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Timmelsjoch High Alpine Road – Passo del Rombo (Timmelsjoch) - Moso in Passiria, Bozen, Italy - July 9, 2017 - 01📷 Giorgio Galeotti, CC BY 4.0
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Timmelsjoch High Alpine Road

Obergurgl, Austria

Views

A 2,474 m pass on the Austrian-Italian border, with small open-air museum pavilions along the way. The toll road closes in winter and at night, and trailers are banned.

Nearest town
Obergurgl, Austria
Category
Scenic viewpoints
GPS
46.9064, 11.0969
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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–August. Still fine, with some compromises, in September. Cold, short days in November–March. Mountain passes on this route are usually open June–October. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

Getting there

  • Austria: Vignette needed for motorways. Vehicles over 3.5 t need a GO-Box for distance-based tolls. Motorway limit for cars: 130 km/h.
  • Timmelsjoch (2,474 m). Usually open June–October; outside that window the road can be closed by snow. Alternative: Use the Brenner route.

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Campsites nearby

  • Camping SöldenCampsite
    9 km from Timmelsjoch High Alpine Road
    TentsCaravansShowersToilets
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  • Camping BergkristallCampsite
    12 km from Timmelsjoch High Alpine Road
    TentsCaravansMotorhomesElectricityWaste disposalDogs allowedWi-Fi
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  • Camping ZögghofCampsite
    15 km from Timmelsjoch High Alpine Road · 38 pitches
    TentsCaravansMotorhomesElectricityWaste disposalWi-Fi
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  • Camping Ötztal LängenfeldCampsite
    21 km from Timmelsjoch High Alpine Road
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToilets
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  • Camping PasseierCampsite
    21 km from Timmelsjoch High Alpine Road
    TentsCaravansMotorhomesElectricityShowersToiletsDogs allowedWi-Fi
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  • Camping Radlstadl SaltausCampsite
    21 km from Timmelsjoch High Alpine Road · 20 pitches
    TentsCaravansMotorhomesElectricityDogs allowedWi-Fi
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All campsites in Austria · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026

FAQs

Where is Timmelsjoch High Alpine Road?

Timmelsjoch High Alpine Road is in Obergurgl, Austria, at GPS 46.9064, 11.0969. It is about 9 km from Moso in Passiria.

Can you camp near Timmelsjoch High Alpine Road?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Camping Sölden, about 9 km away; within 25 km there are 10 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass Timmelsjoch High Alpine Road?

Timmelsjoch High Alpine Road is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Ötztal and the Timmelsjoch.

What is there to see near Timmelsjoch High Alpine Road?

Places worth a stop nearby: Ötztal Glacier Road (13 km), Tyrol Castle (24 km), Stuibenfall (28 km) and Stams Abbey (42 km).

When is the best time to visit Timmelsjoch High Alpine Road?

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