A lonely drive to Grosse Scheidegg

Grosse Scheidegg is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 1,962m (6,437ft) above sea level, located in the canton of Bern in Switzerland.

Grosse Scheidegg

Is the road to Grosse Scheidegg paved?

Tucked away in the south-central part of the country, the road to the summit is fully paved, but narrow and very steep.

Can I drive the road through Grosse Scheidegg?

Due to its narrowness, the road is closed to private vehicles, and cyclists must stop when a postal bus is approaching.

How long is the road through Grosse Scheidegg?

At the summit, there’s a restaurant. The road through the pass is about 26km (16 miles) long and runs west-east from Grindelwald to Meiringen.

How steep is the road through Grosse Scheidegg?

Set high in Switzerland’s Bernese Alps, the road is very steep in parts. Starting from Grindelwald, the ascent is 9.95 km long. Over this distance, the elevation gain is 905 meters, with an average gradient of 9.1%. Starting from Meiringen, the ascent is 16.4 km long. Over this distance, the elevation gain is 1,262 meters, with an average gradient of 7.7%.

 

 

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