Susten Pass
Sustenpass
Switzerland · Bern / Uri
2,224m
Key Facts
- Elevation
- 2,224m
- Route length
- 45 km
- Max gradient
- 9%
- Hairpins
- 18
- Driving difficulty
- Demanding (4/5)
- Surface
- Excellent
- Open
- June - October
Route & Map
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Route
SInnertkirchen
45 km · max 9%
▲Susten Pass (2,224m)
Descent
EWassen
Considered one of Switzerland's most beautiful passes, connecting the Haslital with the Reuss valley. Built in the 1940s with exceptionally smooth curves and superb engineering.
Weather & Conditions
Driving Experience
Elevation Profile
↑1,785m gain
↓1,343m loss
631m → 2,263m → 1,073m
Difficulty
Demanding
4/5 — car driving difficulty
Based on steepness, elevation gain, hairpins, road length & surface quality
Hairpin Turns
18
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.
- ›Drive early morning (before 8 AM) for clear views, ideal light, and less traffic.
- ›Snow may linger into June at this elevation. Check webcams before departing.
Coordinates
- Summit
- 46.7292°N, 8.4500°E
- Start (Innertkirchen)
- 46.7069°N, 8.2283°E
- End (Wassen)
- 46.7111°N, 8.5992°E
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Image: Norbert Aepli, Switzerland (noebu) / CC BY 2.5