Unterschachen: Klausenpass
Built around the road crossing between Uri and Glarus, Klausenpass became a high Alpine route linking the Schächental with the Linth River valley. The pass reaches 1,948 metres and occupies rugged terrain where the road follows steep slopes rather than a broad valley floor. On the Uri side, the route climbs from Unterschächen; on the Glarus side it descends towards Linthal. Built between 1893 and 1899, the road was a major engineering project in this remote mountain setting. Klausenpass is also associated with the Klausen Race, a historic hill climb for cars and motorcycles first held in 1922. The pass remains an important connection between two cantons and a defining section of Switzerland's Alpine road network.
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Unterschächen sits in the Schächen valley in Switzerland’s canton of Uri, where the Schächen River descends from the Klausen Pass through a steep Alpine corridor. The settlement stands on the approach to the 1,948-metre pass linking Uri with the canton of Glarus, a route long used to cross this part of the Alps. Pastures, farm buildings and wooded slopes shape the valley floor, while higher ground leads into rugged mountain terrain. The historic Klausen Race, first held in 1922, made this mountain road known internationally in motorsport. Explore additional webcams nearby to better understand how Unterschächen and the Schächental relate to the surrounding Alps.
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The Reuss River and steep Alpine valleys shape much of Uri - they have long channelled transport, settlement and hydropower through this central Swiss canton. From Lake Lucerne at Flüelen, the main valley rises south towards the Gotthard Pass, one of Europe’s historic north-south routes. Altdorf, Uri’s cantonal capital, is closely associated with the William Tell tradition, while the Rütli meadow on the lakeshore is linked to the Federal Charter of 1291. Roads and railways in the Gotthard corridor still define Uri’s role within Switzerland, running between high slopes and narrow side valleys. Summer brings hiking and mountain travel, while winter lends the canton a quieter Alpine rhythm. Browse nearby webcams to discover further corners of Uri.
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Switzerland stretches from the Jura Mountains in the northwest to the Alps in the south, encompassing a central plateau of cities, farms and lakes. The Rhine rises in the Swiss Alps, while Lake Geneva forms part of the country’s southwestern border. Zürich, Geneva and Basel are major urban centres, yet mountain railways and passes remain central to how many regions are experienced. Four national languages—German, French, Italian and Romansh—reflect Switzerland’s distinct cantonal identities. The Matterhorn above Zermatt is among Europe’s most recognisable peaks, and the 1291 Federal Charter is closely associated with the country’s founding tradition. Continue through nearby webcams to explore different parts of Switzerland.
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