The Nigerpass (Italian: Passo Nigra; German: Nigerpass) (1688 m) is a high mountain pass in the Dolomites in the province of South Tyrol in Italy.
| Nigerpass | |
|---|---|
  Nigerpass Location of Nigerpass | |
| Elevation | 1,688 m (5,538 ft) |
| Location | South Tyrol, Italy |
| Range | Dolomites |
| Coordinates | 46°27′26″N 11°35′9″E / 46.45722°N 11.58583°E |
It connects the Tierser Tal with the Karerpass. The pass lies below the Rosengarten massif and borders on the Schlern Nature Preserve. The pass road was built in 1957 and has a maximum grade of 24%, making it the steepest pass in Italy. It is nevertheless open year-round.
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