Austria and Italy
Timmelsjoch usually opens late may and shuts mid october. Those dates move with the snow every single year, so a late spring can hold the opening back by two or three weeks and an early autumn storm can close it without warning.
The pass road runs Solden to Moso in Passiria in Tyrol and South Tyrol, 18.6 miles that take about 56 min if you drive it properly rather than chase it. We score it 9.4 out of 10 for driving and 9.6 out of 10 for scenery.
Toll road, closed at night even in season. One of the earliest to shut after an autumn snowfall.
Summit
2509 m
Typically opens
Late May
Typically closes
Mid October
Country
Austria and Italy
Checked by the Drivers Atlas desk
Scored and written by the Drivers Atlas editorial desk, drawing on driven routes across the UK and Europe, mapping data and member road reports. Opening dates reflect the long term pattern of the pass, not a single season. Always check on the day. How we score roads.
Last reviewed 30 March 2026
The drive
A high toll road crossing into Italy with a dramatic glass museum perched at the summit.
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Common questions
Timmelsjoch typically opens late may and closes mid october. Treat that as a planning window rather than a promise, because the snow decides the date.
The summit sits at 2509 metres in Austria and Italy.
About 56 min for the 18.6 miles between Solden and Moso in Passiria, without stops. Allow twice that if you want photographs and a coffee at the top.
We rate it 9.4 out of 10 for driving and 9.6 out of 10 for scenery, which puts it among the roads worth building a trip around.