Grimsel Pass
Grimselpass
Switzerland · Bern / Valais
2,164m
Key Facts
- Elevation
- 2,164m
- Route length
- 38 km
- Max gradient
- 11%
- Hairpins
- 24
- Driving difficulty
- Demanding (4/5)
- Surface
- Good
- Open
- June - October
Route & Map
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Route
SInnertkirchen
38 km · max 11%
▲Grimsel Pass (2,164m)
Descent
EGletsch
Dramatic pass connecting the Haslital with the upper Rhone valley. Features large reservoir lakes, massive hydroelectric dams, and a stark granite landscape. Meets the Furka road at Gletsch.
Weather & Conditions
Driving Experience
Elevation Profile
↑1,750m gain
↓623m loss
631m → 2,187m → 1,758m
Difficulty
Demanding
4/5 — car driving difficulty
Based on steepness, elevation gain, hairpins, road length & surface quality
Hairpin Turns
24
Serious switchback territory
When to Drive
June - October (Best: July - September)
- ›Open June - October. Check locally for exact opening dates as conditions vary each year.
- ›Morning hours offer the best driving conditions with less traffic.
- ›Snow may linger into June at this elevation. Check webcams before departing.
Coordinates
- Summit
- 46.5719°N, 8.3339°E
- Start (Innertkirchen)
- 46.7069°N, 8.2283°E
- End (Gletsch)
- 46.5600°N, 8.3575°E
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