Bern · Switzerland
Jaunpass
505Reidenbach to Jaun
A road from 1878 that still earns its keep: eleven hairpins and grades around 10.5 percent over the 1,509 m saddle between the Simmental and Gruyere. Old-school Swiss pass driving, all rhythm and no fuss.
The Jaunpass climbs to a 1509 m saddle joining Boltigen in the Bernese Simmental with Jaun in Fribourg’s Gruyère region, on a road dating to 1878. It carries eleven hairpins, a short tunnel and a few narrow parts, with grades around 10.5 percent. Mind the narrow tunnel and the mix of cyclists and motorbikes in summer.
Jaunpass on the map10.5 mi · point to point
ReidenbachStart · Bern
JaunEnd · Bern
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Character
Corners11bends
Tightness6of 10
Max gradient11%≈ 1-in-9
Hairpins8bends over 150°
Climb722 mtotal ascent
Summit1,516 mhighest point of the line · 4,974 ft
Corners
busiest around mile 4Elevation
under 4%4 to 8%over 8%825 to 1,516 mFrom the road
Points of interest3 stops
- SchüpfenViewpoint5.5 mi in
- JaunpassViewpoint6.2 mi in
- Cascade de JaunLandmark10 mi in
Hazards
- Narrow tunnel
- Summer cyclist and motorbike traffic
- A few narrow sections
Sources
“The drive is not easy, with 11 hairpin turns, tunnels and a few narrow parts.”
Route traced from OpenStreetMap, with its stats measured from that line. How the roads are mapped
Driving the Jaunpass: quick answers
How long does it take to drive the Jaunpass?
Jaunpass runs 10.5 miles (17 km) and takes about 22 min to drive without stops.
How difficult is the Jaunpass to drive?
We rate it moderate: 11 corners including 8 hairpins, a maximum gradient of 11%, and a tightness of 6 out of 10.
When is the best time to drive the Jaunpass?
Spring and Summer and Autumn are best.
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