Susten Pass from Innertkirchen

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

Practical information

Surface

Paved

Route shape

Point to point

Riding time

1 h 60 min

Best months

May to Oct — daily highs of 17–24 °C in those months

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.