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Cycling in Innertkirchen
Innertkirchen offers challenging mountain climbs to Grimsel Pass and Susten Pass, with long paved ascents and substantial elevation gains.
Riding in Innertkirchen in numbers
- 2
- 55 km
- 28 km
- 1,629 m
- Surface
- Paved almost throughout
- Roads
- 92% of the riding on main roads without a cycle lane
- High point
- 2,259 m on Susten Pass from Innertkirchen
- Climbs
- 2 named climbs · 2 ascents of 500 m or more
- Bail-outs
- A railway station or ferry within reach on 2 routes
Rides in Innertkirchen
Notable climbs
Cycling guide to Innertkirchen
Cyclists starting from Innertkirchen can choose between two main mountain routes: the Grimsel Pass and the Susten Pass. Both routes feature point-to-point rides with distances around 27 km and elevation gains exceeding 1500 m. The Grimsel Pass route passes through Boden and Guttannen, reaching a top elevation of 2163 m. The Susten Pass route heads through Wyler, Hopflauenen, Nessental, Fuhren, Gadmen, and Obermad, peaking at 2259 m. These climbs offer average gradients of about 5.7-5.9%, with maximum gradients over 10%, suitable for riders looking for steep and sustained ascents. The routes are mainly paved with minimal unpaved sections, and multiple railway stations near the routes provide transport options.
- Both routes feature mountainous terrain with long sustained climbs. Gradients average around 5.7-5.9% with maximum gradients reaching up to 12.3%. The highest point reached is 2259 m. The routes are predominantly on paved main roads without cycle lanes.
