Austria, Salzburg and Tyrol, Austria
A gentle wooded pass linking the Kitzbuhel valley to the high Pinzgau region.
Length
24 km
In miles
14.9 mi
Driving time
26 min
Atlas rating
8.0 / 10
The run
Kitzbuhel to Mittersill, following the B161. Drive it in either direction, though the views usually favour the climb.
Season
Usually open year round
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Last reviewed 22 April 2026
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