Monitored Mountain Passes (Niederösterreich)
Showing 18 of 18 PassesKernhofer Gscheid
B21 • Kernhof to Terz / Mariazell
Scenic mountain pass linking St. Aegyd am Neuwalde with Mariazellerland. Clear asphalt conditions.
Pielachtaler Gscheid
L102 / Regional • Frankenfels to Schwarzenbach
High mountain pass route connecting the Pielachtal valley with Mariazell. Open without restrictions.
Ochsattel
B214 / L101 • Kalte Kuchel to Hohenberg
Popular winding pass connecting Rohr im Gebirge and Traisen valley. Dry and fully accessible.
Rohrer Sattel
B21 • Gutenstein to Rohr im Gebirge
State highway route through the Gutenstein Alps. Open year-round with clear pavement.
Haselrast
L133 • Rohr im Gebirge to Gutenstein
Quiet mountain pass linking upper Piestingtal with Gutenstein valley. Normal driving conditions.
Klostertaler Gscheid
L134 • Gutenstein to Puchberg am Schneeberg
Mountain pass connecting Klostertal valley with Puchberg at the foot of Schneeberg.
Hafnerberg
B11 • Alland to Altenmarkt an der Triesting
Historic pilgrimage mountain pass road in the southern Vienna Woods. Smooth traffic flow.
Gerichtsberg
B18 • Hainfeld to Kaumberg / Triestingtal
Major arterial pass connecting Gölsental with Triestingtal. Open year-round with clear asphalt.
Ascher
L138 • Puchberg am Schneeberg to Miesenbach
Pass gap connecting Puchberg valley with Piestingtal. Clear pavement and normal visibility.
Kleiner Semmering
L128 • Breitenfurt to Wolfsgraben (Wienerwald)
Regional hill pass in the suburban Vienna Woods area. Fully clear and open.
Semmering Pass
B17 • Neunkirchen to Mürzzuschlag (Styria border)
Historic major mountain pass between Lower Austria and Styria. High-volume arterial route cleared 24/7.
Wechsel Pass
B54 • Mönichkirchen to Pinggau (Styria border)
Main state route over the Wechsel mountain range. Open year-round with continuous winter maintenance.
Preiner Gscheid
L135 • Reichenau an der Rax to Kapellen
High mountain pass under Rax massif. Snow slush reported near summit; M+S winter tires mandatory.
Lahnsattel
B23 • Terz to Mürz Valley
Connecting Traisen valley and Mariazell area with upper Styrian Mürz valley. Open and clear.
Josefsberg
B20 • Mitterbach / Mariazell to St. Pölten
Important alpine B-road pass on the approach to Mariazell. Open year-round with clear roadbed.
Annaberg
B20 • Annaberg to Mariazellerland
Pass village and ski area route on B20. Road is well-plowed with dry tire tracks.
Zellerrain
B71 • Lunz am See to Mariazell
Mountain route connecting Ybbs valley with Mariazell. Compact snow on upper ramps.
Feistritzsattel
L175 • Trattenbach to Rettenegg (Styria border)
High mountain pass road across the Wechsel region. Clear asphalt with normal winter upkeep.
Lower Austria Passes Status Summary Table
| Pass Name | Road Number | Elevation | Current Status | Max Incline | Winter Requirement |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kernhofer Gscheid | B21 | 991 m | OPEN | 12% | M+S Winter Tires |
| Pielachtaler Gscheid | L102 | 1,072 m | OPEN | 14% | M+S Winter Tires |
| Ochsattel | B214 / L101 | 1,018 m | OPEN | 11% | M+S Winter Tires |
| Rohrer Sattel | B21 | 949 m | OPEN | 10% | M+S Winter Tires |
| Haselrast | L133 | 942 m | OPEN | 12% | M+S Winter Tires |
| Klostertaler Gscheid | L134 | 986 m | OPEN | 11% | M+S Winter Tires |
| Hafnerberg | B11 | 953 m | OPEN | 8% | Standard / Winter Tires |
| Gerichtsberg | B18 | 960 m | OPEN | 7% | Standard / Winter Tires |
| Ascher | L138 | 987 m | OPEN | 10% | M+S Winter Tires |
| Kleiner Semmering | L128 | 921 m | OPEN | 9% | Standard / Winter Tires |
| Semmering Pass | B17 | 984 m | OPEN | 8% | M+S Winter Tires |
| Wechsel Pass | B54 | 980 m | OPEN | 9% | M+S Winter Tires |
| Preiner Gscheid | L135 | 1,070 m | CHAINS ADVISED | 13% | Chains Recommended |
| Lahnsattel | B23 | 1,014 m | OPEN | 11% | M+S Winter Tires |
| Josefsberg | B20 | 1,003 m | OPEN | 10% | M+S Winter Tires |
| Annaberg | B20 | 977 m | OPEN | 9% | M+S Winter Tires |
| Zellerrain | B71 | 1,083 m | CHAINS ADVISED | 13% | Chains Recommended |
| Feistritzsattel | L175 | 1,031 m | OPEN | 12% | M+S Winter Tires |