Grimsel Pass and the Totensee – Old Grimsel Pass Road loop from Ulrichen

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Valais

Grimsel Pass and the Totensee – Old Grimsel Pass Road loop from Ulrichen

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Grimsel Pass and the Totensee – Old Grimsel Pass Road loop from Ulrichen

03:26

54.6km

1,550m

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: August 20, 2026

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 5.09 km for 21.1 km

Closed: • October-May (otherwise open)

After 28.6 km for 21.1 km

Closed: • October-May (otherwise open)

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.80 km

Water Fountain in Oberwald

Highlight • Rest Area

It was closed now, but there are restrooms nearby that will do the trick!
No need to pay to use the restrooms at the Grimsel restaurant.

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16.2 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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17.0 km

Totesee

Lake

17.2 km

Grimsel Pass and the Totensee

Highlight • Mountain Pass

Nice pass, starting point for many tours

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17.2 km

Grimsel Pass

Highlight • Mountain Pass

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

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26.3 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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38.4 km

View of the Grimsel and Furka Pass roads

Highlight • Viewpoint

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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49.8 km

Oberwald Village

Highlight • Settlement

Absolutely once over the bridge and drive up the village, beautiful old houses and great rest opportunities on the Rhone. In town it has a Volg to buy food.

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49.9 km

Grimsel Tunnel Construction Train

Highlight • Structure

Switzerland knows how to surprise people with its many positive facilities; cyclists are particularly pleased by the wide range of fountains with drinking water, especially on long and strenuous mountain pass rides.

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