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Timmelsjoch (Rombo Pass) by motorbike.

By · published October 29, 2026

In short

The Timmelsjoch (Passo del Rombo, 2,474 m) is the border pass between the Passeier valley, in South Tyrol, and the Ötztal, in Tyrol. The Austrian side, the Timmelsjoch High Alpine Road, opened in 1959; the Italian side, from Moos in Passeier, has been open to through traffic since 1967.

Updated October 2026
2,474 maltitude
BZ / Tirolarea
closed in winterin winter
0of our routes

What it is like to ride.

From St. Leonhard in Passeier the climb is 29 km long with about 1,800 metres of ascent; Moos is about ten kilometres below the pass. The Austrian side is 12 km long and tolled: motorbikes €18 one way, €25 return (2026). The road is open roughly from mid-June to mid-October, depending on snow, every day from 7 am to 8 pm, and closed to lorries and trailers.

What to see.

At the top there is a restaurant with a terrace, a stone hut and the summit cross. On the Austrian side the road operator has set up the «Timmelsjoch Experience», with the pass museum and viewpoints along the climb, and also lists a motorcycle museum.

Where it is.

Map of the Timmelsjoch (Rombo Pass) (2,474 m) and nearby passes

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On our routes.

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Frequently asked questions.

How high is the Timmelsjoch (Rombo Pass)?
The Timmelsjoch (Rombo Pass) lies at 2,474 metres and links the Passeier valley (South Tyrol) and the Ötztal (Tyrol, Austria).
Is the Timmelsjoch (Rombo Pass) open in winter?
No: it is closed in winter. Recent dates and the official sites for today's status are on the page Passes open and closed.
Which routes cross the Timmelsjoch (Rombo Pass)?
It is not on one of our routes yet.
Can you drive the Timmelsjoch (Rombo 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.

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