Closed until further notice
Wassen - Innertkirchen
Important notice: From 6 p.m. on 22 October 2025, the Susten Pass will be closed until further notice for safety reasons. On the Bernese side, it will remain open Tom Obermaad.
Updated on: 24.10.2025, 16:26
History
Documents from the 17th century prove the existence of the mule-train trading route over the Susten Pass but it was never a very important trading route. Religious differences, however, gave the pass a certain amount of strategic importance as is documented by the construction of fortifications and barriers in the Meien Valley in 1618. During the war years of 1798 and 1799, the Susten Pass was used as an approach route by the French to trap the Austrians and later the Russians.
The Swiss became aware of the strategic importance of the Susten Pass when Napoleon seized the Simplon Pass, cutting off the trading route to the Piemont. Together with the canton of Uri they were obliged to widen the old trading route and construction began in 1811. The road was open between Feden & Meien in 1818 and the last section as far as Wassen wasnt completed until almost 100 years later.
In 1938 the Swiss Federal Government and the cantons of Bern and Uri agreed to upgrade the road partly to modernise the existing transport network and partly, on the eve of the second world war, because of national defence. The road was opened for the public on 7 September 1946 and a plaque at the top of the pass commemorates the construction: «1938 - 1946, In ernster Zeit dem Frieden geweih In solemn times - dedicated to peace». In summer, the Susten Pass is one of the most popular pass roads in Switzerland.
Closed time during winter: Opening / Closing Sustenpass
| Pass/Year | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 | 2012 | 2011 | 2010 | 2009 | 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | 2003 | 2002 | 2001 | 2000 | 1999 | 1998 | 1997 | 1996 | 1995 | 1994 | 1993 | 1992 |
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| Sustenpass | 28.06. - 11.11. | 16.06. - 30.10. | 03.06. - 09.11. | 26.06. - 03.11. | 14.06. - 28.10. | 26.06. - 04.11. | 15.06. - 29.10. | 09.06. - 30.10. | 11.06. - 03.11. | 03.06. - 17.11. | 23.05. - 21.10. | 19.06. - 29.10. | 16.06. - 26.10. | 17.05. - 10.10. | 02.06. - 18.10. | 10.06. - 20.10. | 13.06. - 27.10. | 23.05. - 06.11. | 11.06. - 01.11. | 02.06. - 14.11. | 10.06. - 28.10. | 28.05. - 20.10. | 07.06. - 04.11. | 01.06. - 07.11. | 09.06. - 02.11. | 01.07. - 03.11. | 28.05. - 25.10. | 28.05. - 08.11. | 31.05. - 04.11. | 18.06. - 02.11. | 13.06. - 26.10. | 04.06. - 11.11. | 12.06. - 23.10. |
Accommodation and activities
- Mountain Lodge Steingletscher
Nature paradise Sustenpass - Gadmer Lodge
Where the heart beats higher - Tällibahn
Up to the Gadmen Climbing Paradise - Triftbridge
Passage over the gorge - Hotel Restaurant Urweider
Great place to stay for exciting days - Hotel-Restaurant Alpina
Welcome! - Pass Excursions with the Post bus
The big Pass-Adventure - Landgasthof Tännler
family and cozy - Mountain Hostel Susten Pass Hospiz
Visit us on Sustenpass Hospiz! - Hotel Hof & Post
Something for everyone! - Swiss Cycling Alpenbrevet
The Swiss Cycling Alpenbrevet excites the whole region - Reichenbachfall-Bahn
Where Sherlock Holmes lost his last battle - Aare Gorge
Experience a natural wonder up close - Chalet-Hotel Schwarzwaldalp
Pure pleasure in Rosenlaui - Esotec
Energy Systems for high alpine buildings - X-Alpin
Extreme places extreme projects - Hotel Hof & Post Something for everyone!
Technical Data
Location
Signalisation
Wassen - Innertkirchen:
- zulässiges Höchstgewicht 32 t
Passes
- -6°COpen, snow covered. Risk of slippery iceUpdated on: 23.10.2025, 17:43
Preda - La Punt Chamues-ch
- -3°COpen, snow covered. Risk of slippery iceUpdated on: 26.10.2025, 17:17
Pontresina - San Carlo
Winter tyres are obligatory for the whole winter period. Depending on the weather conditions, snow chains may be obligatory over a short period, or the pass may close.
- 5°COpen, no restrictionsUpdated on: 23.08.2025, 08:31
Lungern - Brienzwiler
Winter tyres are obligatory for the whole winter period. Depending on the weather conditions, snow chains may be obligatory over a short period, or the pass may close completely.
- -6°COpen, snow covered. Risk of slippery iceUpdated on: 25.10.2025, 17:12
- -6°CClosed until further noticeUpdated on: 22.10.2025, 08:28
Realp - Oberwald
Closed until further notice for safety reasons.
- -2°COpen, snow covered. Risk of slippery iceUpdated on: 26.10.2025, 17:17
La Motta - Country border
Traffic information for the bordering South Tyrol/Passes: www.suedtirol.com/verkehr/berg-paesse
- -0°COpen, no restrictionsUpdated on: 23.05.2025, 18:05
Sarnen - Entlebuch
On the Obwalden side, the road remains open during the winter as far as Langis.
- 0°CClosed until further noticeUpdated on: 13.10.2025, 06:41
Giswil - Sörenberg, "Panoramastrasse"
Due to construction work between Mörlialp and the Glaubenbielen car park, this section of the route will be closed to all traffic from 6:45 a.m. on 13 October 2025. Weather permitting, access from Sörenberg to the Glaubenbielen car park and from the Obwalden side to Mörlialp will be permitted. Once the construction work has been completed, the usual winter closure is expected to take effect.
Important note: The Panoramastrasse on the Obwaldner side open during the winter to Mörlialp. Restrictions for coaches and trucks see section Signalization.
- -4°CClosed until further noticeUpdated on: 22.10.2025, 17:45
Hospental - Airolo
As of today, 22 October 2025, 6 p.m., the Gotthard Pass will remain closed until further notice for safety reasons. Next assessment: 28 October 2025 at approximately 8 a.m.
Tremola (Strada turistica) Passhöhe - Airolo: 3.5 t.
- -2°CClosed until further noticeUpdated on: 24.10.2025, 16:28
Guttannen - Gletsch
Important notice: From today, 23 October 2025, 6 p.m., the Grimsel Pass will remain closed until further notice for safety reasons. It will remain open as far as Handegg.
- -4°CClosed for the winterUpdated on: 20.10.2025, 05:31
Bourg-St-Pierre - national border
Important note: On 20 October 2025 from 0800 hours, the Great St Bernard Pass will be closed for the winter.
- -1°CClosed for the winterUpdated on: 20.10.2025, 05:36
Meiringen - Grindelwald
The winter closure is in effect from today, 20 October 2025. The pass is expected to open in 2026: Ascension Day, 14 May 2026, with the start of bus service.
There is a general driving ban on motorized traffic between Schwarzwaldalp and Grindelwald (Hotel Wetterhorn).
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- -5°COpen, no restrictionsUpdated on: 24.10.2025, 08:27
Bivio - Silvaplana
Winter equipment is mandatory during the winter months. Snow chains are compulsory for a limited period of time depending on the circumstances, as is any closure of the pass.
- -3°CClosed until further noticeUpdated on: 25.10.2025, 07:48
Urigen - Urnerboden
Closed for safety reasons until further notice.
Info for car travel summer 2025:
2.30 m wide, two-axle and 18-ton vehicles do not require a permit, also applies at weekends.
From the opening of the pass in 2025 until its closure in 2025, single-decker, 2.55 m wide, two-axle and max. 18-ton touring cars (trailer ban) may travel on the Klausen Pass from Monday to Friday with a special permit. Monday, Wednesday and Friday from Unterschächen to Linthal. Tuesday and Thursday from Linthal to Unterschächen. Timing must be coordinated with Postbus routes.
Permits can be obtained from the Road Traffic Office of the Canton of Uri or the Canton of Glarus.Permits for Linthal – Unterschächen can be obtained at:
Strassenverkehrs- u. Schifffahrtsamt des Kanton Glarus,
Mühleareal17
8762 Schwanden
Tel 055 646 54 00
E-Mail: stva@gl.ch
Permits for Unterschächen - Linthal can be obtained at:
Amt für Strassen- und Schiffsverkehr
Gotthardstrasse 77a
6460 Altdorf
Tel 041 875 28 06
E-Mail: sonderbewilligungen@ur.ch
https://www.ur.ch/publikationen/6500 - -2°COpen, no restrictionsUpdated on: 29.09.2025, 06:44
Fuorns - Campra
Winter tyres are obligater for the whole winter period. Depending on the weather conditions, snow chains may be obligatory over a short period, or the pass imay close completely. See also www.lucomagno.ch
- -3°COpen, no restrictionsUpdated on: 27.08.2025, 08:25
Silvaplana - Casaccia
Winter tyres are obligatory for the whole winter period. Depending on the weather conditions, snow chains may be obligatory over a short period, or the pass may close Complete,
- -2°CClosed until further noticeUpdated on: 20.10.2025, 13:43
All' Acqua - Ulrich
Important notice: For safety reasons, the Nufenen Pass will remain closed today, 20 October 2025, from 2 p.m. until further notice.
On the Ticino side open during the winter to All'Acqua.
- -3°CClosed until further noticeUpdated on: 26.10.2025, 20:07
Tschamut - Andermatt
Closed until further notice for safety reasons. Next update: 27 October 2025, 0730 hours
- -2°COpen, no restrictionsUpdated on: 26.10.2025, 10:40
Zernez - Tschierv
Important note: Due to construction work, the Munt La Schera tunnel between Punt la Drossa and Punt dal Gall (access to Livigno) will be closed to all traffic from 20 October to 1 November 2025, Monday to Saturday, between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m.
Winter tyres are obligatory for the whole winter period. Depending on the weather conditions, snow chains may be obligatory over a short period, or the pass may close completely.
Traffic information for the bordering South Tyrol/Passes: www.suedtirol.com/verkehr/berg-paesse
- -1°COpen, with restrictionsUpdated on: 13.10.2025, 14:05
Muotathal - Glarus
Important note: From October 21, 2025, 7:30 a.m. until approximately October 31, 2025, Klöntalerstrasse will be closed between Büttenen and Löntschtobel. The diversion via Saggberg is signposted. The road will be open on the weekend of October 18/19, 2025.
The following traffic restrictions apply to the entire Pragelpass road:
1. Motor vehicles and motorcycles are prohibited on Saturdays and Sundays, 5.5 km after the
pass summit (cantonal border SZ/GL to Richisau, approx. 2 km)
2. On public holidays that do not fall on a Saturday or Sunday, the Pragelpass is normally passable
(except winter closure)
3. Maximum weight 3.5 tons (SSV signal 2.16) except for agricultural, alpine and forestry
traffic, traffic for the construction, operation and maintenance of public and private works (incl.
electrical infrastructures), traffic for milk processing plants and military traffic;
4. Driving ban for trailers (SSV signal 2.09) except for agricultural, alpine and forestry
traffic, traffic for the construction, operation and maintenance of public and private works (incl.
electrical infrastructures), traffic for milk processing plants and military traffic;
5. Maximum weight of agricultural, alpine and forestry traffic, traffic for the construction, operation and maintenance
of public and private works (incl. electrical infrastructure) and traffic for
milk processing plants incl. trailers 32 tons (SSV signal 2.16);
6. Maximum weight of military traffic incl. trailers 12 tons.
For special permits relating to weight restrictions, please use the application form on the
online portal. https://www.bezirk-schwyz.ch/aktuelles/pragelpass/ - -5°CClosed until further noticeUpdated on: 24.10.2025, 10:18
Hinterrhein - San Bernardino (Pass road, italien road).
Closed until further notice for safety reasons. Next assessment: 27 October 2025 at 12:00 noon
- -1°COpen, no restrictionsUpdated on: 26.10.2025, 05:28
Brig - Gondo
Winter tyres are obligatory for the whole winter period. Depending on ithe weather conditions, snow chains may be obligatory over a short period, or the pass may close completely.
- -7°COpen, snow covered. Risk of slippery iceUpdated on: 26.10.2025, 05:14
Splügen - Country border
Snow covered between Zollhaus and Splügenpass
- -5°CClosed until further noticeUpdated on: 24.10.2025, 16:26
Wassen - Innertkirchen
Important notice: From 6 p.m. on 22 October 2025, the Susten Pass will be closed until further notice for safety reasons. On the Bernese side, it will remain open Tom Obermaad.
- -7°COpen, snow covered. Risk of slippery iceUpdated on: 26.10.2025, 08:56
Sta. Maria i. M. - country border
Snow Covers between Punt Teal and country border
Traffic information for neighbouring South Tirol pass: www.suedtirol.com/verkehr/berg-paesse