A sensational paved road to Gurnigel Pass in the Swiss Alps

Gurnigel Pass is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 1,608m (5,276ft) above sea level, located in the canton of Bern in Switzerland.

Gurnigel Pass

Where is Gurnigel Pass?

The pass is located in the beautiful Gantrisch Region, in the western part of the country. At the summit, there's a Nordic skiing centre that has previously hosted World Cup cross-country skiing and biathlon. Beware of the bitumen strips in certain areas. At the summit, look right for commanding views of Lake Thun with the Bernese Alps in the background.

Is Gurnigel Pass paved?

The twisty and tricky road through the pass is fully paved. It’s called Gurnigelstrasse. The road surface is in good general condition.

How long is Gurnigel Pass?

Tucked away in the Bernese Alps, the pass is 33.9 km (21.06 miles) long, running from Plaffeien (in the district of Sense in the canton of Fribourg) to Riggisberg (in the Bern-Mittelland district in the canton of Bern).

 

 

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