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Staller Sattel | 2052 METER | St. Jakob im Defereggental Rasen-Antholz

The Staller Saddle is a mountain pass in the Eastern Alps. It connects the Defereggen Valley with the Antholz Valley and separates the Rieserfern Group from the Villgraten Mountains. The pass summit is located at 2,052 metres above sea level on the border between Austria and Italy. The pass is only open from mid-May to the end of October, from 5:30 a.m. to 10:15 p.m. 
On the Italian side, there is a one-way system due to the narrow road width, as well as a traffic ban for caravans and buses. The journey from Obersee (Austria) towards Italy is possible from the 0th to the 15th minute, the journey from Antholzer See towards Austria from the 30th to the 45th minute of the hour. A corresponding traffic light system is in place.
The single-lane road on the Italian side offers plenty of driving fun – lots of tight bends at over 400 metres of altitude up to the apex. On the Austrian side, the road is wider and the bends are more spacious. 
At the pass on the Austrian side, there is a small lake that invites you to take a break.
On the Italian side, just below the traffic lights and single-lane road, is Lake Antholz. The lake offers a range of recreational opportunities, from restaurants to a circular hiking trail around the lake. Unfortunately, the lake is very cold and therefore unsuitable for swimming.
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Lake Antholz is located on the Italian side in the high valley before the last section with the hairpin bends. Picturesque to look at, but very cold.
Lake Antholz is located on the Italian side in the high valley before the last section with the hairpin bends. Picturesque to look at, but very cold.
Lake Antholz is located on the Italian side in the high valley before the last section with the hairpin bends. Picturesque to look at, but very cold.
Lake Antholz as seen from the pass. Restaurants and walking trails invite you to linger.
Lake Antholz as seen from the pass. Restaurants and walking trails invite you to linger.
Lake Antholz as seen from the pass. Restaurants and walking trails invite you to linger.
Staller Sattel, west ramp: 13 bends and hairpin turns connect the pass summit with the high valley.
Staller Sattel, west ramp: 13 bends and hairpin turns connect the pass summit with the high valley.
Staller Sattel, west ramp: 13 bends and hairpin turns connect the pass summit with the high valley.
The route down the eastern ramp into the Defreggental valley is less steep and winding, but offers fantastic views.
The route down the eastern ramp into the Defreggental valley is less steep and winding, but offers fantastic views.
The route down the eastern ramp into the Defreggental valley is less steep and winding, but offers fantastic views.
On the Austrian side, below the pass, lies Lago di Obersee. A lovely spot for a break – car park and restaurant available.
On the Austrian side, below the pass, lies Lago di Obersee. A lovely spot for a break – car park and restaurant available.
On the Austrian side, below the pass, lies Lago di Obersee. A lovely spot for a break – car park and restaurant available.
View from above of the ‘curved half marathon’ – 4 kilometres long, single lane, steep and narrow.
View from above of the ‘curved half marathon’ – 4 kilometres long, single lane, steep and narrow.
View from above of the ‘curved half marathon’ – 4 kilometres long, single lane, steep and narrow.
Staller Sattel, eastern ramp towards Defreggental.
Staller Sattel, eastern ramp towards Defreggental.
Staller Sattel, eastern ramp towards Defreggental.
Staller Sattel, east ramp: good asphalt, wide road and only occasional cattle grids in the carriageway.
Staller Sattel, east ramp: good asphalt, wide road and only occasional cattle grids in the carriageway.
Staller Sattel, east ramp: good asphalt, wide road and only occasional cattle grids in the carriageway.
The Staller Sattel pass is the border between East Tyrol and South Tyrol, i.e. between Austria and Italy.
The Staller Sattel pass is the border between East Tyrol and South Tyrol, i.e. between Austria and Italy.
The Staller Sattel pass is the border between East Tyrol and South Tyrol, i.e. between Austria and Italy.
Traffic on the west ramp is regulated by traffic lights. Maximum waiting time: 30 minutes.
Traffic on the west ramp is regulated by traffic lights. Maximum waiting time: 30 minutes.
Traffic on the west ramp is regulated by traffic lights. Maximum waiting time: 30 minutes.
The Staller Sattel pass is 2,052 metres high. Here is the view of the South Tyrolean side.
The Staller Sattel pass is 2,052 metres high. Here is the view of the South Tyrolean side.
The Staller Sattel pass is 2,052 metres high. Here is the view of the South Tyrolean side.
Traffic over the Staller Sattel is prohibited for vehicles weighing 3.5 tonnes or more. In addition, the tunnel height on the Italian side is restrictive.
Traffic over the Staller Sattel is prohibited for vehicles weighing 3.5 tonnes or more. In addition, the tunnel height on the Italian side is restrictive.
Traffic over the Staller Sattel is prohibited for vehicles weighing 3.5 tonnes or more. In addition, the tunnel height on the Italian side is restrictive.
Each one more exciting to drive than the last... The western ramp of the Staller Sattel is very varied in its construction.
Each one more exciting to drive than the last... The western ramp of the Staller Sattel is very varied in its construction.
Each one more exciting to drive than the last... The western ramp of the Staller Sattel is very varied in its construction.
Traffic lights control traffic towards the pass summit, as the road is narrow, winding and steep, and therefore has to be driven on in single file.
Traffic lights control traffic towards the pass summit, as the road is narrow, winding and steep, and therefore has to be driven on in single file.
Traffic lights control traffic towards the pass summit, as the road is narrow, winding and steep, and therefore has to be driven on in single file.
There are also winding sections between the bends.
There are also winding sections between the bends.
There are also winding sections between the bends.
Some sections of the western ramp are not only winding but also somewhat steeper.
Some sections of the western ramp are not only winding but also somewhat steeper.
Some sections of the western ramp are not only winding but also somewhat steeper.
View down towards Antholz Obertal and Lake Antholz.
View down towards Antholz Obertal and Lake Antholz.
View down towards Antholz Obertal and Lake Antholz.
Passtracks close by:
Furkelsattel, Im Gemärk, Gemärkpass, Passo Cimabanche, Kreuzbergpass, Rifugio Auronzo

Videos

Staller Sattel, 2052 Meter: steile und enge Kurven, – daher einspurig und durch Ampeln geregelt. Alpenpaesse-Videos | Alpen-Marathon 1 week ago
Staller Sattel, 2,052 metres: steep and narrow bends – therefore single lane and regulated by traffic lights. Adventure-Travel 1 week ago
Country Österreich
Region Tirol
Coordinates 46.88780000, 12.19940000
Elevation 2052 m
Max. slope
Toll road no
Road surface Asphalt
Cul-de-sac no
Length 49 Km
Route St. Jakob im Defereggental Rasen-Antholz
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