How to drive the unpaved road to Z1 Aussichtsplattform in Tyrol?

Z1 Aussichtsplattform is an observation deck at an elevation of 2.575m (8,448ft) above sea level, located in the Austrian state of Tyrol.

Z1 Aussichtsplattform

Where is Z1 Aussichtsplattform?

The deck is located in the southwestern part of the country near the Italian border, within the Upper Inn Valley.

Is the road to Z1 Aussichtsplattform unpaved?

The road to the summit is a ski-station service road. It’s a narrow, single-lane unpaved road with a surface of fine, packed gravel and dirt, climbing through grassy alpine slopes. It features many hairpin turns. A 4x4 vehicle is required.

How long is the road to Z1 Aussichtsplattform?

Starting from Fiss, the road to the summit is 9.6 km long. Over this distance, the elevation gain is 1124 m and the average gradient is 11.70%.

Is the road to Z1 Aussichtsplattform open year-round?

Set high in the inner Alps, the road is totally impassable in winters, usually from October to June. It’s closed to private vehicles.
Pic: Josef Nožička

 



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