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Grimsel Pass from Innertkirchen

Innertkirchen, SwitzerlandRoad

Routed from the map This classic road was traced on OpenStreetMap and measured against the terrain model; no member has recorded it yet. Ridden it? Add your recording and photos.

27 km
Distance
1,536 m
Elevation gain
Hard
Difficulty
Paved
Surface
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Elevation profile

Total ascent
1,536 m
Distance
27 km
Elevation (m)05001,0001,5002,0002,5000 km10 km20 km27 kmHighest point2,163 m at 27.2 kmStart0 kmFinish27 km

Route overview

This ride suits cyclists prepared for a sustained 27 km climb with over 1500 m ascent.

A 27 km climb from Innertkirchen to Grimsel Pass in Switzerland with 1536 m ascent.

Starting at Innertkirchen (626 m), the route climbs steadily for 26.7 km with a total elevation gain of 1533 m to reach the Grimsel Pass at 2163 m. The climb averages 5.7% gradient, with sections up to 10.6% steepness. The highest point is reached near 27.1 km. The route is mainly on the main road number 6, covering 24.6 km without dedicated cycle lanes, and includes 18.5 km with speed limits of 80 km/h or more. The road surface is predominantly paved (98%), with a small section (2%) on track or quiet street. Places passed include Boden at 5.9 km and Guttannen at 8.7 km. Along the way, there are restaurants at 3.8 km (Urweid), 8.6 km (Bären), 14.7 km (Handegg), 22 km (Grimsel Hospiz), and near the summit at 26.7 km (Hotel Grimselpasshöhe). Shops and water points are available early on and near Guttannen. The longest stretch without café, shop or water is 7.3 km from 14.7 to 22 km. Bailout stations are at Innertkirchen Kraftwerk (0.4 km) and Gletsch (27.2 km). Toilets are located at 0.1 km, 8.7 km, 14.5 km, and near the summit at 26.5 km.

Highlights

  • Grimsel Pass at 2163 m
  • Climb averages 5.7% up to 10.6% max gradient
  • Passes Guttannen at 8.7 km
  • Several restaurants along the route

Along the route

Measured from the recorded track and OpenStreetMap.

Places passed

  1. Boden 5.9 km
  2. Guttannen 8.7 km

Climbs

ClimbStarts atLengthGainAverageMaxTop
Innertkirchen climb0.3 km26.7 km1533 m5.7 %10.6 %2163 m

High point 2163 m at 27.1 km; low point 626 m.

Innertkirchen climb · starts at 0.3 km

26.7 km at 5.7% · 1533 m
800100012001400160018002000ELEVATION (M)4.3%5.7%7.6%5.6%3.4%4.7%5.0%5.2%7.2%7.7%3.9%8.2%7.5%8.1%7.2%3.7%2.7%8.6%4.1%7.1%8.2%7.2%0 km1234567891011121314151617181920212223242526.7 kmDISTANCE (KM)Innertkirchen climb · 2,163 mSTEEPEST 8.6%
< 4%4 – 7%7 – 10%> 10%

What this ride is like

Measured from OpenStreetMap along the track and the elevation profile.

Roads
90% main road · 6% minor road · 2% track · 2% quiet street
Main roads
24.6 km on main roads without a cycle lane — likely busier
Fast roads
18.5 km on roads with a limit of 80 km/h or more
Main roads used
6 (25 km)
Surface
Paved throughout
Gradient
91% climbing · 0% descending · 8% flat
Steep sections
16.7 km over 5% · 5.6 km over 8% · 1.2 km over 10%

Along the way

Within a few hundred metres of the track, from OpenStreetMap. Opening hours change — treat this as where to look, not a promise.

Food, water and shops

  1. 0 km2 Rad-Center Schild · bike shop · 50 m off route
  2. 0.1 kmVolg · supermarket · on the route
  3. 0.1 kmDrinking water · 70 m off route
  4. 0.1 kmToilets · on the route
  5. 0.3 kmPetrol station · on the route
  6. 3.8 kmUrweid · restaurant · 40 m off route
  7. 8.6 kmBären · restaurant · on the route
  8. 8.6 kmPrima · supermarket · on the route
  9. 8.6 kmDrinking water · on the route
  10. 8.7 kmToilets · on the route
  11. 14.5 kmToilets · 80 m off route
  12. 14.7 kmHandegg · restaurant · 70 m off route
  13. 22 kmGrimsel Hospiz · restaurant · 380 m off route
  14. 26.5 kmToilets · on the route
  15. 26.7 kmHotel Grimselpasshöhe · restaurant · on the route
  16. 27.2 kmKristallgrotte Kiosk · kiosk · on the route

Need to bail out?

  • 0.4 km — Innertkirchen Kraftwerk (station), 180 m off route
  • 27.2 km — Gletsch (station), 1.2 km off route

Whether bikes are carried depends on the service — check before relying on it.

Worth a stop

  • 8.7 km — Startpunkt Audiothemenweg (attraction)
  • 14.5 km — Gelmerbahn (attraction, 1409 m)
  • 24 km — old Hospice (in spring only) (ruins)
  • 27.2 km — Grimsel 2164m (attraction)

At the start

  • Volg · supermarket · 70 m
  • 2 Rad-Center Schild · bike shop · 50 m
  • Innertkirchen Grimseltor · halt · 100 m
  • Hotel Restaurant Alpenrose · restaurant · 80 m
  • Innertkirchen Kraftwerk · station · 460 m

At the finish

  • Kristallgrotte Kiosk · kiosk · 70 m
  • Hotel Grimselpasshöhe · restaurant · 520 m
  • Alpenrösli · restaurant · 620 m

Stay after this ride

  • Hôtel Grimselblick · hotel · 50 m from the finish
  • Alpenlodge Grimselpass · campsite · 110 m from the finish
  • Hotel Grimselpasshöhe · hotel · 510 m from the finish
  • Hotel Alpenrösli · hotel · 620 m from the finish
  • Grimsel Hospiz · hotel · 1.5 km from the finish

Practical information

Surface
Paved
Route shape
Point to point
Riding time
1 h 57 min

Know before you go

  • 24.6 km on main roads without cycle lane
  • 18.5 km on roads with 80 km/h or more speed limit
  • Longest 7.3 km without café, shop or water
  • Some sections exceed 10% gradient for 1.2 km

Routes are for inspiration. Roads, surfaces and conditions change — check locally and ride within your limits.

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