Albula Pass
Bergün, Switzerland
A quiet 2,312 m pass between Bergün and the Engadine, while the Albula railway tunnels far below. The road is narrow and winding, closed in winter, with marmots on the high meadows.
The Albula Pass is a 2,312-metre pass in the canton of Graubünden. The paved road runs from Thusis via Bergün to La Punt in the Engadine and, with the Julier and Flüela, is one of three road passes between the Engadine and northern Graubünden. The summit lies on the watershed between the Albula (Rhine) and the Ova d'Alvra (Inn), and a hospice stands there. On the Engadine side lies the Albulasee at 2,294 metres, and further west the larger Lai da Palpuogna, a popular stop. Far below, the Albula Railway passes through the Albula Tunnel. Since June 2025 a sculpture has commemorated the cyclist Gino Mäder, who died in 2023.
Important for motorhomes: Alpen-Pässe.ch gives about 30.4 kilometres between Preda and La Punt with gradients of up to 12 percent and “very narrow passages”. Weight (11 t, 18 t between Bergün and Preda), width (2.30 m) and height (3.30 m) are restricted, and trailers are banned for heavy motor vehicles. The road is closed in winter; in recent years it has been open roughly from May to November or December. Please check the current status in advance.
- Nearest town
- Bergün, Switzerland
- Category
- Scenic viewpoints
- GPS
- 46.5818, 9.8387
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
No month is ideal everywhere on this route; the most pleasant are usually June–July. Cold, short days in November–April. (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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Nearby
Campsites nearby
- Camping GravatschaCampsite6 km from Albula PassTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposal
- Camping MadulainCampsite8 km from Albula PassTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposal
- Camping St. MoritzCampsite12 km from Albula PassTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposal
- Campingplatz MorteratschCampsite15 km from Albula PassTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposal
- Campingplatz RonaCampsite17 km from Albula PassTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToilets
- Camping CulCampsite23 km from Albula PassTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalWi-Fi
All campsites in Switzerland · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026
FAQs
Where is Albula Pass?
Albula Pass is in Bergün, Switzerland, at GPS 46.5818, 9.8387. It is about 10 km from Zuoz.
Can you camp near Albula Pass?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Camping Gravatscha, about 6 km away; within 25 km there are 39 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Albula Pass?
Albula Pass is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Albula Pass and the Lower Engadine.
What is there to see near Albula Pass?
Places worth a stop nearby: Bernina Pass (24 km), Swiss National Park at Il Fuorn (29 km), Viamala Gorge (31 km) and Soglio (35 km).
When is the best time to visit Albula Pass?
No month is ideal everywhere on this route; the most pleasant are usually June–July. Cold, short days in November–April. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)