Fernpass closed again on Saturday for two hours due to demonstrations

Gathering points and march routes

According to the available information, the closure lasts around two hours and affects the Fernpass road in the section between Reutte and the district of Imst. Travelers between Tyrol and Bavaria must expect significant delays during this period.

The ÖAMTC, which has reported on closures at the Fernpass several times in recent weeks, refers to current traffic reports. An official detour via other pass roads is recommended.

The available facts indicate that the demonstration marches do not converge but end separately at their own respective rally locations. The closure therefore remains geographically limited.

Impact on travel traffic

Demonstrations along the B179 have repeatedly made the Fernpass a focal point of Tyrolean traffic in recent weeks. Drivers from and to Baden-Württemberg also use this route as a transit between Germany and Italy.

According to the available information, both the gathering points and the rally locations are within Tyrol. Cross-border rallies into Bavaria are not planned based on the available facts.

The authorities ask that the Fernpass area be bypassed widely during the stated time window. Local residents should also prepare for disruptions along the B179.

Background: Incidents in previous days

In the run-up to the renewed closure, individual pre-premiere demos had already affected traffic at the Fernpass in previous days. A continuation of the situation is likely in the authorities' assessment.

The closure falls in a phase in which travel traffic between the Alpine regions is already heavy. Travelers are asked to plan their trips accordingly and to pay attention to current traffic reports.

Overall, the situation at the Fernpass remains tense because the demonstrations have proven to be recurring. The state of Tyrol is closely monitoring the developments.