Passes
The chief passes of the Swiss Alps, north of the Klausen Pass, are:
- Note: road status as of 1911.
| Mountain pass | location | type (as of 1911) | elevation (m) | elevation (ft) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ruosalperkulm | Schächen Valley to the Muota Valley | foot path | 2,172 | 7,126 |
| Karren Alp Pass | Muota Valley to Linthal | foot path | 2,096 | 6,877 |
| Kinzigkulm Pass | Schächen Valley to the Muota Valley | foot path | 2,076 | 6,811 |
| Saasberg Pass | Einsiedeln to Glarus | foot path | 1,898 | 6,227 |
| Kamor Pass | Appenzell to Rüthi | bridle path | 1,680 | 5,510 |
| Saxerlücke | Appenzell to Sax | foot path | 1,651 | 5,417 |
| Schwein Alp Pass | Wägital (Wäggithal) to | bridle path | 1,572 | 5,157 |
| Pragel Pass | Muotathal to Glarus | carriage road in progress | 1,554 | 5,098 |
| Hacken Pass | Schwyz to Einsiedeln | foot path | 1,417 | 4,649 |
| Holzegg Pass | Schwyz to Einsiedeln | bridle path | 1,407 | 4,616 |
| Ibergeregg Pass | Schwyz to Iberg and Einsiedeln | carriage road | 1,406 | 4,613 |
| Krazeren Pass | Nesslau to Urnäsch | bridle path | 1,217 | 3,993 |
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