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Grimsel Pass and the Totensee – Old Grimsel Pass Road Tunnel loop from Gletsch

Grimsel Pass and the Totensee – Old Grimsel Pass Road Tunnel loop from Gletsch

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Grimsel Pass and the Totensee – Old Grimsel Pass Road Tunnel loop from Gletsch

03:57

59.6km

1,880m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 9, 2026

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After 78 m for 15.2 km

Closed: • October-May (otherwise open)

After 16.4 km for 1.48 km

Closed: • October-May (otherwise open)

After 41.8 km for 1.48 km

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After 44.4 km for 15.2 km

Closed: • October-May (otherwise open)

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Start point

Train Station

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5.27 km

View from Grimsel Pass to Gletsch

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The view during the descent towards Gletsch is breathtakingly beautiful. However, you should concentrate on the ride and avoid letting your gaze wander.

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6.00 km

Totesee

Lake

6.21 km

Grimsel Pass and the Totensee

Highlight • Mountain Pass

Nice pass, starting point for many tours

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15.3 km

Since the tunnel on the Grimsel Pass road is only accessible by bike downhill, you'll have to take the old pass road. However, it's not a must, as the path, part of which is cobblestone, is much more beautiful and spectacular anyway.

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24.2 km

Guttannen Fountain

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Open your eyes and don't drive past them (which happens quickly, as I know from my own experience): Here you can refill your drinking bottles again, which is very useful in warm weather. Because from now on nothing comes to the Grimsel Pass. Incidentally, here in Guttannen you have the opportunity to take a short, traffic-free alternative route far away from the (sometimes quite annoying) Grimselstrasse.

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28.5 km

Old Grimsel Pass Road Tunnel

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Beautiful piece of the old Grimsel pass These are the better parts of the climb. Characteristic, beautiful nature and nice and quiet.

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29.8 km

First Tunnel

Highlight • Structure

30.9 km

Old Grimsel Pass Road Tunnel

Highlight (Segment) • Mountain Pass

The old pass road, traffic-free and perfect for cycling.

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54.2 km

View of the Grimsel and Furka Pass roads

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From here it's easy to go downhill. In Gletsch you have to decide: left up to the Furka pass to Realp (Uri) or right down to Oberwald in beautiful Goms (Valais).

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59.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

56.4 km

3.10 km

186 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

59.1 km

406 m

186 m

Elevation

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Highest point (2,160 m)

Lowest point (750 m)

Weather

Friday 10 July

28°C

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Comments

July 18, 2022,Gemütliche Abendtour auf den Grimselpass

Since I recently broke my hand, I currently have to look for "vibration-free" biking. The Grimsel ("the" Grimselpass) is perfect with a gravel bike. There is also a super fine burger as a summit reward.

I can recommend a car-free evening tour!

The photos were all taken while driving uphill.

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September 27, 2021,Znacht auf dem Grimselpass 🍔

Racing bike tour for three on the Grimsel Pass

From Innertkirchen 26 km and 1500 meters of altitude comfortably up to the Grimsel Pass - the burger is waiting ... The temperatures are very pleasant and in the evening there are hardly any cars or motorcycles. Perfect conditions! Start in (almost) sunshine at around 6:00 p.m. It got dark at …

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June 30, 2025,Giro d'Alpina Tag 3 - Grimselpass

2:15 a.m. - first rumble of thunder. A glance at the weather app – I was already awake with 25 degrees in the tent – rain was forecast between 3:30 and 4 a.m. That wouldn't have been a problem. But it didn't come. I waited until 4:45 a.m. and arrived along with a thunderstorm. So we went into the common …

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July 25, 2024,Wo ist der Gletscher ? 🏔️🌤️🚲🚲

Exploring the Rhone Glacier: Family tour of the Grimsel and Furka passes. We didn't dare return via the Susten. Except @flo.
When will the combustion engine ban for motorcycles finally come into effect 🤪
Despite a lot of traffic, a beautiful climbing tour in front of a breathtaking backdrop.

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August 22, 2023,Grimselpass und Oberaar Panoramastraße

Today the Grimsel Pass from the north. So-so in the lower area, but an absolute dream road at the top 😊 Especially the detour to the Oberaar Panoramastraße is a hit 😎 However, you should not be afraid of heights 🙈 Rarely seen such a frightening balcony road

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Grimsel Pass and the Totensee – Old Grimsel Pass Road Tunnel loop from Gletsch

View from Grimsel Pass to Gletsch

Grimsel Pass and the Totensee

Old Grimsel Pass Road

Guttannen Fountain

Old Grimsel Pass Road Tunnel

First Tunnel

Old Grimsel Pass Road Tunnel

View of the Grimsel and Furka Pass roads

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