Stelvio Pass: 48 Hairpin Turns

Posted by Alex in Pictures, Travel & Places on August 7, 2007 at 8:13 pm


Here’s what has got to be one of the craziest roads in the world: the Stelvio Pass [wiki], with its 48 hairpin turns to the top!

The Stelvio Pass is one of the highest Alpine Passes of Europe with its 2758 m. There are 48 hairpin turns on the northern side of the pass. The original road was built in 1820-1825 by the Austrian Empire to connect the former Austrian province of Lombardia with the rest of Austria, covering a climb of 1871 m. Since then, the route has changed very little. The 60 hairpin bends, 48 of them on the northern side numbered with stones, are a challenge to motorists.

Link - Thanks aberron!




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4 comments to "Stelvio Pass: 48 Hairpin Turns"

  1. aj
    August 7th, 2007 at 9:03 pm

    It states in the text that there are 60 hairpin turns, 48 of which are on the northern side. Is there something I’m missing?

  2. Alex
    August 7th, 2007 at 11:02 pm

    Hm, you’re right aj. It’s kind of confusing: I guess there are 12 on 1 side and 48 on the other side of the mountain.

  3. Hubertus
    August 8th, 2007 at 12:14 pm

    The other year I ‘did’ the Stelvio on on motorbike tour. To my amazement I encountered a leg amputee who climbed it on his bicycle. What an achievement!

  4. Chris
    August 8th, 2007 at 2:51 pm

    challenge to motorists? NO, PLEASURE!!!!
    Subaru, here I come ;)


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