Gurnigel Pass
Gurnigelpass
Switzerland · Bern
1,608m
Key Facts
- Elevation
- 1,608m
- Route length
- 25 km
- Max gradient
- 10%
- Hairpins
- 15
- Driving difficulty
- Challenging (3/5)
- Surface
- Fair
- Open
- April - November
Route & Map
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Route
SRiggisberg
25 km · max 10%
▲Gurnigel Pass (1,608m)
Descent
EPlaffeien
Scenic pass in the Gantrisch Nature Park south of Bern. Known for its dark sky park status (minimal light pollution) and panoramic views of the Bernese Alps. Narrow road sections.
Weather & Conditions
Driving Experience
Elevation Profile
↑1,049m gain
↓976m loss
784m → 1,614m → 857m
Difficulty
Challenging
3/5 — car driving difficulty
Based on steepness, elevation gain, hairpins, road length & surface quality
Hairpin Turns
15
Plenty of switchbacks to test your line
When to Drive
April - November (Best: June - August)
- ›Open April - November. Check locally for exact opening dates as conditions vary each year.
- ›Morning hours offer the best driving conditions with less traffic.
- ›The switchbacks reward smooth, deliberate driving over speed.
Coordinates
- Summit
- 46.7361°N, 7.4444°E
- Start (Riggisberg)
- 46.8108°N, 7.4728°E
- End (Plaffeien)
- 46.7444°N, 7.2847°E
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