Jaufen Pass

Jaufen Pass
(Jaufenpass, Passo di Monte Giovo)
The Jaufen Pass
Interactive map of Jaufen Pass
Elevation	2,094 m (6,870 ft)
Third Approach
Location	South Tyrol, Italy
Coordinates	46°50′24″N 11°18′27″E

The Jaufen Pass (German: Jaufenpass, Italian: Passo di Monte Giovo) (el. 2,094 m.) is a high mountain pass in the Alps in the South Tyrol in Italy.

It connects Meran and Sterzing on the road to the Brenner Pass. It is the northernmost pass in the Alps that is completely in Italy. The pass road is very winding, with many switchbacks.

Gallery

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  Chapel near Jaufenpass
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  Panorama near Jaufenpass
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  Panorama near Jaufenpass
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  Name sign
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  Road: from Jaufenpass to Sankt Leonhard

See also

• List of highest paved roads in Europe
• List of mountain passes

External links

• Media related to Jaufenpass at Wikimedia Commons