Status

Closedsince 29 Oct 2026

Closed for winter (demo)

Opening expected 31 May – 14 Jun · estimate based on 10 past seasons

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

3.5

Data coverage 72% · Calculated from data, not rider reviews. How we rate

Riding funweight 30%4.0

max. 18% gradient · hairpins: no counted source · 50 km long
Viewsweight 25%3.5

summit 1,548 m · viewpoints: no data · lake or reservoir in the description
Roadweight 15%2.0

narrow road
Quietweight 15%5.0

little traffic
Facilitiesweight 15%2.0

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

Today's rating from weather and pass status

Closed

No stars for today while the pass is closed or its status is unknown.

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

Sample data

01

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

Muotathal (529 m) vs summit (1,548 m)
Day	Valley		Summit (estimated)
Day	min / max °C	Rain	min / max °C	Rain	Wind
Sat 31 Oct	6 / 12	50% · 0.7 mm	0 / 6	50% · 0.7 mm	32 km/h
Sun 1 Nov	4 / 11	90% · 1.9 mm	−3 / 4	90% · 1.9 mm	44 km/h
Mon 2 Nov	5 / 10	90% · 5.0 mm	−1 / 4	90% · 5.0 mm	10 km/h
Tue 3 Nov	6 / 12	60% · 6.8 mm	−1 / 6	60% · 6.8 mm	14 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

0 to 6 °C, rain 50%

feels like −6 °C at 60 km/h · hourly forecast · Wind up to 24 km/h (Pragelpass) · 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 1,548 m and today's forecast. 2 of 10 slots recommended · provisional, fewer than half the slots filled

Show all tips (15)

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
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.

No known closures for events.

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

31 May – 14 Jun

Estimate based on 10 past seasons

Median opening: 8 Jun
Earliest: 16 May
Latest: 21 Jun
Median closing: 5 Nov

Usually opens: mid May – late June (2016–2025: 16 May – 21 Jun)
Usually closes: late October – mid November (2016–2025: 23 Oct – 18 Nov)

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

Sources (10)

Year	Opened	Closed	Source
2025	16 May	3 Nov	alpen-paesse.ch (opens in a new tab)
2024	7 Jun	18 Nov	alpen-paesse.ch (opens in a new tab)
2023	8 Jun	10 Nov	alpen-paesse.ch (opens in a new tab)
2022	1 Jun	18 Nov	alpen-paesse.ch (opens in a new tab)
2021	14 Jun	2 Nov	alpen-paesse.ch (opens in a new tab)
2020	19 May	26 Oct	alpen-paesse.ch (opens in a new tab)
2019	20 Jun	7 Nov	alpen-paesse.ch (opens in a new tab)
2018	21 Jun	29 Oct	alpen-paesse.ch (opens in a new tab)
2017	31 May	23 Oct	alpen-paesse.ch (opens in a new tab)
2016	13 Jun	7 Nov	alpen-paesse.ch (opens in a new tab)

05

Elevation profile

Remote, mostly single-lane road parallel to the Klausen, from the Muotatal past the Klöntalersee to Glarus; steep in places and closed to motor vehicles at weekends on the Glarus side.

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

Today’s high on top

6°

Pragelpass · 1,548 m · 12° down in Muotathal · estimated

Stations
Station	km	Altitude	Average gradient to next	Temp. vs start
Muotathal	0.0	607 m	3%	±0 °C
Pragelpass	31.0	1,548 m	-5%	−6 °C
Riedern	50.0	529 m	–	+1 °C

Difficulty: Demanding

Max gradient: 18%
Road width: Narrow
Traffic: Low
Winter: Closed in winter

Max 18% (IAP, Wikipedia) and 'mostly single lane' (IAP) → demanding. Weekend ban on the Glarus side keeps traffic low on weekdays only (UNCONFIRMED); the Klöntal approach is very busy on fine weekends (luzern.com).

Sources: alpen-paesse.ch (opens in a new tab), en.wikipedia.org (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 Muotathal. Sample data

View 2
Food & drink 3
Fuel 1
Stay 0

17.1 km
Demo-Aussicht 43 Demo Viewpoint

Season
open access

Opening hours
unknown

Source
Demo entry (placeholder for OSM)
21.0 km
Demo-Einkehr 31 Demo Restaurant

Season
May–October

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

Source
Demo entry (placeholder for OSM)
32.7 km
Alpwirtschaft Pragelpasshöhe Mountain inn / hut Alpine farm restaurant on the Pragel summit. Summer only, daily 08:00–22:00. Note the weekend driving ban from the SZ/GL border to Richisau.

Season
summer

Source
unterwegs.sob.ch (opens in a new tab)
35.6 km
Demo-Aussicht 18 Demo Viewpoint

Season
open access

Opening hours
unknown

Source
Demo entry (placeholder for OSM)
36.8 km
Demo-Café 9 Demo Café

Season
–

Opening hours
unknown

Source
Demo entry (placeholder for OSM)
50.0 km
Demo-Tankstelle 37 Demo Fuel station

Season
–

Opening hours
24/7

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/pragelpass/ (opens in a new tab)
https://stoos-muotatal.ch/en/pragelpass-street/ (opens in a new tab)
https://www.motorradundreisen.de/alpenpaesse/253_pragelpass.html (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.

Pragelpass