How to drive the steep road to Alpe Schlappold in Bavaria

Alpe Schlappold is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 1.740m (5,708ft) above sea level, located in Bavaria, in Germany. It's one of the highest roads of Germany.

Alpe Schlappold

Where is Alpe Schlappold?

The peak is located near Oberstdorf, in the southern part of the country, near the border with Austria. The climb is called "Heavens Ladder".

Is the road to Alpe Schlappold paved?

The road to the summit is fully paved, but very narrow and extremely steep with an average gradient of more than 18%. The road winds up to the Alpe Schlappold and to a station of the Fellhorn cableway and is only permitted to private motorized traffic but also accessible for cyclists. The road winds up very steep zig-zagging for many kilometers directly under the cableway and ends at Schlappold station of Fellhorn cableway at some 1.740 meters.

Is the road to Alpe Schlappold open year-round?

Set high in the Allgäu Alps, the road is open year-round, though short-time closures in winters are common.
Pic: andree hessler

 

 

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