The pass connects the town of Schwyz and village of Oberiberg, with onward links to Einsiedeln and the Sihlsee.

The headwaters of the Minster, a tributary of the Sihl, are nearby, and the pass is flanked by the Alpine peaks of Furggelenstock and Firstspitz.

[1][2] A mule track has crossed the pass since the Middle Ages, and the current paved road was constructed in 1873.

[citation needed] At the summit of the pass are an inn, a chapel, and a ski station.

The area is a summer and winter resort, with skiing and hiking.