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Klausen Pass – Milestone Klausenpass Km 25 von Altdorf (01)📷 Clwacker, CC BY-SA 4.0

Klausen Pass

Unterschächen, Switzerland

Views

A 1,948 m pass on road 17 between Uri and Glarus, with waterfalls on the Uri side and big cliffs above. Closed in winter, usually from about November to May; lay-bys at the top.

Nearest town
Unterschächen, Switzerland
Category
Scenic viewpoints
GPS
46.8686, 8.8546

Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

Good to know

Best time to go

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

The most pleasant months are usually June–July. Still fine, with some compromises, in August–September. Cold, short days in November–March. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

Getting there

  • Switzerland: Vignette needed for motorways. Vehicles over 3.5 t pay the heavy vehicle charge instead of the vignette. Motorway limit for cars: 120 km/h.

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Campsites nearby

  • Stellfläche Campingplatz Husky-LodgeMotorhome stopover
    13 km from Klausen Pass
    MotorhomesElectricityWaste disposal
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Camping VorauenCampsite
    19 km from Klausen Pass
    TentsCaravansShowersToiletsWaste disposalDogs allowed
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Camping BucheliCampsite
    20 km from Klausen Pass
    TentsCaravansElectricityShowersToiletsWaste disposalDogs allowed
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Camp SteinCampsite
    21 km from Klausen Pass · 1 pitches
    TentsCaravansElectricityShowersToiletsDogs allowed
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Wohnmobil-Stellplatz Hotel SegnesCampsite
    25 km from Klausen Pass
    CaravansElectricityDrinking waterToilets
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Zeltplatz Hotel SegnesCampsite
    25 km from Klausen Pass
    TentsDrinking waterToilets
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip

All campsites in Switzerland · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026

FAQs

Where is Klausen Pass?

Klausen Pass is in Unterschächen, Switzerland, at GPS 46.8686, 8.8546. It is about 16 km from Altdorf.

Can you camp near Klausen Pass?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is TempCamp, about 7 km away; within 25 km there are 37 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass Klausen Pass?

Klausen Pass is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Lake Lucerne, Rigi and the Klausen Pass.

What is there to see near Klausen Pass?

Places worth a stop nearby: Urnerboden (4 km), Oberalp Pass (27 km), Devil’s Bridge, Schöllenen Gorge (32 km) and Caumasee (34 km).

When is the best time to visit Klausen Pass?

The most pleasant months are usually June–July. Still fine, with some compromises, in August–September. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)