Grimsel Pass, Bernese Alps

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Grimsel Pass

Granite scenery, reservoirs and a natural pairing with Furka and Susten.
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Length24 miles38 km
Driving timeAbout 55 minwithout stops
OpenJun to Octusually
RoadWidebusy in summer
Low carsGood
MotorcyclesGreat

Before you go

Easy to drive quickly and easy to get caught. Swiss fines are steep.

Which way round

North to south drops you towards Gletsch and the Furka.

When it’s open

Usually open Jun to Oct. Opening depends on the snow, so check the status before you go.

The route

  1. Innertkirchen
  2. summit
  3. Gletsch

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