- 3:07 h
- 45.36 km
- 1,601 m
- 1,313 m
- 626 m
- 2,227 m
- 1,601 m
- Start: Innertkirchen
- Destination: Wassen
The route begins in Innertkirchen, where the Gadmer and Hasli valleys branch off. The first 600 meters of altitude are climbed up to Gadmen, with the ascent progressing straight through the Gadmen valley without major bends. Leaving Gadmen, the road winds in long curves up the mountain – the next 600 meters of altitude are climbed to the "Himmelrank" at 1800 meters above sea level.
Nomen est omen: Where the route almost climbs to the sky, the incline is strenuous but rewarded with a heavenly view. A short stop offers a view through the valley back to the kilometers covered to Gadmen. About 4 kilometers and 400 meters of altitude remain to the Susten pass summit. Over the Bäregg, past the Steinsee and the Alpkäserei Steingletscher, you finally reach the long-awaited pass summit at 2260 meters above sea level. From now on, it only goes downhill: first with some long bends down to Sustenbrüggli, where the Sustenbrüggli restaurant invites you for a small refreshment before the last section. From here, the road runs straight and steadily downhill for about 10 kilometers. Finally, the route leads over two kilometers in wide curves down one thousand meters of altitude until you reach Wassen, the route's destination.
Along the entire route, there is a connection to the PostBus line.
Good to know
Pavements
Best to visit
Directions
Equipment
- Technically perfectly maintained bike
- Helmet, gloves, protectors
- Bicycle bell and functioning lights
- Repair kit
- First aid kit
- Mobile phone for emergencies
- Weather-appropriate clothing (always with you: rain protection)
- Drink and snacks
Directions & Parking facilities
There are various car access options. From Basel and Geneva, the fastest route goes via Bern. From Zurich, the quickest drive is towards Lucerne and the Brünig Pass. The pass is open in summer and winter.
From the south, access to the region is via Grimsel or Susten Pass. Both passes are only open in summer. Alternatively, the Simplon Pass followed by the Lötschberg car shuttle is available.
Thanks to its central location in Europe, Switzerland is served by international trains from over 12 countries. Within Switzerland, Intercity trains run directly from Basel and Lucerne to the Jungfrau Region. Travelers from Zurich change trains in Bern. Trains run every half hour.
Along the entire route, there is a connection to the PostBus line. The buses carry bicycles but these must be registered by 4:00 p.m. the day before at +41 58 448 20 08.
Additional information
Organization
Haslital Tourismus
Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author
Safety guidelines
- Know the road rules / watch out for other road users
- Check bike functionality before departure
- Always wear a helmet, gloves and protectors recommended
- Know the route (navigation)
- Check weather and traffic info
- Drink enough & keep energy levels topped up
- Have your own fitness and recovery under control
- Watch hikers, animals, objects etc. near the road
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