Susten Pass, Switzerland: Driving Score 9.5

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Editorial

Why drive it

The Susten was completed in 1946 as a scenic road first and a link second. It shows in every corner: constant radius curves, engineered cambers, sight lines that let you commit. Nothing is nervous here.

Pair it with the Grimsel and the Furka for the classic three pass morning, but drive the Susten first while your tyres are warm and the road is still empty.

Difficulty: Moderate
Road width: Wide, engineered two lanes with generous run off
Surface: Immaculate, the best in the Alps
Best direction: Innertkirchen to Wassen
Best time of day: Early, before the coach schedule
Best season: June to October
Elevation: 2,224 m at the tunnel
Community rating: 4.9 / 5

Proprietary scoring

The numbers

Driving enjoyment9.5

Scenery9.6

Road quality9.9

Traffic (higher is quieter)8.6

Grand touring9.5

Sports car9.6

Classic car9.0

Convertible9.4

The journey

Route highlights

Start
Innertkirchen
Fuel and a strong coffee
Photo Spot
Gadmen Valley
Wide sweepers under the Titlis
Viewpoint
Steingletscher
Glacier lake below the road
Mountain Pass
Susten Tunnel
Summit at 2,224 m
Finish
Wassen
Rejoin the Gotthard valley

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Susten Pass

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