Jaufenpass
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| Jaufenpass | |
|---|---|
| (Passo di Monte Giovo) | |
.jpg) Jaufenpass | |
| Elevation | 2,094 m (6,870 ft) |
| Location |
South Tyrol,  Italy |
| Coordinates | 46°50′24″N 11°18′27″E / 46.84000°N 11.30750°E |
Jaufenpass (Italian: Passo di Monte Giovo) (el. 2094 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.
See also
- List of highest paved roads in Europe
- List of mountain passes
References
- This article incorporates information from the German Wikipedia.
External links
Media related to Jaufenpass at Wikimedia Commons
Coordinates: 46°50′24″N 11°18′27″E / 46.84000°N 11.30750°E
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