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Detailed cycling weather forecast for Faschinajoch. See wind direction, temperature and rain along the entire climb and descent.
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Vorarlberg, AT
Pass Information
1,486m
Elevation
12.0%
Max Gradient
8.0 km
Length
Current status:
open
Opening Period:
Ganzjährig offen
Wed
11 Mar
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Rain showers
06:41
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18:19
10°
/
4°
Precipitation
2 mm
Humidity
91 %
🗻 About Faschinajoch
- Faschinajoch is a mountain pass in the Austrian Alps (Vorarlberg), connecting Faschina/Fontanella with Damüls. The road is well-built year-round (L193) and is used by vehicles and cyclists alike.
📅 Typical Seasonal Accessibility
Unlike some very high alpine passes, Faschinajoch does not have a strictly official winter closure published like Grossglockner or Stelvio, but seasonal weather conditions often determine whether the road is passable for cyclists.
🚴♂️ Cycling Season (usual)
- Late May – Mid June: Earliest possible openings — many years, snow may still linger high up and side gullies can be wet/icy. Roads may be clear but conditions variable.
- June to September: Best and most reliable period for cycling — roads are usually clear of snow and dry much more often. Warm days with stable conditions are common, especially July and August.
- October: Possible, but weather becomes unpredictable (early snow/ice) and you must check forecasts before cycling.
🥶 Late Autumn – Winter
- Late October to April/May: Snow and ice on higher roads are common. Although there’s no formal year-long closure, conditions often make cycling dangerous and authorities or local services may advise against travel. Snow chains, winter tyres, and closures by local road services occur for safety.
Note: Unlike some major toll alpine roads, Faschinajoch doesn’t appear to have a publicly advertised official pass open/close calendar. Its accessibility in winter largely depends on snow conditions and local road maintenance. Cycling early or late in the season should be planned with real-time checks on snow/road reports from Austrian traffic services (e.g., ÖAMTC).
🌦️ General Weather Conditions by Season
At ~1 500 m altitude, conditions vary significantly across the year:
❄️ Winter (Dec–Mar)
- Cold, frequent snow; roads may have snow or ice patches regularly. Snow clearance might occur for motor vehicles, but ice or snow banks can persist. Cycling usually not recommended unless you are extremely experienced with winter alpine conditions.
🌷 Spring (Apr–May)
- Snow melt and rain can make early season tricky. Even if top roads are cleared, shady sections may still have snow/ice into May. Temperatures are often cool and changeable.
☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug)
- Generally stable weather is common, with warm days and cool nights. Afternoon showers or thunderstorms are possible — typical alpine summer pattern. Best time for cycling.
🍂 Autumn (Sep–Oct)
- Early autumn is usually still good for cycling, but weather becomes more changeable by October with lower temperatures and higher chance of early snow.
🚴 What Cyclists Should Expect
✔ Road quality: Solid paved road across the pass without major gravel sections — great for road bikes.
✔ Traffic: Light to moderate in summer; motor vehicles and motorcyclists can be present.
✔ Weather: Rapid weather changes are possible in mountains — summer thunderstorms, cool winds, or sudden colder fronts can occur.
✔ Gear: Spring/Autumn rides benefit from layers, windbreaker, gloves; summer may be warm but mornings can be cool.
✔ Traffic: Light to moderate in summer; motor vehicles and motorcyclists can be present.
✔ Weather: Rapid weather changes are possible in mountains — summer thunderstorms, cool winds, or sudden colder fronts can occur.
✔ Gear: Spring/Autumn rides benefit from layers, windbreaker, gloves; summer may be warm but mornings can be cool.
🧭 Summary (Quick Guide)
Best for cycling:
✔ June – September — most reliable open, snow-free, mild weather.
✔ June – September — most reliable open, snow-free, mild weather.
Possible but variable:
⚠ Late May & October — check weather/road status before planning.
⚠ Late May & October — check weather/road status before planning.
Challenging/dangerous:
❄ November – April — snow and ice likely; not advisable for typical road cycling.
❄ November – April — snow and ice likely; not advisable for typical road cycling.
Weather note: Expect cooler temperatures at the summit than in valleys, and sudden afternoon changes can occur, especially early/late season.
Check weather on own route
Location
Weather Forecast
Next 7 Days
Wed
11 Mar
water_drop
Rain showers
06:41
—
18:19
10°
/
4°
Precipitation
2 mm
Humidity
91 %
Thu
12 Mar
water_drop
Rain showers
06:39
—
18:21
8°
/
2°
Precipitation
8 mm
Humidity
98 %
Fri
13 Mar
cloud
Overcast
06:37
—
18:22
13°
/
0°
Precipitation
0 mm
Humidity
79 %
Sat
14 Mar
water_drop
Rain showers
06:35
—
18:23
9°
/
-1°
Precipitation
11 mm
Humidity
100 %
Sun
15 Mar
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Snow grains
06:33
—
18:25
2°
/
-3°
Precipitation
5 mm
Humidity
99 %
Mon
16 Mar
ac_unit
Snow showers
06:31
—
18:26
6°
/
-1°
Precipitation
7 mm
Humidity
96 %
Tue
17 Mar
water_drop
Light rain
06:29
—
18:28
6°
/
1°
Precipitation
5 mm
Humidity
95 %
Climate Overview
Climate Overview
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| Jan | 4°C | -7°C | 18 | 5.8h | 14 | 122 mm | 75 % | 2 | 8h 59m |
| Feb | 5°C | -5°C | 21 | 7.2h | 11 | 41 mm | 73 % | 3 | 10h 18m |
| Mar | 9°C | -1°C | 22 | 8.2h | 17 | 95 mm | 70 % | 4 | 11h 56m |
| Apr | 13°C | 2°C | 26 | 11.0h | 18 | 81 mm | 68 % | 5 | 13h 38m |
| May | 14°C | 5°C | 21 | 9.4h | 25 | 197 mm | 65 % | 6 | 15h 6m |
| Jun | 22°C | 12°C | 30 | 12.8h | 21 | 162 mm | 67 % | 7 | 15h 51m |
| Jul | 18°C | 11°C | 27 | 11.2h | 29 | 291 mm | 66 % | 8 | 15h 28m |
| Aug | 20°C | 12°C | 27 | 11.0h | 20 | 196 mm | 68 % | 7 | 14h 10m |
| Sep | 16°C | 8°C | 22 | 7.9h | 23 | 165 mm | 70 % | 5 | 12h 32m |
| Oct | 11°C | 3°C | 22 | 7.3h | 17 | 97 mm | 72 % | 4 | 10h 50m |
| Nov | 8°C | -2°C | 20 | 6.2h | 15 | 100 mm | 76 % | 2 | 9h 20m |
| Dec | 7°C | -2°C | 22 | 6.3h | 8 | 23 mm | 77 % | 2 | 8h 32m |