The Jaufen Pass (German: Jaufenpass, Italian: Passo di Monte Giovo) (el. 2,094 m.) is a high mountain pass in the Alps in the South Tyrol in Italy.

Jaufen Pass
(Jaufenpass, Passo di Monte Giovo)
The Jaufen Pass
Elevation2,094 m (6,870 ft)
LocationSouth Tyrol, Italy
Coordinates46°50′24″N 11°18′27″E / 46.84000°N 11.30750°E / 46.84000; 11.30750

It connects Meran and Sterzing on the road to the Brenner Pass. It is the northernmost pass in the Alps that is completely in Italy. The pass road is very winding, with many switchbacks.

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46°50′24″N 11°18′27″E / 46.84000°N 11.30750°E / 46.84000; 11.30750