How to drive the unpaved road to Malanser Alp?

Malanser Alp is a high mountain plateau at an elevation of 1.840m (6,036ft) above sea level, located in the canton of St. Gallen, in Switzerland. The drive is brutally steep (average of 14.14%).

Malanser Alp

Is the road to Malanser Alp unpaved?

Located in the northeastern part of the country, the road to the summit is totally unpaved. This is definitely not a Sunday drive, as the road comprises narrow sections, steep parts, 10 hairpin turns and dangerous drops.

How long is the road to Malanser Alp?

Starting from Gigerwaldsee parking lot, the ascent is 3.5 km long. Over this distance the elevation gain is 495 meters. The average gradient is 14.14%.

Is the road to Malanser Alp open?

The road is usually impassable in winters and offers spectacular views of the UNESCO World Heritage Site Tectonic Arena Sardona. It features a high risk of rock slides.
Pic: Ph. Han

 

 

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