Pragel Pass from Klontalersee

A green and beautifully remote central Swiss pass connecting the Muotathal and the Klöntal valley, with a very different mood to the major Alpine highways.

Climb facts

Approach

Riedern → Pragelpass

Climb length

20.1 km

Elevation gain

1082 m

Average gradient

5.3%

Summit elevation

1550 m

Riding the Pragel Pass from Klontalersee

Pragel has the sort of intimacy that I love in a mountain road. Trees, meadows and sudden mountain views all arrive close to the roadside.

Some passes impress by being enormous. Pragel stays with me because the landscape feels close enough to touch, and the road invites a more unhurried kind of ride.

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History and local context

The Pragel crossing lies between Schwyz and Glarus. Certain motor-vehicle restrictions apply on parts of the route, including weekend restrictions; check the current rules.

Before you ride

Check vehicle restrictions and road access before travel. The narrower approach can be steep and technical.

Sources

• VeloViewer — Pragelpass Riedern–Passhöhe
• TCS Swiss pass rules
• CyclingUp Swiss pass comparison

By James Gilbert · About the author