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: October 7, 2026

Tips

Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

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

Closed: • October-May (otherwise open)

After 44.4 km for 15.2 km

Closed: • October-May (otherwise open)

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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5.27 km

View from Grimsel Pass to Gletsch

Highlight • Viewpoint

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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6.24 km

Grimsel Pass

Highlight • Mountain Pass

The Grimsel is one of those every ambitious cyclist should have done

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15.3 km

Old Grimsel Pass Road

Highlight (Segment) • Mountain Pass

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, …

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28.5 km

Old Grimsel Pass Road Tunnel

Highlight • Trail

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

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

133 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

59.1 km

406 m

133 m

Elevation

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Highest point (2,160 m)

Lowest point (750 m)

Weather

Wednesday 7 October

11°C

4°C

99 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 17.0 km/h

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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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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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