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Grimsel Pass (Grimselpass)

Switzerland · Route 6

Carves through an imposing lunar landscape of glacially polished granite domes, turquoise hydroelectric reservoirs (Grimselsee and Räterichsbodensee), and massive stone dam walls. Summits at 2,164m (7,100 ft) by the historic Grimsel Hospiz. Toll-free pass road; Swiss vignette required only on national freeways. Seasonal snow closure from mid-October to late May. Wide, immaculately banked tarmac and flowing radius turns make this one of the most rhythmic riding passes in the Central Swiss Alps.

Grimsel Pass (Grimselpass) runs 21 miles between Innertkirchen, Bern, Switzerland and Gletsch, Valais, Switzerland. We count about 140 corners along it, which is consistently bendy. Committed riding: real corners, real consequences.

Tank-bag quick reference

• StartInnertkirchen, Bern, Switzerland46.7094, 8.2289
• High2,050 ft - 7,100 ft (2,164m Grimsel Pass)elevation range
• EndGletsch, Valais, Switzerland46.5622, 8.3614

T-CLOCS before you go: tyres and wheels, controls and cables, lights and electrics, oil and fluids, chassis and stand.

Repair within reach

• 20 miGarage Moto Andermatt (Gotthard Alpine Hub)Andermatt, Switzerland
• 29 miHostettler Moto AG LucerneEschenbach, Switzerland
• 32 miMoto Center ThunThun, Switzerland
• 46 miMoto Mader OberentfeldenOberentfelden, Switzerland
• 53 miHostettler Moto AG ZurichVolketswil, Switzerland

Straight-line distance from the start of the route, not driving distance.

More in Switzerland

• The Swiss Big Three Pass Loop (Furka, Grimsel & Susten)78 mi · 340 corners
• Susten Pass (Sustenpass)28 mi · 165 corners
• Klausen Pass (Klausenpass Alpine Highway)29 mi · 140 corners
• Furka Pass (Furkapass)19 mi · 120 corners
• Gotthard Pass & Tremola Pavé (Passo del San Gottardo)16 mi · 110 corners

Questions riders ask

How long does Grimsel Pass (Grimselpass) take to ride?

About 21 miles. At an unhurried pace with stops that is roughly 1 hour of riding, longer if you are stopping for photographs.

Where does Grimsel Pass (Grimselpass) start and end?

It runs between Innertkirchen, Bern, Switzerland and Gletsch, Valais, Switzerland. Either end works as a start; the route reads the same in both directions.

Is Grimsel Pass (Grimselpass) a twisty road?

We count about 140 corners across 21 miles, which is consistently bendy.

Is there a GPX file for Grimsel Pass (Grimselpass)?

Yes. The GPX is free, there is no account, and the planner will build a route that includes this road alongside others nearby.

Where these numbers come from

Distances and corner counts come from the route's own geometry, not from ratings or votes. Nothing here is crowdsourced and nobody paid to appear.