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The best driving roads in Switzerland
All 28 driving roads in Switzerland on one interactive map, including 5 world icons, each with its route, climb and best seasons.
Roads285 world icons
Combined388 mi624 km of driving
High point2,498 m8,196 ft
The five to build a trip around
Our ranking, icons first, with the reasoning on the table. All 28 roads follow below.
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1
2,445 msummitFurka Pass
A high Swiss pass of Bond-film fame above the Rhône glacier.
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2
2,239 msummitSusten Pass
Smooth, flowing curves through galleries and over stone bridges to 2,224 metres, often called the most beautifully built road in Switzerland.
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3
2,164 msummitGrimsel Pass
A granite-and-reservoir pass linking the Bernese and Valais Alps.
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4
2,108 msummitGotthard Pass
A historic Alpine crossing above the cobbled Tremola.
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5
2,326 msummitPasso del Bernina
A high glacier pass between the Engadin and Valtellina.
The roads
Bern and around13 roads
Brünig Pass7 mi · 12 min · 1,032 m summitView the roadbook ›
Vaud and around7 roads
Col de la Forclaz11 mi · 23 min · 1,539 m summitView the roadbook ›
Grisons8 roads
Ofen Pass (Pass dal Fuorn)24 mi · 47 min · 2,163 m summitView the roadbook ›
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What is the best driving road in Switzerland?
Brünig Pass is the place to start. The classic, easy-going crossing between Lake Lucerne country and the Bernese Oberland, linking Brienz and Lungern over a wooded 1,008 m saddle.
How many great driving roads does Switzerland have?
28 roads in our catalogue, including 5 world icons, 388 miles of driving in all, every one traced from OpenStreetMap.
When is the best time to drive in Switzerland?
Most of the roads here are at their best in summer and autumn.
What is the highest road in Switzerland?
Umbrail Pass is the highest, climbing to about 2,498 m (8,196 ft).