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Grimsel Pass: Innertkirchen - Gletsch
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- 32.25 km long
- Great panorama
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Meringues, marmots, and the steepest funicular railway in Europe guarantee an unforgettable ride over the Grimsel Pass (2165 m above sea level).

The Grimsel Pass (2165 m above sea level) connects Meiringen in the Bernese Oberland with Gletsch in Valais. The drive through the wild, barren mountain landscape will delight drivers. In addition to granite rock, reservoirs and power plants shape the image in one of the richest mineral areas of the Alps. Berg crystals can be admired at the Strahler Museum in Guttannen. A ride on the steepest funicular railway in Europe, the Gelmerbahn, is also worth a trip.

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- 0:30 h
- 32.25 km
- 1,545 m
- 407 m
- 634 m
- 2,165 m
- 1,531 m
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- Start: Innertkirchen station
- Destination: Gletsch station

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Pavements

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Directions

Innertkirchen - Grimsel Pass - Gletsch

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Tour information

- Nature highlight
- Refreshment stop

Directions & Parking facilities

**Getting there**Innertkirchen and Gletsch are both very well connected.

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**Parking**There are various parking options in Innertkirchen, in Gletsch, and on the Grimsel Pass.

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**Public transportation**Innertkirchen and Gletsch are both very well connected by public transport. The timetable is as follows:

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Additional information

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Author

Andermatt-Urserntal Tourismus GmbH

Organization

Région de vacances Andermatt

Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author

The popular dessert meringues is said to have been first made in the village of Meiringen, hence the name. Highly recommended to try.

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Safety guidelines

The Grimsel Pass is closed in winter.

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