Unconventional journeys bypassing the Gotthardtunnel offered to travelers - Alternative roads lead to the Gotthard Tunnel.
Hey there, travelers! If you're a car driver from Baden-Württemberg intending to venture to Italy or southeastern France during the holiday season, trepidations about the infamous Gotthard Tunnel traffic are completely justified. With millions of vehicles passing through annually, this renowned traffic jam in Switzerland can transformed an enjoyable drive into a grueling ordeal, consuming hours rather than minutes.
We've got your back! Here are some brilliant alternative routes to circumvent traffic wallop at the Gotthard Tunnel and reach your destination with a smile:
San Bernardino Tunnel: A Handy Detour
Air on the side of adventure? The San Bernardino Tunnel via A13, between Chur and Bellinzona, makes a top recommendation for holiday season travelers. Apparently, most German drivers favor driving via the A7 and A96 to the Ticino or towards Milan by traversing the 6.5-kilometer long tunnel between Hinterrhein and San Bernardino 1. If you're stranded for over an hour in traffic before the Gotthard Tunnel, this route will typically prove more appealing.
Gotthard Pass: An Historic and Motorcycle-Friendly Option
If you're a motorcyclist or driving a compact car sans trailer, the picturesque Gotthard Pass makes for a memorable destination. However, it's strictly a no-go for cars with caravans given its steep and winding nature. Furthermore, seasonal traffic delays on the pass road cannot be overlooked. The Pass is typically closed due to winter conditions between November and May 1.
Other Pass Roads: Diversify Your Journey
Bored of the usual suspects? Spice things up with alternative pass roads! The Simplon Pass might just be your saving grace, particularly when other detours are overwhelmed. Other tantalizing options include the Grimsel Pass, the Nufenen Pass, or the route via the Grand St. Bernard 1.
- Gotthard Tunnel
- Traffic
- Baden-Württemberg
- ADAC
- Holiday Season
- Italy
- Southeastern France
- Germany
- Switzerland
- San Bernardino
- Stuttgart
- Car
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- Alternative Routes to Italy:
- Via Austria and Brenner Passes: This route guides travelers from Baden-Württemberg through Bavaria toward Munich and then south into Austria. Although some congestion on Austrian motorways can occur, this route helps bypass the delays typical at the Gotthard Tunnel 4.
- Via Eastern France through Alsace: Instead of following Swiss motorways, this route suggests heading west from Baden-Württemberg into the Alsace region of France, then continuing south through France towards Provence or the lavender route 1. The Alsace region offers scenic drives with less risk of severe congestion than southern autoroutes near Lyon and Marseille during holidays 4.
- General Tips:
- Timely Travel: Avoiding peak travel times such as Friday and Saturday mornings can help bypass some congestion.
- Scenic Black Forest Detours: Although not a direct alternative, exploring the Black Forest region itself offers picturesque routes and helps stagger departure times from typical highway jams 2.
