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Susten 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.

28 km
Distance
1,629 m
Elevation gain
Hard
Difficulty
Paved
Surface
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Elevation profile

Total ascent
1,629 m
Distance
28 km
Elevation (m)05001,0001,5002,0002,5000 km10 km20 km28 kmHighest point2,259 m at 27.9 kmStart0 kmFinish28 km

Route overview

Riders looking for a sustained 28 km climb with over 1600 m elevation gain.

A 27.9 km climb from Innertkirchen to 2259 m at Susten Pass, Switzerland, gaining 1629 m.

The route starts at Innertkirchen (630 m) and climbs 27.8 km to the Susten Pass summit at 2259 m, gaining 1628 m at an average gradient of 5.9%, with a maximum of 12.3%. The ascent is mostly on main roads (94%) dominated by road 11, with 26.2 km on main roads without a cycle lane and 22.3 km on roads with posted speed limits of 80 km/h or more. About 40% of the elevation gain occurs in the first half of the climb. Passing Wyler, Hopflauenen, Nessental, Fuhren, Gadmen, and Obermad, the route has mostly paved surface (99%) with just 1% gravel or unpaved. There is a longest stretch without cafés, shops, or water from km 17 to 22.7 (5.7 km). Refueling, shops, toilets, and bike shops are mostly at the start and scattered before km 17. Notable stops include restaurants and pubs near Wyler, Nessental, and the finish at Susten Kulm. There is a repair stand at the top and a supermarket near the start.

Highlights

  • Susten Pass summit at 2259 m
  • Pfriendler peak at 2514 m near km 24.7
  • Restaurants at Wyler, Nessental, and Susten Kulm
  • Picnic site at Gadmen

Along the route

Measured from the recorded track and OpenStreetMap.

Places passed

  1. Hopflauenen 4.7 km
  2. Nessental 6.3 km
  3. Fuhren 10.3 km
  4. Gadmen 12.2 km
  5. Obermad 12.9 km

Climbs

ClimbStarts atLengthGainAverageMaxTop
Innertkirchen climb0 km27.8 km1628 m5.9 %12.3 %2259 m

High point 2259 m at 27.8 km; low point 630 m. Passes beneath Pfriendler.

Innertkirchen climb · starts at 0 km

27.8 km at 5.9% · 1628 m
8001000120014001600180020002200ELEVATION (M)3.7%3.2%2.8%2.9%6.6%8.0%6.5%2.1%2.5%2.5%4.8%7.1%9.4%7.9%5.2%7.3%6.3%8.2%5.6%4.5%6.4%7.0%8.8%7.7%0 km1234567891011121314151617181920212223242527.5 kmDISTANCE (KM)Innertkirchen climb · 2,259 mSTEEPEST 9.4%
< 4%4 – 7%7 – 10%> 10%

What this ride is like

Measured from OpenStreetMap along the track and the elevation profile.

Roads
94% main road · 4% quiet street
Main roads
26.2 km on main roads without a cycle lane — likely busier
Fast roads
22.3 km on roads with a limit of 80 km/h or more
Main roads used
11 (26 km)
Surface
Paved throughout
Gradient
94% climbing · 0% descending · 5% flat
Steep sections
17.3 km over 5% · 6.2 km over 8% · 1.3 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 kmPetrol station · 200 m off route
  3. 0.1 kmVolg · supermarket · 70 m off route
  4. 0.1 kmToilets · on the route
  5. 1.6 kmLandgasthof Tännler · restaurant · 70 m off route
  6. 1.6 kmDrinking water · on the route
  7. 6.4 kmTerrasse · restaurant · on the route
  8. 8.3 kmDrinking water · on the route
  9. 8.3 kmTalstation Triftbahn · toilets · on the route
  10. 12.2 kmDrinking water · on the route
  11. 12.3 kmToilets · on the route
  12. 12.9 kmRestaurant Camping Wendenstübli · restaurant · on the route
  13. 17 kmDrinking water · on the route
  14. 22.7 kmSteingletscher · restaurant · 40 m off route
  15. 22.7 kmDrinking water · 40 m off route
  16. 27.6 kmSusten Kulm · pub · on the route
  17. 27.8 kmRepair stand · 170 m off route

Need to bail out?

  • 0.1 km — Innertkirchen Grimseltor (halt), 50 m off route

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

Worth a stop

  • 12.3 km — Gadmen (picnic site)

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

At the finish

  • Susten Kulm · pub · 180 m
  • Berggasthaus Hospiz Sustenpass · restaurant · 180 m

Practical information

Surface
Paved
Route shape
Point to point
Riding time
1 h 60 min

Know before you go

  • 26.2 km on main roads without cycle lanes
  • 22.3 km on roads with 80 km/h speed limit or more
  • 5.7 km longest stretch without café, shop, or water from km 17 to 22.7
  • 1.3 km above 10% gradient

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

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