Susten Pass by motorbike.
By Edoardo · published October 29, 2026
In short
The Susten Pass (2,260 m) links Innertkirchen, in the canton of Bern, with Wassen, in the canton of Uri. The road crosses it at 2,224 metres, in a tunnel about 300 metres long, and opened in 1946.
Updated October 2026What it is like to ride.
It is a modern road, 46 km long with 26 bridges and tunnels: wide, flowing bends instead of the tight hairpins of older passes. From Innertkirchen the climb is 27 km (1,599 m of ascent), from Wassen 17.7 km (1,308 m). It is closed in winter.
What to see.
On the Bern side the road passes the Steingletscher, the glacier that is one of the pass's main sights. In 1798–1799, during the French Revolutionary Wars, the Susten was a military corridor.
Useful links.
Links to official external sites, checked in October 2026.
On our routes.
It is not on one of our routes: you will find it, with the passes around it, in the Alpine passes atlas.
Frequently asked questions.
- How high is the Susten Pass?
- The Susten Pass lies at 2,224 metres and links Innertkirchen (Bern) and Wassen (Uri).
- Is the Susten Pass open in winter?
- No: it is closed in winter. Recent dates and the official sites for today's status are on the page Passes open and closed.
- Which routes cross the Susten Pass?
- It is not on one of our routes yet.
- Can you drive the Susten Pass by car?
- Yes: the road is paved and open to traffic. In summer, set off early in the morning to avoid traffic and cyclists.
More passes to ride.
How many passes have you ridden? Tick them off on The next pass is…™, the free Alpine pass passport: levels, challenges and a card to share.
Open your passport