Davos to Mittenwald Road Trip: Alpine Paradise

At the Flüela Pass summit (2,383 m), Swiss Route 28 meets the boundary between Grisons and Engadin — a historical route used by Romans. Today, driving from Davos to Mittenwald (about 120 km) takes roughly 1 hour 45 minutes without traffic. The route crosses two countries, three passes, and four distinct geological zones.

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Geographical Shifts

Leaving Davos (1,560 m), the landscape ascends through larch forests to the alpine tundra of Flüela Pass. Descending into the Engadin valley, you encounter the bright green pastures of Susch and the canyon of the Inn River. Crossing into Austria near Landeck, the terrain transitions to the limestone Karwendel Alps, culminating in Mittenwald's dramatic mountain backdrop.

Climatic Conditions

The pass can experience snow even in June; average summer highs are 15°C. The best sunset viewpoint is at Flüela Pass summit parking, where the sun sets over the Silvretta massif.

Local Commerce & Culture

In Lavin (5 km from Susch), a roadside stand sells Engadin nuts and grappa. At Pfunds (Austria), pick up Tyrolean cheese from the Hausmann’s cheese cellar. In Mittenwald, the Sunday market offers hand-painted furniture and local honey.

• Engadin nuts (walnuts in syrup) — Lavin
• Bergkäse cheese — Pfunds
• Mittenwalt violin woodcrafts — Mittenwald

Fuel and Route Economics

Fuel costs for this route average around €25-35 (CHF 30-40) for a standard petrol car, depending on driving style. Diesel vehicles yield about 15% better consumption on climbs. Petrol stations are sparse on the Flüela Pass stretch; fill up in Davos or Susch before crossing.

• Davos: Coop, Migrol stations open 6:00-22:00
• Susch: Agrola station (limited hours, self-service)
• Landeck: Multiple stations (Jet, Shell) on B180
• Mittenwald: Aral and Shell near town entrance

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

No UNESCO sites lie directly on the main route, but the Rhaetian Railway (UNESCO World Heritage) runs parallel through the Albula valley. A 10-minute detour at Susch leads to the well-preserved Roman road section at Fetan.

Road Quality and Toll Information

Swiss Route 28 is well-maintained asphalt, but the Flüela Pass may have gravel patches after winter. No tolls in Switzerland or Austria on this route, but a Swiss motorway vignette (€40) is mandatory if using the A13/E43. Austrian sections are toll-free. Night illumination is absent on the pass; drive with high beams.

Infrastructure Safety

The Flüela Pass has tight hairpins with no guardrails in some sections. Use low gear to preserve brakes. Avalanche galleries protect the road in winter. Speed limits are strictly enforced: 80 km/h on Swiss roads, 100 km/h in Austria.

Family and Child Suitability

At Susch, the Engadin Adventure Park offers a ropes course for kids. Landeck has a playground at the Stadtpark. The Karwendelbahn cable car in Mittenwald is child-friendly.

Pet-Friendly Framework

Most outdoor rest stops allow dogs. The Gasthof zum Goldenen Adler in Landeck has a pet-friendly terrace.

Hidden Off-Route Spots

Three minutes off the main road near Spiss lies the abandoned village of St. Valentin auf der Haide, a 15th-century church ruin.

Fatigue Management & Rest Zones

Official rest areas: Flüela Pass summit (parking, no services), Landeck (Raststation with coffee and beds), and Mittenwald (Kurpark benches). For a nap, pull into the Parkplatz Silvretta-Bierbrücke near Lavin.

Culinary Infrastructure

Stop at Bergrestaurant Flüela (pass summit) for rösti and bratwurst. In Pfunds, Hotel Edelweiss serves Tiroler Gröstl. Mittenwald's Alpengasthof offers Kaiserschmarrn.

• Flüela Pass: Bergrestaurant Flüela
• Pfunds: Hotel Edelweiss
• Mittenwald: Alpengasthof