Alpine Passes

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Brünig Pass

Brünig Pass

Brünigpass

Switzerland · Bern / Obwalden

1,008m

Key Facts

Elevation
1,008m
Route length
14 km
Max gradient
8%
Hairpins
9
Driving difficulty
Moderate (2/5)
Surface
Excellent
Open
Year-round

Route & Map

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Route

SMeiringen
14 km · max 8%
Brünig Pass (1,008m)
Descent
ELungern
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Relatively low pass connecting Meiringen in the Bernese Oberland with Lungern and Central Switzerland. Carries both the main road and the Brünig railway. Year-round access.

Weather & Conditions

Driving Experience

Elevation Profile

589m698m808m917m1,026m0 km5 km10 km1,026m
548m gain
414m loss
594m → 1,026m → 728m

Difficulty

Moderate

2/5 — car driving difficulty

Based on steepness, elevation gain, hairpins, road length & surface quality

Hairpin Turns

9

Plenty of switchbacks to test your line

When to Drive

Year-round (best: July - September)

  • Open year-round, though winter conditions may require snow equipment.
  • Morning hours offer the best driving conditions with less traffic.

Coordinates

Summit
46.7556°N, 8.1375°E
Start (Meiringen)
46.7272°N, 8.1853°E
End (Lungern)
46.7856°N, 8.1614°E
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