Grimselpass from Innertkirchen
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Swiss passes climbs
The classic Furka–Grimsel–Susten circuit crosses three mountain passes, but its direction changes every ascent. Compare both sides here, alongside Nufenen from Ulrichen, before choosing a loop or a single-pass day.
Compare the climbs
7 selected routes, from 10.2 km to 27.6 km, with 667 m to 1,594 m of elevation gain.
Grimselpass from Oberwald
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Furkapass from Gletsch
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Sustenpass from Innertkirchen
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| Climb and approach | Distance | Elevation gain | Average gradient |
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| Grimselpass from Innertkirchen 😍 BeautifulLight traffic | 26.3 km | 1,533 m | 5.8% |
| Grimselpass from Oberwald 😍 BeautifulLight traffic | 12.0 km | 794 m | 6.6% |
| Furkapass from Gletsch 😍 BeautifulLight traffic | 10.2 km | 667 m | 6.5% |
| Furkapass from Realp 😍 BeautifulLight traffic | 12.2 km | 891 m | 7.3% |
| Sustenpass from Innertkirchen 😍 BeautifulLight traffic | 27.6 km | 1,594 m | 5.8% |
| Sustenpass from Wassen 😍 BeautifulLight traffic | 17.4 km | 1,304 m | 7.5% |
| Nufenenpass from Ulrichen 😍 BeautifulLight traffic | 13.6 km | 1,132 m | 8.3% |
Innertkirchen or the Goms?
Innertkirchen is the start for the northern Grimsel and western Susten profiles. On the Goms side, Grimsel starts in Oberwald, Furka in Gletsch and Nufenen in Ulrichen. Furka from Realp and Susten from Wassen face the other way. Keep those starts visible when comparing distances and gradients.
Profiles are not the complete circuit
A three-pass outing also includes descents and valley roads. Adding every row here would count opposite sides as separate ascents and would not reproduce that circuit. For a stay centred on Andermatt, use its own collection. Check each pass’s current opening before attempting a crossing.
Average gradient describes the recorded route as a whole. Open a climb to see its elevation profile and how the gradient changes along the road.
Further reading
More collections
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