Cycling in Innertkirchen

Innertkirchen offers challenging mountain climbs to Grimsel Pass and Susten Pass, with long paved ascents and substantial elevation gains.

2
Routes: 55 km
In total: 28 km
Longest ride: 1,629 m
Most climbing

Rides in Innertkirchen

Road · From the map · Switzerland
Grimsel Pass from Innertkirchen
Innertkirchen, Switzerland
27 km1,536 m ↑HardGPX
Added Aug 2026
Road · From the map · Switzerland
Susten Pass from Innertkirchen
Innertkirchen, Switzerland
28 km1,629 m ↑HardGPX
Added Aug 2026

Riding in Innertkirchen in numbers

Added up from the recorded routes and OpenStreetMap; nothing estimated.

High point: 2,259 m on Susten Pass from Innertkirchen
Climbs: 2 named climbs · 2 ascents of 500 m or more

When to ride in Innertkirchen

Typical conditions by month, 2015–2024 reanalysis. Bars run from the average daily low to high.

Best months: May to Oct.

6°-2°J17

8°-1°F14

10°1°M15

13°3°A16

17°7°M22

22°12°J21

24°14°J20

24°14°A17

20°11°S17

17°7°O13

11°2°N15

7°0°D15

BestFineHard goingRain days per month under each bar · typical wind 7 km/h from the SE

Cycling guide to Innertkirchen

Cyclists starting from Innertkirchen can choose between two main mountain routes: the Grimsel Pass and the Susten Pass. Both routes feature point-to-point rides with distances around 27 km and elevation gains exceeding 1500 m. The Grimsel Pass route passes through Boden and Guttannen, reaching a top elevation of 2163 m. The Susten Pass route heads through Wyler, Hopflauenen, Nessental, Fuhren, Gadmen, and Obermad, peaking at 2259 m. These climbs offer average gradients of about 5.7-5.9%, with maximum gradients over 10%, suitable for riders looking for steep and sustained ascents. The routes are mainly paved with minimal unpaved sections, and multiple railway stations near the routes provide transport options.

Terrain

Both routes feature mountainous terrain with long sustained climbs. Gradients average around 5.7-5.9% with maximum gradients reaching up to 12.3%. The highest point reached is 2259 m. The routes are predominantly on paved main roads without cycle lanes.