Passo di Pénnes

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Passo di Pénnes

Passo di Pénnes
Elevation 2215 m
Location Flag of Italy Italy
Coordinates 46°49′8″N, 11°26′32″E

Passo di Pénnes (German: Penser Joch) (2215 m) is a high mountain pass in the north of Italy. It connects Bolzano in the Sarn (Sarentino) valley and Sterzing (Vipiteno) in the Wipp Valley. It is the most direct road between Innsbruck and Bolzano. It is traversed by the SS 508 highway, which has a maximum grade of 13 percent. There is a restaurant at the summit. Although, it has been widened repeatedly in recent years, the road is still rather narrow.


Coordinates: 46°49′8″N, 11°26′32″E

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