Susten Pass

#893 among destinations in Switzerland

Nature, Natural attraction, View point, Mountain pass

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Susten Pass is a mountain pass in the Swiss Alps. The pass road, built from 1938–1945, connects Innertkirchen in the canton of Bern with Wassen in the canton of Uri. A 300-metre long tunnel crosses the pass at 2,224 metres. ()

Local name: Sustenpass Maximum elevation: 7415 ftCoordinates: 46°43'48"N, 8°26'56"E

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Innertkirchen - WassenSustenpass UriSwitzerland

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Susten Pass – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Titlis, Steinsee, Rotstöckli, Grassen.

2.9 miN
Skiing area with world's 1st cable car
Titlis
76 min walk • Titlis, a majestic peak in the Uri Alps of Switzerland, beckons adventurers and sightseers alike with its snow-capped splendor. Rising to an impressive 3,238 meters above sea level, this mountain is a treasure trove of alpine beauty and a hub of year-round recreational...
0.8 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Steinsee
21 min walk • Nestled in the serene landscapes of Switzerland, Steinsee is a picturesque lake that offers a tranquil retreat from the hustle and bustle of urban life. Known for its crystal-clear waters and the stunning mountainous backdrop, Steinsee is a hidden gem for nature...
3.5 miN
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Rotstöckli
89 min walk • The Rotstöckli is a peak of the Urner Alps below the Titlis, on the border between the Swiss cantons of Obwalden and Nidwalden. It is Nidwalden's highest point. The summit is split between the municipalities of Engelberg and Wolfenschiessen.
2.3 miN
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Grassen
59 min walk • The Grassen is a mountain of the Urner Alps, located east of the Titlis in Central Switzerland. The summit is the tripoint between the cantons of Berne, Obwalden and Uri.
3.8 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Jochstock
98 min walk • The Jochstock is a summit of the Urner Alps, located near Engelberg in Central Switzerland. The summit is one of the two tripoints between the cantons of Berne, Nidwalden and Obwalden.
2.2 miS
Scenic peak for camping, hiking and skiing
Sustenhorn
56 min walk • The Sustenhorn is a 3,502-metre-high mountain in the Uri Alps, located on the border between the cantons of Bern and Uri. It overlook Susten Pass from the south. Both sides of the massif are glaciated.
3.2 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Gwächtenhorn
82 min walk • The Gwächtenhorn is a 3,420 metres high mountain in the Urner Alps, located on the border between the cantons of Bern and Uri. It overlooks the Stein Glacier and the Susten Pass on its north side and the Chelen Glacier on its south side.
1.7 miN
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Wendenhorn
43 min walk • The Wendenhorn is a mountain of the Urner Alps, located on the border between the Swiss cantons of Bern and Uri. It is located approximately halfway between the Titlis and the Susten Pass.
2.8 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Fleckistock
72 min walk • The Fleckistock is a 3,417 metres high mountain in the Urner Alps, overlooking Wassen in the canton of Uri. It is the highest summit of the group lying east of the pass of Sustenjoch.
3.3 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Giglistock
84 min walk • The Giglistock is a mountain of the Urner Alps, located south of Gadmen in the Bernese Oberland.
4 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Hinter Tierberg
103 min walk • The Hinter Tierberg is a 3,445 metres high mountain in the Uri Alps, located on the border between the cantons of Bern and Uri. It overlooks the Trift Glacier on its west side and the Chelen Glacier on its east side. The massif of the Tierberg consists of several mountains, they are: Vorder Tierberg, Mittler Tierberg and Hinter Tierberg.