Staller Sattel Pass
Whether you are a mountaineer who wants to climb high, a motorcyclist who loves bends or a (winter) hiker looking for peace and quiet: The Staller Sattel Pass and Lake Obersee high above the Antholz Valley are a worthwhile excursion destination for everyone. But please note: Special transit and opening times apply!
At the end of the Antholz valley, shortly after Lake Antholz, a road wind its way up to the Staller Sattel Pass.
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The Staller Sattel Pass is located at 2,052 metres above sea level in the Eastern Alps, around 4 km from the famous Lake Antholz. It is a border crossing between Italy and Austria, more precisely between the Antholz Valley in South Tyrol and the Defereggen Valley in East Tyrol.
What used to be a smugglers’ route is now a pass road that is particularly popular with sports enthusiasts and nature lovers. After all, the Staller Sattel Pass in Antholz is a stage, starting point or destination for a wide range of outdoor activities.
The road to the Staller Sattel Pass is only open in summer. In addition, the road is alternately only open from one direction or the other.
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Due to the narrow width of the road, there is a traffic regulation at the pass road to the Staller Sattel Pass.
Internet Consulting - Sabine OberheinricherIs the Staller Sattel Pass open?
- In winter, the road to the Staller Sattel Pass is closed – on the South Tyrolean side from Lake Antholz.
- The Staller Sattel Pass is usually open from mid-May to the end of October.
- As the road is quite narrow in places, there are traffic regulations: The crossing from South Tyrol to East Tyrol is possible every hour from the 30th to the 45th minute; from East Tyrol to South Tyrol from the 1st to the 15th minute.
- There is a ban on the passage of buses, lorries and vehicles with trailers.
The road to the Staller Sattel Pass is currently toll-free. For an environmentally friendly journey, visitors can also use the 2 Lakes Shuttle during the summer months (approx. mid-June to the end of September). This shuttle runs between Lake Antholz and the Staller Sattel Pass/Lake Obersee.
Just behind the border crossing at the Staller Sattel Pass is the picturesque Lake Obersee.
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Lake Obersee is one of the most important reasons to drive up to the Staller Sattel Pass. The idyllic mountain lake with a length of around 600 metres stretches right behind the border crossing. Just like the nearby Obersee Hut (a wonderful place for a break), it is easy to reach and therefore a popular destination for excursionists, hikers and nature lovers.
A trip to Lake Obersee on the Staller Sattel Pass is always a good idea: whether as a stopover on a motorbike tour, for a picnic on the lake shore in the middle of the alpine rose blossom or for a relaxing, cooling footbath after a long hike. We also recommend a leisurely walk around the lake, which is suitable for families with children (and buggies).
The 2,052 metre high pass is a perfect starting point for numerous summit tours, e.g. to the Almerhorn.
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The Staller Sattel Pass not only connects South and East Tyrol, but also the Rieserferner-Ahrn Nature Park with the Hohe Tauern National Park. So, the pass lies at the centre of a hiking and nature paradise, both in summer and winter. In the warm season, cross-border hikes and summit tours take centre stage. The route to the Staller Almen is a pleasant one. You can also start at the shore of Lake Antholz and hike up to the Staller Sattel Pass on foot. Popular mountain peaks that can be reached directly from the Staller Sattel Pass are, for example, the Rote Wand or the Almerhorn.
As the pass road is completely closed in winter, the mountain world here invites you to explore and enjoy even when it is snowing. Ski tourers like to use the traffic-free road to the Staller Sattel Pass for a tour. Cross-country skiers get their money’s worth between the trails at Lake Antholz and Lake Obersee. And if you are walking through the winter world, it’s best to take a toboggan with you. That way, the descent from the top of the pass is a fun toboggan ride!
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Seen from above: Drone shots of Lake Antholz and the winding road up to the Staller Sattel Pass.
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The Staller Sattel Pass is around 4 kilometres from the famous Lake Antholz.
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The pass is located in the middle of a natural paradise that invites you to go hiking and mountaineering in summer.
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Lake Obersee and the hut on the shore are within easy reach.
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The Staller Sattel Pass is a border crossing between Italy and Austria.
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You can also hike directly from Lake Antholz up to the Staller Sattel Pass.
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