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Grimsel Pass: Innertkirchen - Gletsch
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- 31.97 km long
- Difficulty: medium
- Condition: medium
- Great panorama
- racing bike

There are several Alpine passes in the Andermatt holiday region, and they need no introduction for any road cyclist.

The Grimsel Pass, an iconic link between the valleys of Meiringen and Gletsch, is more than just a road - it is an adventure. For road cyclists, every curve is a challenge, through a wild, barren mountain landscape where granite rock contrasts with the clear waters of the reservoirs and the mighty power plants. The journey starts in Innertkirchen in the Bernese Oberland, where lush green meadows and bubbling streams characterize the landscape. The pass road winds boldly up to 2163 m above sea level, rewarding with a breathtaking panorama of mountain peaks and mountain lakes. But the ride doesn't end here. The winding road continues downhill to Gletsch, from where the majestic Furka Pass road is in view. The Grimsel Pass is not only a tourist jewel but also a historical and technical masterpiece. Centuries-old trade routes were developed into modern roads, and the power of water is efficiently harnessed.

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- 2:30 h
- 31.97 km
- 1,532 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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Directions

Innertkirchen - Grimselpass - Gletsch

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Tour information

- Culturally interesting
- Mountain summit
- Nature highlight
- Refreshment stop

Equipment

- Clothing appropriate for the weather
- Drink and provisions
- Bicycle light

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Directions & Parking facilities

**Getting there**Innertkirchen is accessible via the Hasli valley or the Furka Pass.

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**Parking**In Innertkirchen there are several parking options directly outside the village.

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**Public transportation**Innertkirchen is very well accessible by train and bus. 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

- A ride on the Gelmerbahn guarantees thrills. With gradients of up to 106 percent, it is the steepest funicular in Europe.
- Gletsch

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Safety guidelines

- The Grimsel Pass is closed in winter.
- Cyclists should watch the weather forecast in advance, as parts of the route are located at over 2000 m above sea level and therefore in extreme cases can experience light snowfall.
- Pay attention to the weather forecasts. In the Alps, weather can change quickly.

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