Why is the Brenner Pass important?

Brenner Pass, open all year long, has been one of the main entrances to Italy from the north and, since Roman times, the principal road between the Eastern Alps in Germany and the Po River valley of Italy. Since the 14th century it has been one of Europe's great trade routes.



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The Brenner/Brennero Pass was one of the most popular Alpine crossings to arrive from North to South (and back) for centuries. German kings crossed the pass on their way to the imperial coronation in Rome. Writers and novelists crossed it on their travels through Italy.

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There is a motorway pass charge in Austria and a toll for the Brenner pass, these can be avoided by taking the Gruner Tauern pass into Italy. This route (Brussels ring, Aachen, Koln, Munich) is the easiest drive, the Liege road is not as good.

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Brenner Pass, mountain pass, one of the lowest (4,511 feet [1,375 m]) and most important through the main chain of the Alps on the Austrian-Italian border.

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We hope the list helps you navigate this spectacular corner of the world next time you're lucky enough to ride there.
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  • Maloja Pass, Switzerland.


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Furka Pass Open since 1867, the road connects Realp in the canton of Uri with Goms in Upper Valais. The pass is well-known to fans of cinema as it was the location for one of James Bond's famous car chases in Goldfinger.

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Itinerary. Travel along the tracks on one of Europe's most scenic rail journeys, combining exciting cities with wonderful panoramas. Take the Brenner Pass rail line from the Bavarian capital of Munich through the verdant landscapes of southern Bavaria to Innsbruck, the winter sports capital of the Alps.

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Along the way, you'll pass through the towns of Brenner, Gossensass, and Vipiteno, each of which offers its own unique attractions. The best time of year to take this road trip is between April and October.

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Brenner Pass, open all year long, has been one of the main entrances to Italy from the north and, since Roman times, the principal road between the Eastern Alps in Germany and the Po River valley of Italy.

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Brenner Pass from Innsbruck via Schönberg is a climb in the region Tyrol. It is 36.4km long and bridges 819 vertical meters with an average gradient of 2.2%, resulting in a difficulty score of 324. The top of the ascent is located at 1370 meters above sea level.

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Brenner Autobahn. The joint Austrian-Italian motorway, designated as E45, A22 (Italy) and A13 (Austria) is a toll road and the only practicable way to cross the pass by car.

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Toll on the Brenner Highway A13 For cars up to 3.5 tonnes total weight, the toll replaces the vignette on toll-required sections, which is necessary for all highways and expressways in Austria. However, an additional vignette is usually still required in Austria, as it is needed for most entry and exit routes.

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The tunnel will connect Italy and Austria, starting in Fortezza, Italy, and ending in Innsbruck, Austria. It is the core element of the new 425km-long Brenner railway line running from Munich, Germany, to Verona, Italy.

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Swiss Travel Pass/GA travelcard: Your return ticket to the Grindelwald valley station is included in the price.

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