Road and mountain landscape at Passo Pennes / Penserjoch
Photo: Lucam91
🇮🇹South TyrolMountain pass · Roadbook

Passo Pennes / Penserjoch

Wide high Alps with a sporty rhythm.

Elevation
2,211m
AlpinChaser Score
4.3out of 5

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Passo Pennes / Penserjoch · 2,211 m
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Original polyline · not a symbolic route
Region
South Tyrol
Best approach
Sterzing
Scenery
5.0 / 5
Riding challenge
5.0 / 5
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Passo Pennes / Penserjoch at a glance.

The most important values in one clear overview.

Elevation
2,211 m

Height of the crossing

Region
South Tyrol

Alpine area and surroundings

Best approach
Sterzing

AlpinChaser recommendation

Scenery
5.0 / 5

Ride DNA

Technique
5.0 / 5

Ride DNA

Road condition
4.0 / 5

Ride DNA

Ride DNA
4.3/ 5
AlpinChaser total score
Editorial
4.3
Community
4.310 ratings

The total score combines the editorial ride profile with AlpinChaser community experience. Categories show the current weighted result.

How this pass feels.

Large and clear enough to compare before the ride, without hiding decisive values in small cards.

Scenery4.8
Flow3.5
Technique4.4
Road condition3.8
Traffic3.8
Popularity4.0
Our recommendation

How we would ride this pass.

Sterzing

From Sterzing, the pass climbs rhythmically and clearly visible, with clearly legible bends and less traffic pressure than from the Passeiertal valley.

What stays with you
  • Smooth curve rhythm
  • Open high Alps
  • Sporty driving
Before departure
  • Cutting corners in oncoming traffic
  • Surprisingly tight curve radii
  • Alpine cattle drive and animals on the road
See it once · then ride

The road in pictures.

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Passo Pennes / Penserjoch – alpine road impression
Passo Pennes / PenserjochPhoto: Foto: Michaela Kaiser · @gapmk262
Alpenrosenhof at the summit of Penser Joch
Photo: HaSt / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0 · converted for the web · Source
AlpinChaser stop recommendation

Take a break right at the summit.

At Penser Joch · 2,211 m

Alpenrosenhof

The family-run Alpenrosenhof sits directly at the summit and makes an ideal stop after the final bends. It serves coffee, lunch and honest South Tyrolean food in a relaxed mountain setting. Rooms are also available if you want to stay overnight on the pass.

  • South Tyrolean food
  • Homemade classics
  • Panoramic break
Visit Alpenrosenhof
FAQ

Frequently asked questions about Passo Pennes / Penserjoch

How high is Passo Pennes / Penserjoch?

Passo Pennes / Penserjoch reaches an elevation of 2,211 metres in South Tyrol.

Is Passo Pennes / Penserjoch worth riding by motorcycle?

Not for beginners: narrow, technical sections alternate with surprisingly flowing passages and demand clean lines. At the top, a relaxed meeting point with a restaurant awaits. Perfect for coming down after the ride. The AlpinChaser riding score is 4.3 out of 5.

Which is the best approach to Passo Pennes / Penserjoch?

Sterzing is the recommended approach. From Sterzing, the pass climbs rhythmically and clearly visible, with clearly legible bends and less traffic pressure than from the Passeiertal valley.

What should motorcyclists consider on Passo Pennes / Penserjoch?

Cutting corners in oncoming traffic Surprisingly tight curve radii Alpine cattle drive and animals on the road

When is Passo Pennes / Penserjoch open?

High-alpine roads can be affected by seasonal closures, snow, construction or short-notice restrictions. Check the official local road status on the day of travel.

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