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Penser Joch

Mountain pass in South Tyrol, Italy From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

The Penser Joch (Italian: Passo di Pènnes; German: Penser Joch) (2211 m) is a high mountain pass in South Tyrol, northern Italy, near the Jaufenpass. It connects Bolzano via the Sarntal and with Sterzing in the Wipptal. It is the most direct road between Innsbruck and Bolzano. It is traversed by the SS 508 highway, which has a maximum grade of 13 percent. There is a restaurant at the summit. Although, it has been widened repeatedly in recent years, the road is still rather narrow.

Elevation2,211 m (7,254 ft)
Coordinates46°49′8″N 11°26′32″E
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Penser Joch
The Penser Joch, view from the path to Zinseler.
Penser Joch is located in Alps
Penser Joch
Penser Joch
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Elevation2,211 m (7,254 ft)
Location
LocationSouth Tyrol, Italy
RangeAlps
Coordinates46°49′8″N 11°26′32″E
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