How long is Brenner Pass?

How long is Brenner Pass? The pass is 49.1km (30.5 miles) long running from Sterzing (in South Tyrol in northern Italy) to Innsbruck (capital of Austria's western state of Tyrol).

How did the Romans get past the Alps?

The Romans first built a road over the Reschen Pass at 1,504 m to lead to the provincial capital at Augsburg. It was completed around 50 AD. About 100 years later, the trails leading across the Brenner at 1,370 m were improved into a Roman road as well.

How do you avoid the Brenner Pass?

There is a motorway pass charge in Austria and a toll for the Brenner pass, these can be avoided by taking the Gruner Tauern pass into Italy. This route (Brussels ring, Aachen, Koln, Munich) is the easiest drive, the Liege road is not as good.

What is the most beautiful pass in the Alps?

What is the pass between Italy and Switzerland?

Bernina Pass (Passo del Bernina) located on the border between Switzerland and Italy, connecting the alpine resort town St. Moritz with Tirano in Val Poschiavo, is a 365 days a year road.

What towns are along the Brenner Pass?

Along the way, you'll pass through the towns of Brenner, Gossensass, and Vipiteno, each of which offers its own unique attractions. The best time of year to take this road trip is between April and October.

Why is Brenner Pass famous?

The Brenner/Brennero Pass was one of the most popular Alpine crossings to arrive from North to South (and back) for centuries. German kings crossed the pass on their way to the imperial coronation in Rome. Writers and novelists crossed it on their travels through Italy.

Where is the Brenner tunnel?

The tunnel will connect Italy and Austria, starting in Fortezza, Italy, and ending in Innsbruck, Austria. It is the core element of the new 425km-long Brenner railway line running from Munich, Germany, to Verona, Italy.

Is Brenner Pass a scenic?

Itinerary. Travel along the tracks on one of Europe's most scenic rail journeys, combining exciting cities with wonderful panoramas. Take the Brenner Pass rail line from the Bavarian capital of Munich through the verdant landscapes of southern Bavaria to Innsbruck, the winter sports capital of the Alps.

What is the lowest pass in the Alps?

Brenner Pass, mountain pass, one of the lowest (4,511 feet [1,375 m]) and most important through the main chain of the Alps on the Austrian-Italian border.