#ofenpass

[aestum]

(by formgestalter)

[scrapblring]

Ofen Pass, Graubünden, Switzerland

formgestalter

[tagesnotizen]

20.10.2023 | Ofenpass | 13.30h

Es regnet und in allen Mitteln des öffentlichen Verkehrs gibt es genügend Platz und Ruhe.

[gcecology]

Chaschuana route

After my hike in Alp Trupchun last November I have been wanting to do it again and get up and over in Italy (as recommended by Brian Patton). To do this you need to get up and over Fuorcla Trupchun and the people at the park act like this is difficult (see here). I feel fairly sure they are overselling this (I did a fair bit of it last November and the scree did not seem that bad), but it was also closed when we arrived and we could not tell how the snow would be so we opted to do a route just next to it where you cross 200 m lower and, as it was a mountain biking route, it was clearly easy to do. We decided this very rapidly while looking at a map in the National Park Visitor Centre in Zernez and realizing it would be a long day (and we needed to get back to Zurich at the end and the next train to S-Chanf was leaving in 12 minutes. We bolted the train station and never looked back (in the end the hike only took 4 or 5 hours, whereas we expected 8 or 9).

It was grand! We had the trail almost to ourselves beyond some road work and some folks stringing electric fencing; it was mellow and gorgeous. We saw only one mountain biker who informed us there was snow at the pass which was very passable (very true, and actually all the snow was before the pass and just short bits of it) and then the top was jaw-dropping. Mountains forever. And all the signs changed to Italian. We passed an Italian mountain hut (refugio) and then onward into Livigno where we followed a series of flags through small villages. I thought we might want to hang out in Livigno but it was a bit akin to Whistler -- a mountain resort village at its development best. We booked it to the bus station and headed back.

And the bus was great! I thought we would go over Ofenpass but instead we went through Munt La Schera (after a speedy trip along the lake -- the bus slowed down when we passed the Italian police --and an enjoyable passing of the old border crossing, followed by Swiss customs officers boarding the bus -- leading to a gentle silent panic in J and me as we did not both have passports on us, but after interrogating the older Swiss couple returning with backpacks of wine we were brushed off).

[aguzziadventure]

Day 14: Como, a Return to the Mountains, and a Farewell to High Passes

Awakening to the sunshine in Mandello, I find myself eager to embrace a new day with a fully functioning bike. Starting the day with another visit to the Moto Guzzi factory, I join fellow enthusiasts from across the globe, comparing bikes and exchanging stories of our travels. A few photos in front of the factory's famous red gates offers a memento of our nerdy camaraderie.

Deciding to take a scenic route, I circle more of the lake and journey towards the Ghisallo Pass, a landmark on the Giro d’Italia route. The more common route is Bellagio and back down again, but this way I get so see more of Como. Bellagio itself, perched on a promontory jutting into the lake, offers some of the best panoramic views of the water. As I sit on a lakeside jetty, rehydrating and contemplating my next steps, the decision to head towards home begins to formulate.

It's clear that my homeward journey should include a reunion with the mountains and a brush with the Dolomites. Charting a course that spans the passes of Maloja, Ofen, Umbrail, and finally, the legendary Stelvio, I envisage a great swan song for my alpine exploits.

The journey begins with a short ferry ride from Bellagio to Varenna, thankfully with my luggage on the back of the bike this time. Unhurriedly winding around the lake and through quintessential Italian villages, the bike barks through the peaceful landscape with its fixed exhaust. A hearty Italian meal fuels me for the forthcoming ride as I bid Lake Como farewell.

The Majolapass and Ofenpass serve as a reintroduction to the alpine world. Their wide, friendly roads, devoid of the technical demands of previous passes, are meditative. The scenery is less complicated than previous passes, being monochrome mountains punctuated with dense dark green Swiss pine. I ride visor-up, relishing the chill of the mountain air, readying myself for the impending ride through my final mountain passes.

The ascent to the Umbrail pass, standing proud at 2,501m, marks my farewell to Swiss alpine riding. As it links the Swiss and Italian borders, the Umbrail pass acts as my gateway to the legendary Stelvio and the Dolomites. Despite the sharp cold, losing 1ºc every 100m I’m told, I soak in every detail.

The finale, the Stelvio Pass, presents a serene environment. With only a group of fellow Brits driving BMW M3s for company, we take on the famed ascent together. With a fully functioning bike and some improved skills after completing many mountain passes, the race to the summit is silky smooth. At the top, we wave goodbye and I stop to embrace the sight that meets me - my last mountain panorama.

The Stelvio, the fifth highest road in Europe, famed across the world, offers a fitting conclusion to this roadtrip. This time I feel content in the knowledge that I've lived this journey fully. I’ve seen so much and achieved everything I aimed for, plus a little more. If this is the last mountain pass that I ever do - what a road to bow out on. I descend the pass alone, slowly, letting goafers cross the road and watching birds of prey circle the ice white valley.

Despite the excitement of the remaining journey home, I know that the mountains - the Pyrenees, Alps, and now the Dolomites - will leave a lasting imprint on me.

This evening, I find shelter in a quaint Swiss hotel in Schlinig, where I can still see the mountains looming in the distance. As the sun sets, I offer them a salute of gratitude, promising to cherish their memory as I journey towards home in the morning.

[desktophintergrund]

[fabian-huesser]

Der goldene Herbst im Val Müstair. Mit Sicht zum Ofenpass. The golden autumn in Val Müstair. Camera: DJI FC300X Lens: DJI FC300X, 20.7 mm Settings: f/2.8 | 1/60 s | 3.61 mm | ISO 100 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #fabianhüsser #visitengadin #autumnlove #lifeofswitzerland #loves_united_switzerland #naturephotography #landscapecaptures #landscapephotography #landscapelovers #aerialphotography #lovely_earthshotz #picturetokeep_nature #hiking #engadin #ofenpass #graubuendenferien #beautifulplaces #splendid_shotz #earthfocus #earth_shotz #blickheimat #20min_heimat #splendid_earth #swissmyworld #super_switzerland #amazingswitzerland  #myswisspanorama #myswitzerland #visitswitzerland #dronesgallery (hier: Cierfs) https://www.instagram.com/p/B3HmbrIo0un/?igshid=2fxgvzw0m7ub

[sswiss420]

Parc Naziunal Svizzer - Ova dal Fuorn F/7.1 30.0mm 1/400s ISO-100 GPS: 46.655243, 10.248839 Gear: Nikon D800 AF-S Nikkor 24-70mm #switzerland🇨🇭 #switzerland #myswitzerland #visitswitzerland #switzerland.explores #photographie #suisse #ofenpass #landscape #graubuenden #gr #landscapephoto #park #nature #zernez #photooftheday #svizzer #sunset #nationalpark #2022 #nikondach #D800 #nikon #sswiss #🇨🇭 #schweiz #schweiz🇨🇭 (at Swiss National Park) https://www.instagram.com/p/ChlLSkXoZl9/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[classicalhighways]

Via principala 28 crossing Pass dal Fuorn/Ofenpass, Grischun/Graubünden, Switzerland by ??

[swizzlybiker]

The Ofenpass, which leads from the Engadine into the beautiful Val Müstair, takes its name from former iron smelters that once processed iron ore from surrounding mines near the pass. Not far from the roads still in use today, their remains and ruins can be seen in the landscape; the brick blast furnaces are particularly striking. The need for wood was enormous for both smelters and mines, which is why the formerly numerous forests far around the pass were cut down. Despite some later reforestation, the damage is still visible today. 🇨🇭 🏍 🇨🇭 Der Ofenpass, welcher vom Engadin ins wunderschöne Val Müstair führt, hat seinen Namen von früheren Eisenschmelzen, die einst in Passnähe Eisenerze aus umliegenden Bergwerken verarbeiteten. Unweit der heute noch genutzten Wege lassen sich deren Reste und Ruinen in der Landschaft feststellen, besonders die gemauerten Hochöfen sind auffällig. Der Bedarf an Holz war für Hütten wie Bergwerke enorm, weshalb die ehemals zahlreichen Wälder weit um den Pass abgeholzt wurden. Trotz einiger späterer Aufforstungen sind die Schäden heute noch erkennbar.

[saskia-stefan-unterwegs]

10.8.21

Wow, was eine schöne Runde…Italien –> Schweiz –> Italien –> Schweiz –> Italien. Klasse Runde über den Umbrailpass ((2.501m) und dem Ofenpass (2.149m) bei bestem Kaiserwetter. Und Saskias „Reise–Fuzz“ sitzt bei Saskia auf dem Motorrad in der ersten Reihe 😊 .Die Fahrt ging auch durch einen Tunnel –> Munt-la-Schera-Tunnel –> 3.385m im Einbahnverkehr, geregelt durch eine Ampelanlage.

[rappelz96]

Ofenpass #ofenpass #switzerland #svizzera #ferrari #abarth #italy #horse #horses #skorpion #fiat #red #white #graubünden rot #weiß #passo #travel #reise #holidays #urlaub #nice #look #schön #traum (hier: Ofenpass Svizzera) https://www.instagram.com/p/CQybQKJBPEs/?utm_medium=tumblr

[heavensky79]

/ Calmdown HeavenSky 7/2018 #southtyrol #ktm #adventure #calmdown #heavensky #photography #sunshine #summer #heavenskypopartica #sky #meadow #flowers #calmdown #ofenpass (hier: ofenpass 2150 MüM)

[clubstyleeurope]

#CSE • @bobbinbastard #15passestour info update: (If you want to be linked to not miss any updates let me know) After talking to you guys the time range for the ride will be around mid July to mid of August. Weather will hopefully be dry around that time and I got good responses from you ✌🏽 This is the list of the #15passestour: 1. Splügenpass (schlechter Asphalt auf italienischer Seite) 2. Julierpass 3. Silvretta-Hochalpenstraße - Kirchturm v. Altgraun 4. Ofenpass 5. Stilfser-Joch 6. Gavia Pass (ride with lorenzo_f_) 7. Timmels Joch 8. Menselpass 9. Passo Sella (alle 45min Richtungswechsel - somit kein Gegenverkehr) 10. Gradner Joch 11. Passo Giau 12. Rolle Pass 13. Staller Sattel 14. Plöckenpass 15. Nassfeldpass 16. Seebergsattel (Understanding now that it might have not been the smartest move to consider the number of passes in the name of the tour 😆) #Blackdynasmatter #thedevilshorse #borntoride #bikeporn #instabike #dynaholics #dynanation #clubstyle #clubstyledyna #harleydavidsondaily #dynalife #dyna #findyourfreedom #motorcycle #harleydavidson #fxdl #fxdb #riserapp #americanirondc #myjekillandhyde #mountainpasses #alps #roadtrip #radshit #harleyfuckingdavidson #friends #choppers #austria https://ift.tt/2FAR5As

[tagesnotizen]

15.7.2019 | Wiedikon | 21.30h

Am Freitag Nachmittag seien sie losgefahren. Ohne Halt bis Venedig. 28 Stunden. Nein, anstrengend sei das eigentlich nicht. „Man fährt halt einfach, tritt in die Pedale. Das kann sich jemand, der das nicht kennt, gar nicht vorstellen." In Davos habe der erste aufgegeben, der zweite in Zernez, drei weitere irgendwo hinter Meran. Über Flüela- und Ofenpass in der Nacht, im Regen. Und dann schwärmt C. von seinen Spezialsocken: „Lassen nichts rein und nichts raus, stinken zwar bestialisch, aber absolut wasserfest."

[tomasoski2]

Above the Ofenpass/Pass dal Fuorn by echumachenco https://flic.kr/p/2nFebgW