Erbe Pass by motorbike.
By Edoardo · published October 22, 2026
In short
The Erbe Pass (1,987 m, Würzjoch in German) links the Isarco valley, from Bressanone via Eores or via Luson, with Val Badia, dropping to Antermoia and San Martino in Badia. It runs below the Sass de Putia, in the Puez-Odle Nature Park.
Updated October 2026What it is like to ride.
It is a quiet pass, with little traffic compared with the big Dolomite passes. The road is narrow in places but well kept; the Luson side is steeper and more demanding. From Bressanone you reach it over the Eores Pass, about 3 km west of the top. It is closed in winter, when the road becomes a cross-country ski trail.
The climbs in numbers.
| From | Length | Elevation gain | Average gradient | Steepest 100 m | Hairpins |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Martino in Badia | 13.7 km | 947 m | 6.9% | 14.4% | 26 |
| Bressanone | 27.0 km | 1,528 m | 5.7% | 14.7% | 20 |
Data from climbfinder.com (checked on 21/10/2026), measured on the cycling climbs: the starting point may differ from the one on our motorbike routes.
What to see.
From the top you see the Sass de Putia, the Odle, the Plose and Monte Gabler. The Rifugio Passo delle Erbe (Ütia de Börz) stands at the pass. The Giro d'Italia crossed it in 1993, 1994 and 2005.
For your ride.
- To stay near the pass: motorcycle-friendly hotels in the Dolomites, with garage and services as declared, each with its source.
Useful links.
- Mountain weather: meteo.report (South Tyrol, Trentino, Tyrol)
- Is the road open today: South Tyrol traffic centre
- Passes open and closed: winter closures and official sources
Links to official external sites, checked in October 2026.
Frequently asked questions.
- How high is the Erbe Pass?
- The Erbe Pass lies at 1,987 metres and links the Isarco valley (Bressanone) and Val Badia, below the Sass de Putia.
- Is the Erbe Pass open in winter?
- No: in winter it is closed on at least one side.
- Which routes cross the Erbe Pass?
- It is on Corona Imperiale, Doppio Ottovolante. On dolomitiexperiences.com you will find the map, stages and PDF guide for each route.
- Can you drive the Erbe Pass by car?
- Yes: the road is paved and open to traffic. In summer, set off early in the morning to avoid traffic and cyclists.
- How steep is the Erbe Pass?
- From San Martino in Badia: 13.7 km with 947 m of climbing at an average gradient of 6.9%. From Bressanone: 27.0 km, 1,528 m of climbing, 5.7% on average. The steepest stretch reaches 14.7% (climbfinder.com data).
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