Stralegg
Switzerland, europe
2.5 km
1,675 m
hard
Year-round
# Stralegg Pass: A Thrilling Alpine Adventure
Nestled in the stunning Appenzell Alps of Switzerland's St. Gallen canton, just a stone's throw from the Liechtenstein border, Stralegg Pass sits at a breathtaking 1,675 meters (5,495 feet). This isn't your average mountain drive—it's an adrenaline-pumping experience that'll test both your skills and nerves.
Fair warning: this road is seriously steep and cramped. You'll be navigating hairpin turns and switchbacks with a gnarly 18% gradient that'll have your hands gripping the wheel. Most of the route is paved (thank goodness), but brace yourself for the final 2.5km where the road transitions to gravel. It's rough, it's rustic, and it's absolutely wild.
If you're after jaw-dropping Alpine scenery combined with an edge-of-your-seat driving experience, Stralegg delivers on both fronts. Just make sure you're confident behind the wheel before tackling this beast—it's not for the faint of heart!
Where is it?
Stralegg is located in Switzerland (europe). Coordinates: 46.6986, 8.3422
Road Details
- Country
- Switzerland
- Continent
- europe
- Length
- 2.5 km
- Max Elevation
- 1,675 m
- Difficulty
- hard
- Coordinates
- 46.6986, 8.3422
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