A narrow paved road to Sella di Russis

Sella di Russis is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 1.729m (5,672ft) above the sea level, located in the heart of the Dolomites in South Tyrol, Italy.

Sella di Russis

The road to reach the pass is called Strada Provinciale 29. It’s asphalted and links the city of Brixen in the Eisacktal with San Martin de Tor in the Val Gardena. The pass road is in good condition, but narrow and closed in winters. On the south side, the road is open during winter up to the Plose ski resort. The pass is also known as Russiskreuz.