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Schönwies

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About Schönwies

Schönwies is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Wenns, 31km from Ötztal Valley.

Schönwies is a town located in Austria. With a population of 0, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Schönwies sits in Austria, where you drive on the right. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Schönwies to your route.

About Schönwies

Schönwies is a municipality in the district of Landeck in the Austrian state of Tyrol located 8 km northeast of the city of Landeck and 7 km west of the city of Imst. The main source of income is the mining of limestone ballast stone. The highest point in the municipality is the Große Schlenkerspitze (2,827 m) which

Read more is also the highest mountain in the eastern Lechtal Alps.

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Where is Schönwies located?

Schönwies is located in Austria, Europe. The coordinates are 47.1966 latitude, 10.6574 longitude.

What is the population of Schönwies?

Schönwies has a population of approximately 0 people, making it a town in Austria.

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Quick Information

Population
0
Continent
Europe
Country
Austria
Timezone
Coordinates
47.1966, 10.6574

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Austria

Police
133
Ambulance
144
Fire
122
All emergencies
112
Driving side
right

Motorway vignette required. ÖAMTC roadside assistance: 120.

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Worth the detour from Schönwies

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

mountain pass

Hahntennjoch

One of Austria's most demanding and rewarding passes with narrow, twisting roads, steep gradients, and stunning Tyrolean valley panoramas.

8 km · about 15 min drive

mountain pass

Fern Pass

A 1,212 m Tyrolean pass on an ancient Roman route (Via Claudia Augusta) between Reutte and Imst, sweeping past the turquoise Blindsee and Fernsteinsee lakes beneath the Zugspitze massif.

23 km · about 25 min drive

mountain pass

Kuehtai Saddle

At 2,017 m one of the highest villages in Austria reached by public road, the Kuehtai saddle links the Oetz and Sellrain valleys with a fast, flowing climb popular with drivers and cyclists.

27 km · about 30 min drive

natural wonder

Ötztal Valley

A dramatic glacial valley stretching deep into the Ötztal Alps, where the 5,300-year-old mummy Ötzi was discovered near the Italian border.

31 km · about 35 min drive

mountain pass

Arlberg Pass

A historic crossing between Tyrol and Vorarlberg at 1793m, offering a scenic old-road alternative to the Arlberg tunnel through classic Austrian Alpine landscapes.

34 km · about 40 min drive

tunnel

Arlberg Road Tunnel

Austria's longest road tunnel runs 14 km beneath the Arlberg massif between Tyrol and Vorarlberg; in summer the scenic pass road above makes a fine alternative.

34 km · about 40 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Zugspitze

At 2,962 metres, the highest peak in Germany offers panoramic views across four countries from its summit platform.

35 km · about 40 min drive

famous road

Oetztal Glacier Road

One of the highest paved roads in the Alps, climbing from Soelden to the Rettenbach Glacier at about 2,800 m: famous from ski World Cup openings and the James Bond film Spectre.

37 km · about 40 min drive

Driving roads near Schönwies

  • Right hereHahntennjochOne of Austria's most demanding and rewarding passes with narrow, twisting roads, steep gradients, and stunning Tyrolean valley panoramas.
  • 23 kmFern PassA 1,212 m Tyrolean pass on an ancient Roman route (Via Claudia Augusta) between Reutte and Imst, sweeping past the turquoise Blindsee and Fernsteinsee lakes beneath the Zugspitze massif.
  • 27 kmKuehtai SaddleAt 2,017 m one of the highest villages in Austria reached by public road, the Kuehtai saddle links the Oetz and Sellrain valleys with a fast, flowing climb popular with drivers and cyclists.
  • 34 kmArlberg PassA historic crossing between Tyrol and Vorarlberg at 1793m, offering a scenic old-road alternative to the Arlberg tunnel through classic Austrian Alpine landscapes.
  • 34 kmArlberg Road TunnelAustria's longest road tunnel runs 14 km beneath the Arlberg massif between Tyrol and Vorarlberg; in summer the scenic pass road above makes a fine alternative.
  • 35 kmZugspitzeAt 2,962 metres, the highest peak in Germany offers panoramic views across four countries from its summit platform.

Driving in Austria

Drives on
the right
Petrol
~€1.62/litre
Motorway tolls
None
Vignette
Required, around €12.4 for a short-stay sticker

When to drive here

April to October

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Schönwies.

Mils bei Imst

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Imsterberg

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3 km awayPop. 777

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7 km awayPop. 2,044

Zams

🇦🇹 Austria

7 km awayPop. 3,148

Arzl im Pitztal

🇦🇹 Austria

8 km awayPop. 1,896

Imst

🇦🇹 Austria

8 km awayPop. 10,504

Jerzens

🇦🇹 Austria

8 km awayPop. 975

Karrösten

🇦🇹 Austria

9 km away

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