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Schwyz Mountain Passes Live Conditions & Road Status

Real-time open/closed reports, winter closure schedules, webcams, and Schwyz mountain pass updates across Ibergeregg Pass (1,406 m), Sattelegg Pass (1,190 m), and Pragel Pass. Verified live via TCS Schwyz.

TCS Schwyz Live Feed • Updated Today • 8 Passes Monitored
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Central Schwyz · Oberiberg to Schwyz / Rickenbach Open

Ibergeregg Pass (Ibergereggpass)

1,406 m (4,613 ft) · Ibergereggstrasse · Open Year-Round

Historic pre-alpine mountain pass connecting the Hoch-Ybrig ski region and Oberiberg with Rickenbach and the cantonal capital Schwyz.

Ibergeregg Pass road conditions Ibergeregg Pass open or closed Ibergereggpass status Pass Ibergeregg
TCS Verified (Year-Round) pass.info/ch/sz/ibergeregg-pass
March District · Willerzell (Sihlsee) to Siebnen Open

Sattelegg Pass (Satteleggpass)

1,190 m (3,904 ft) · Satteleggstrasse · Open Year-Round

Scenic pre-alpine road pass connecting Lake Sihl (Sihlsee) near Einsiedeln with Siebnen in the Wägital / March district.

Sattelegg Pass road conditions Sattelegg Pass open or closed Satteleggpass status Wägital pass
TCS Verified (Year-Round) pass.info/ch/sz/sattelegg-pass
Hauptstrasse 8 · Schwyz to Rothenthurm & Pfäffikon Open

Sattel Pass (Sattel / Rothenthurm)

932 m (3,058 ft) · Hauptstrasse 8 · Open Year-Round

Major commercial and commuter arterial pass connecting the Schwyz basin with Rothenthurm, Pfäffikon, and Lake Zurich.

Sattel Pass road conditions Sattel Pass open or closed Sattel pass status Rothenthurm gap
TCS Sourced (Year-Round) pass.info/ch/sz/sattel-pass
Muotathal / Klöntal · Schwyz (SZ) to Netstal (GL) Restricted

Pragel Pass (Pragelpass)

1,548 m (5,079 ft) · Pragelstrasse · Winter Closure

High mountain pass linking Muotathal in Schwyz with Klöntalersee in Glarus. Closed in winter; motor traffic banned on weekends on Glarus side.

Pragel Pass road conditions Pragel Pass open or closed Pragelpass status Muotathal pass
TCS & Kanton Schwyz pass.info/ch/sz/pragel-pass
Zug / Schwyz Border · Oberägeri to Biberbrugg Open

Raten Pass (Ratenpass)

1,077 m (3,533 ft) · Ratenstrasse · Open Year-Round

Popular pre-alpine mountain pass road traversing the ridge between Lake Ägeri in Canton Zug and Biberbrugg / Einsiedeln in Schwyz.

Raten Pass road conditions Raten Pass open or closed Ratenpass status Oberägeri pass
TCS Verified (Year-Round) pass.info/ch/sz/raten-pass
Höfe District · Pfäffikon / Feusisberg to Einsiedeln Open

Etzel Pass (Etzelpass / St. Meinrad)

950 m (3,117 ft) · Etzelstrasse · Open Year-Round

Historic pilgrimage pass on the St. James Way (Camino de Santiago) connecting Lake Zurich with the Einsiedeln Abbey monastery valley.

Etzel Pass road conditions Etzel Pass open or closed Etzelpass status St. Meinrad pass
TCS Sourced (Year-Round) pass.info/ch/sz/etzel-pass
Einsiedeln Plateau · Einsiedeln to Altmatt / Rothenthurm Open

Chatzenstrick Pass (Katzenstrick)

1,053 m (3,455 ft) · Rural Road & Trail Pass

Local ridge pass and historic hiking gap between the Einsiedeln high plain and the Rothenthurm peat moor valley.

Chatzenstrick Pass road conditions Chatzenstrick Pass open or closed Katzenstrick pass trail conditions
Schweiz Mobil & Local Access pass.info/ch/sz/chatzenstrick-pass

Canton Schwyz Passes Quick Index

Pass Name Elevation Highway / Route Region / Divide Status Winter Policy
Ibergeregg Pass1,406 m (4,613 ft)IbergereggstrasseOberiberg / SchwyzOpenSnow chains in storms
Sattelegg Pass1,190 m (3,904 ft)SatteleggstrasseSihlsee / WägitalOpenOpen Year-Round
Sattel Pass932 m (3,058 ft)Hauptstrasse 8Schwyz / RothenthurmOpenOpen Year-Round
Pragel Pass1,548 m (5,079 ft)PragelstrasseMuotathal / Klöntal (GL)RestrictedClosed in Winter
Raten Pass1,077 m (3,533 ft)RatenstrasseOberägeri (ZG) / SchwyzOpenOpen Year-Round
Etzel Pass950 m (3,117 ft)EtzelstrassePfäffikon / EinsiedelnOpenOpen Year-Round
Chatzenstrick Pass1,053 m (3,455 ft)Katzenstrick GapEinsiedeln / AltmattOpenOpen Year-Round

Canton Schwyz Passes: Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ibergeregg Pass open year-round in Canton Schwyz? ▼
Yes. Ibergeregg Pass (1,406 m / 4,613 ft) connecting Oberiberg with Rickenbach / Schwyz is kept open 365 days a year by cantonal snowplows. However, during heavy winter snowstorms, 4WD or snow chains are required.
What are the road conditions on Sattelegg Pass? ▼
Sattelegg Pass (1,190 m) between Sihlsee (Willerzell) and Siebnen (Wägital) is an open year-round paved road. Black ice can occur during morning winter inversions.
When is Pragel Pass open for traffic? ▼
Pragel Pass (1,548 m) between Muotathal (Schwyz) and Netstal (Glarus) is closed during winter due to snow accumulation (typically November through May). In summer, motorized traffic is prohibited on Saturdays and Sundays on the Glarus side.
Is Sattel Pass open during heavy snowfall? ▼
Sattel Pass (932 m) along Hauptstrasse 8 is a major regional trunk road that receives continuous snowplow and de-icing service, keeping it reliably open year-round.
Where can I check live TCS pass road conditions for Schwyz? ▼
LivePassWatch automatically aggregates real-time road condition data, winter closure notices, and webcams from TCS (Touring Club Schweiz) at tcs.ch and Alpenpässe.ch.