How to drive the unpaved road to Thurntaler in Tyrol?

Thurntaler is a high mountain peak at elevation of 2.390m (7,841ft) above sea level, located in the Austrian state of Tyrol.

Thurntaler

Where is Thurntaler?

The peak is located in the southwestern part of the country near the Italian border.

Is the road to Thurntaler unpaved?

The road to the summit is a chairlift access trail. It’s a narrow, single-lane unpaved road with a surface of fine, packed gravel and dirt, climbing through grassy alpine slopes.

How long is the road to Thurntaler?

Starting from Außervillgraten, the road to the summit is 2.5 km long. Over this distance, the elevation gain is 316m and the average gradient is 12.64%.

Is the road to Thurntaler open year-round?

Set high in the Dolomites mountain range, the road is totally impassable in winters, usually from October to June.
Pic: Nicolo Bozzella

 

 

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