Castrin Pass, in the Ortler Alps, is located inside a tunnel

Passo Castrin is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 1,781m (5,843ft) above sea level, located in South Tyrol, Italy.

Passo Castrin

Where is Castrin Pass?

The pass, also known as Hofmahdjoch, is located in the Autonomous Province of Bolzano, in the northern part of the country. The pass is located inside a tunnel built in 1998. The tunnel pass is highest at the south entrance of the tunnel.

Is the road to Castrin Pass paved?

The road through the pass is totally paved in very good condition. It’s called Strada Provinciale 86 (SP-86). The road is steep, hitting a 19.0% gradient through some of the ramps.

How long is Castrin Pass?

Set high in the Ortler Alps, the road through the pass is 17 km (10.56 miles) long, running south-north from Laurein to Santa Valburga.

 

 

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