A paved road to the summit of Feldberg Pass
Germany, europe
16.2 km
1,235 m
moderate
Year-round
# Feldbergpass
Nestled in the heart of Baden-Württemberg's stunning Black Forest region, Feldbergpass is a 16.2 km (10.06 miles) scenic drive that connects Todtnau to Bundesstraße 500, running west to east through some seriously beautiful southwestern German landscape.
This fully paved mountain pass sits at 1,235m (4,051ft) elevation and follows Federal Highway B 317—a road with impressive historical credentials. Built back in the 1920s and paved between 1932-34, it's held up remarkably well. The asphalt is in great condition overall, though fair warning: you'll encounter some genuinely steep sections with grades reaching up to 10% that'll definitely keep your attention.
The real highlight? Head north from the pass and you can tackle a separate paved road that climbs all the way up to Feldberg peak itself. It's the perfect add-on if you've got time and want to maximize your mountain experience. Whether you're after dramatic elevation gain, Alpine views, or just a solid day of driving through the Black Forest, Feldbergpass absolutely delivers.
Where is it?
A paved road to the summit of Feldberg Pass is located in Germany (europe). Coordinates: 51.0069, 10.0392
Road Details
- Country
- Germany
- Continent
- europe
- Length
- 16.2 km
- Max Elevation
- 1,235 m
- Difficulty
- moderate
- Coordinates
- 51.0069, 10.0392
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