Driving the Unpaved Mountain Road to Rodella Pass in the Dolomites

Passo Rodella is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 1,866m (6,122ft) above sea level, located in the Autonomous Province of Bolzano, in Italy.

Passo Rodella

Where is Rodella Pass?

The pass, also known as Passo di Éores and Halsl Kofeljoch, is located south of Lüsen, in South Tyrol, in the northern part of the country.

Is Rodella Pass unpaved?

The road to the summit is totally unpaved. It’s called Via Panoramica Dolomiti / Dolomiten Panoramaweg. It has narrow parts and a 4x4 vehicle is required.

Is Rodella Pass open in winter?

Set high in the heart of the Dolomites, the road is usually impassable from October to June.

Pic: Alessandro Pizzetti