| Pfaffen Saddle | |
|---|---|
 Summit of the pass | |
| Elevation | 1,372 m (4,501 ft) |
| Location | Austria |
| Range | Alps |
| Coordinates | 47°34′N15°48′E / 47.567°N 15.800°E |
  Pfaffensattel Location of Pfaffen Saddle | |
The Pfaffen Saddle (German : Pfaffensattel) (el. 1372 m.) is a high mountain pass in the Austrian Alps in the Bundesland of Styria.
It connects Rettenegg and Steinhaus am Semmering.
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