Alpine Passes

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Grimsel Pass

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
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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

629m1,019m1,408m1,798m2,187m0 km10 km20 km30 km2,187m
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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