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Glarus Mountain Passes Live Conditions & Road Status

Real-time open/closed reports, winter closure schedules, webcams, and Glarus Alps pass updates across Klausen Pass (1,948 m), Pragel Pass (1,550 m), and Kerenzerberg Pass. Verified live via TCS Glarus.

TCS Glarus Live Feed • Updated Today • 8 Passes Monitored
Hauptstrasse 17 · Linthal (GL) to Altdorf (UR) Open

Klausen Pass (Klausenpass)

1,948 m (6,391 ft) · Route 17 · Urnerboden Valley

Historic mountain pass road ascending out of Linthal across the vast Urnerboden high alpine meadow, renowned for the historic Klausenrennen motor race.

Klausen Pass road conditions Klausen Pass open or closed Klausenpass status
Klöntal (GL) to Muotathal (SZ) · Weekend Restricted Restricted

Pragel Pass (Pragelpass)

1,550 m (5,085 ft) · Netstal / Richisau to Muotathal

Narrow alpine pass road connecting Klöntal with Canton Schwyz. Closed to motor vehicles on Saturdays and Sundays; open to cyclists and weekdays.

Pragel Pass road conditions Pragel Pass open or closed Pragelpass status
Hauptstrasse 3 · Mollis to Lake Walen (Walensee) Open

Kerenzerberg Pass (Kerenzerbergpass)

748 m (2,454 ft) · Route 3 & A3 Bypass · Open Year-Round

Year-round mountain pass road high above Lake Walen, providing an essential scenic alternative route to the A3 motorway tunnel.

Kerenzerberg road conditions Kerenzerberg open or closed Kerenzerbergpass status
Netstal / Klöntalersee · Passhöhe Richisau Open

Klöntaler Pass (Passhöhe Richisau)

1,100 m (3,609 ft) · Netstal to Richisau

Dramatic lakeside pass road winding along the fjord-like shore of Klöntalersee surrounded by sheer limestone mountain walls.

Klöntaler Pass road conditions Klöntaler Pass open or closed Klontal pass status
Historic Suvorov March · Elm (GL) to Pigniu (GR) Open

Panix Pass (Pass da Pigniu)

2,407 m (7,897 ft) · Historic Alpine Foot Pass

Historic mountain foot pass famous for Field Marshal Suvorov's heroic 1799 Russian Army retreat through heavy snowdrifts.

Panix Pass trail conditions Panix Pass hiking conditions Pass da Pigniu
Alpine Divide · Linthal to Elm (Sernftal) Open

Richetli Pass (Richetlipass)

2,261 m (7,418 ft) · Swiss Via Alpina Trail

High alpine foot pass connecting the Grosstal at Linthal with the Sernftal at Elm underneath Hausstock peak.

Richetli Pass trail conditions Richetli Pass hiking conditions

Canton Glarus Passes Quick Index

Pass Name Elevation Highway / Trail Canton Divide Status Authority
Klausen Pass1,948 m (6,391 ft)Hauptstrasse 17Glarus / UriOpenTCS & Alpenpässe.ch
Pragel Pass1,550 m (5,085 ft)Klöntal-Muotathal RoadGlarus / SchwyzRestrictedTCS & Kanton Glarus
Kerenzerberg Pass748 m (2,454 ft)Hauptstrasse 3 (Year-Round)Lake Walen BypassOpenTCS Verified (Year-Round)
Klöntaler Pass1,100 m (3,609 ft)Netstal-Richisau RoadKlöntalersee ValleyOpenGlarnerland Tourismus
Panix Pass2,407 m (7,897 ft)Historic Military TrekGlarus / GraubündenOpenSchweiz Mobil
Richetli Pass2,261 m (7,418 ft)Via Alpina Foot TrailLinthal / Elm DivideOpenSchweiz Mobil

Canton Glarus Passes: Frequently Asked Questions

What are the weekend motor vehicle restrictions on Pragel Pass? ▼
Pragelpass (1,550 m) is closed to motor vehicles (cars and motorcycles) on Saturdays and Sundays between Richisau (GL) and Hinterthal (SZ) to protect alpine tranquility. Motorists must use Klausenpass or Hirzel/Sattel highways on weekends.
Is Kerenzerberg Pass open during winter storms? ▼
Yes, Kerenzerbergpass (748 m) above Lake Walen is maintained open 365 days a year with active snowplow service, providing a vital alternative route when the A3 motorway tunnel experiences maintenance or delays.
Where can I check real-time TCS driving conditions for Glarus? ▼
LivePassWatch updates live road conditions directly from TCS (Touring Club Schweiz) at tcs.ch and alpenpaesse.ch.