike-magazin.de (opens in a new tab) nau.ch (opens in a new tab) · checked 30 Oct 2026

All closures in the calendar

04

Opening history

Estimate based on 10 past seasons: the middle half (25th–75th percentile) of past opening days.

Expected next opening

12–24 May

Estimate based on 10 past seasons

Median opening: 19 May
Earliest: 2 May
Latest: 5 Jun
Median closing: 5 Nov

Usually opens: May / early June (2016–2025: 2 May – 5 Jun)
Usually closes: late October / November

Dots: opening (black) and closing (red) per year. Line: open season.

Sources (10)

Year	Opened	Closed	Source
2025	2 May	31 Oct	alpen-paesse.ch (opens in a new tab)
2024	24 May	11 Nov	alpen-paesse.ch (opens in a new tab)
2023	19 May	2 Nov	alpen-paesse.ch (opens in a new tab)
2022	11 May	7 Nov	alpen-paesse.ch (opens in a new tab)
2021	2 Jun	4 Nov	alpen-paesse.ch (opens in a new tab)
2020	4 May	20 Nov	alpen-paesse.ch (opens in a new tab)
2019	5 Jun	4 Nov	alpen-paesse.ch (opens in a new tab)
2018	17 May	29 Oct	alpen-paesse.ch (opens in a new tab)
2017	19 May	6 Nov	alpen-paesse.ch (opens in a new tab)
2016	20 May	7 Nov	alpen-paesse.ch (opens in a new tab)

05

Elevation profile

Narrow, scenic road with the Urnerboden alpine plain and the Fätschbach waterfalls; tight hairpins down to Linthal.

Profile drawn from 3 waypoints; intermediate points may be approximate.

Today’s high on top

4°

Klausenpass · 1,948 m · 12° down in Unterschächen · estimated

Stations
Station	km	Altitude	Average gradient to next	Temp. vs start
Unterschächen	0.0	1,000 m	9%	±0 °C
Klausenpass	10.0	1,948 m	-5%	−6 °C
Linthal	35.0	660 m	–	+2 °C

Difficulty: Moderate

Max gradient: 9%
Road width: Narrow
Traffic: Medium
Winter: Closed in winter

Max 9%. Vehicles wider than 2.30 m need a permit (canton GL regime) → narrow road. Postbuses run here; expect horn signals and stopping for buses.

Sources: alpen-paesse.ch (opens in a new tab), gl.ch (opens in a new tab)

Noise limits and bans within 60 km

No listed restriction within 60 km.

06

Along the way: views, food, fuel

Viewpoints, places to eat, fuel and places to stay on the pass road, by km from Unterschächen. Sample data

View 0
Food & drink 3
Fuel 1
Stay 2

4.7 km
Demo-Einkehr 17 Demo Restaurant

Season
–

Opening hours
Mo-Su 10:00-22:00

Source
Demo entry (placeholder for OSM)
8.3 km
Hotel Klausenpass Hotel / guest house Hotel and restaurant almost at the top, on the Uri side. Season May to October.

Season
May–October

Source
alpen-paesse.ch (opens in a new tab) · Website (opens in a new tab)
13.5 km
Demo-Café 7 Demo Café

Season
May–October

Opening hours
May-Oct: Mo-Su 08:30-17:30

Source
Demo entry (placeholder for OSM)
25.2 km
Demo-Einkehr 18 Demo Restaurant

Season
–

Opening hours
Mo-Su 10:00-22:00

Source
Demo entry (placeholder for OSM)
27.2 km
Demo-Unterkunft 2 Demo Hotel / guest house

Season
–

Opening hours
Mo-Su 07:00-22:00

Source
Demo entry (placeholder for OSM)
34.2 km
Demo-Tankstelle 7 Demo Fuel station · automated pump

Season
–

Opening hours
Mo-Su 06:00-22:00

Source
Demo entry (placeholder for OSM)

Check the season and opening hours with the business before you ride; no guarantee. Permanently closed places are hidden. Opening hours as in OpenStreetMap – check with the business.

Entries «Demo-…» are invented placeholders for the preview, not real places. The monthly OpenStreetMap update replaces them with real entries.

Plan it with stops in the tour planner

Sources

https://alpen-paesse.ch/en/alpenpaesse/klausenpass/ (opens in a new tab)
Source: Demo data (not real pass status)
Weather: Demo data (not a forecast). Summit values marked “est.” are estimated from the valley at 0.65 °C per 100 m.Updated 30 Oct 2026, 21:56

Always confirm with official road info before riding. Official road info: the cantonal road offices and national traffic information.

Klausenpass