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As of the end of May 2025, the side road from Lungern train station to the wrestling arena on Brünig Pass is paved throughout. Only 20 meters at the Chäppeli parking lot are still compact gravel. For those who value their lives, take this route and not the Brünig road (N/A8) over the pass.

In summer, there's a lot of traffic over Brünig. Those who prefer a quieter climb can take this route, but you'll have to push your road bike a short distance over gravel – or if you're not afraid of getting a flat tire, you can just ride over it. Another advantage: the scenery is much more scenic than the main road. But be sure to take the main road downhill.

Brünig Pass (1008 m above sea level) There is some historical evidence of the Brünig Pass dating back to 1304. These include agreements, protective alliances, regulations regarding property, etc. between Obwalden and Oberhasler. The trade routes from Bern via Thun and Lucerne via Brünig met in Meiringen. They then continued over the Grimsel, Griespass to Lombardy. The main export was Sbrinz cheese, which is why this trade route was called the Sbrinz Route. The transport was carried out exclusively by mule drivers. This was a profitable venture until the beginning of the 19th century. With the development of various passes with roads, it lost importance and the opening of the Gotthard Railway in 1882 brought mule traffic to a complete standstill. Today, interested parties can experience the mule traffic on the Sbrinz route in the summer months. Construction of the Brünigstrasse began in 1857. The Brünigbahn opened in 1888. This cog railway runs over the summit of the Brünig Pass (1008 m above sea level) from Lucerne to Meiringen and Interlaken. Text / Source: Interest Group for Alpine Passes IAP, PO Box 11, 6491 Realp https://www.alpen-paesse.ch/alpenpaesse/bruenigpass/

This side road to Brünig has a short stretch of gravel, about 200m-300m, the rest is asphalt or concrete. No problem going up and down with a gravel bike or mountain bike. Racers with 30 or 28 inch wheels should also be fine, but probably not with an aero racer. But it is certainly a good alternative to the main pass road.

The descent is completely paved from top to bottom, but is still very uneven. Not nice to ride on a racing bike and boring with the MTB in my opinion. Note: Departure is only allowed at odd hours up to 40 (e.g. 11: 00-11: 40). Unrestricted access by bike. An hour for the driveway would be more sporty. When driving up straight at the even hour, I would wait 5-10 minutes in good weather and let the line of cars pass. Is much more relaxed.

One of the most impressive routes in the Alpine region. This section leads directly below the Engelhörner, below the Rosenlauigletscher and below the Wellhors. The route is now completely covered with hard pavement - but in poor condition ...

You have reached your destination, tired from the severe descent, you can regain your strength here in the restaurants

The 1,005 meter high Brünig Pass represents the connection between the Haslital in the Bernese Oberland and the Sarneraatal in the canton of Obwalden. Hikers, mountain bikers as well as motorcyclists and motorists meet on the pass, which even has a train station. You can satisfy your hunger in the inn directly on the pass road or you can spend the night at the Brünig Pass.