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The Top 20 Mountain Passes in Nordwestschweiz

Whether it be for the views, for the climbs or for the downhill descents, browse our list of the best mountain passes in Nordwestschweiz and make your next adventure one to remember. Contributed by the community, for the community, each mountain pass Highlight is a personal recommendation you know you can trust, so simply find your favorite and go.

Last updated: October 1, 2025

Saalhöhe Pass

On this pass, some hiking trails invite you to take a tour and then you go to the cozy restaurant for a stop.

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Chilchzimmersattel

Stop, enjoy and continue the fun.

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Chilchzimmersattel Ascent from Langenbruck

The first part is quite easy, but the second piece will be a bit more exhausting at 10 - 15%. Due to the lack of traffic, the trip is definitely worthwhile

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Big Bench at Blattenpass

At the Blattenpass there is a very nice barbecue area to linger.

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Benkerjoch Pass

The Benkerjoch (also written Bänkerjoch) is a Swiss pass in the canton of Aargau, which connects Küttigen and Oberhof. From Frick, a postbus goes to Aarau (and back) via the …

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Benkerjoch

The Benkerjoch (also written Bänkerjoch) is a Swiss pass in the canton of Aargau, which connects Küttigen and Oberhof. From Frick, a postbus goes to Aarau (and back) via the …

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Ampfernhöhe (579 m)

From here a short, steep climb up to the "Sennhütte" - there is catering ...

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Chall Pass

The Challpass is an unspectacular curve with a parking lot or postbus turning point on a busy main road. Nevertheless far and wide one of the few possibilities to cross the blue chain in north-south direction or vice versa.

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Salhöhe-Hard-Wasserflue-Salhöhe (SO) Hike (Easy)

A very nice easy hike. Hiking poles are an advantage. Sure-footedness is essential. There are very beautiful viewpoints and fantastic views of the Alps. Especially at the height of the …

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View from Saalhöhe

Large free parking, good starting point

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The Top 20 Mountain Passes in Nordwestschweiz

Saalhöhe Pass

Chilchzimmersattel

Chilchzimmersattel Ascent from Langenbruck

Big Bench at Blattenpass

Benkerjoch Pass

Benkerjoch

Ampfernhöhe (579 m)

Chall Pass

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