From Galtür to Innsbruck via Hahntennjoch

Route details

Tour from the Silvretta over the Hahntennjoch and the Fernpass to Innsbruck. The route combines high alpine Pass roads with busy transit sections.

This 180 km long route leads from Galtür in Paznaun to Innsbruck and crosses three characteristically different sections. The route starts on the Silvretta High Alpine Road near Galtür at an altitude of around 1,725 m. Important note: The Silvretta-Hochalpenstrasse has been closed since 2024 due to mudslides and is expected to remain impassable until 2030. However, access to the Bielerhöhe from the Tyrolean side is toll-free in summer.

The first section leads through the Paznaun Valley to Landeck, from where the Tour heads north over the Fernpass. The Fernpass at an altitude of 1,216 m is a well-developed but busy transit route. The B179 federal road is one of the busiest Alpine crossings in Austria with up to 30,000 vehicles a day. The route runs mainly with wide bends and moderate gradients. The Fernpass lakes are scenically attractive: Blindsee, Fernsteinsee, Weissensee and Mittersee lie along the route.

After passing through Garmisch-Partenkirchen, the most challenging part of the route follows: the Hahntennjoch. The Mountain pass at 1,894 m connects Imst in the Inn Valley with Elmen in the Lech Valley over 31 kilometers with 15 Hairpins. The road has gradients of up to 19 percent and is closed to trucks, buses and caravans. Motorcycles with a stationary noise level of more than 95 dB(A) are banned from driving between April 15 and October 31. Increased traffic volumes and regular police checks are to be expected at weekends.

The road surface over the Hahntennjoch is narrow, but asphalted throughout. The many blind Curves require attentive driving. After storms, rockfall and mudslides are to be expected; an automatic warning system closes the access road in case of danger. The Pass summit offers panoramic views of the Lechtal Alps.

The last section leads from Imst to Innsbruck via the Inntal highway or alternative Country roads. The surface condition varies depending on the section: Main roads are in good to very good condition, while patches and older pavement can be found in places on the Hahntennjoch.

The best time to travel is May to October, with significantly less traffic during the week than at weekends.