Status

Closedsince 23 Oct 2026

Closed for winter (demo)

Opening expected: Spring

Winter closure unconfirmed. We found no official source for this road's winter status. Check with the canton before riding.

Source: Demo data (not real pass status)

Checked 30 Oct 2026, 21:56

Always confirm with official road info before riding.

Sample data

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Rating

Two separate values: how good the pass is to ride in general, and how nice it is today.

Passklar rating from route data

3.5

Provisional rating (little data)

Data coverage 50% · Calculated from data, not rider reviews. How we rate

Riding funweight 30%4.5

max. 13% gradient · hairpins: no counted source · 21.6 km long
Viewsweight 25%3.0

summit 1,608 m · viewpoints: no data · no glacier/lake mentioned
Roadweight 15%3.5

medium-width road (unconfirmed)
Quietweight 15%1.0

heavy traffic
Facilitiesweight 15%no data

food and fuel: no data

Today's rating from weather and pass status

Closed

No stars for today while the pass is closed or its status is unknown.

As of 21:56 · Always confirm with official road info before riding.

Sample data

01

Live view

Webcam images around the summit and the latest measured temperature. Images only show one spot; they do not replace official road information.

Webcam image: Demo-Webcam — **Demo-Webcam** 30 Oct 2026, 21:44 · 1.3 km from the summit Placeholder, no provider

As of 30 Oct 2026, 21:56 (stored data) Placeholder images, not real webcams. Real images appear once the webcam service is connected.

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Valley vs summit forecast

Valley and summit side by side, so you pack for the top, not for the car park. Sample data

Rüti b. Riggisberg (820 m) vs summit (1,608 m)
Day	Valley		Summit (estimated)
Day	min / max °C	Rain	min / max °C	Rain	Wind
Sat 31 Oct	6 / 11	80% · 6.6 mm	1 / 6	80% · 6.6 mm	10 km/h
Sun 1 Nov	6 / 10	60% · 4.0 mm	1 / 5	60% · 4.0 mm	58 km/h
Mon 2 Nov	7 / 13	50% · 0.0 mm	2 / 8	50% · 0.0 mm	17 km/h
Tue 3 Nov	7 / 11	60% · 6.1 mm	2 / 6	60% · 6.1 mm	58 km/h

Weather: Demo data (not a forecast). Summit values marked “est.” are estimated from the valley at 0.65 °C per 100 m. Summit values are estimated from the valley forecast (0.65 °C per 100 m). No summit station nearby.Updated 30 Oct 2026, 21:56

Dress for today on top

1 to 6 °C, rain 80%

feels like −5 °C at 60 km/h · hourly forecast · Wind up to 8 km/h (Gurnigelpass) · Summit arrival about 09:00
Tyres are cold – take the first kilometres gently

Full advice in the pass planner

Tyres & road Rule of thumbAir near freezing: wet patches can freeze, especially on shaded stretches, bridges and...

Visor Rule of thumbFog-free visor: double-walled (Pinlock) or anti-fog coated visor, or anti-fog spray.Compare 2 matching products →

Gloves Rule of thumbWinter gloves with liners.

Jacket Rule of thumbFull winter layering: thermal liner, windproof outer, all vents closed.Our pick: Sella Transalp Jacket →

Matching bundle for this pass now

Rain bundle 5.0

Chosen by month (October), summit 1,608 m and today's forecast. 2 of 7 slots recommended · provisional, fewer than half the slots filled

Show all tips (19)

Tyres & road SafetyAir near freezing: wet patches can freeze, especially on shaded stretches, bridges and dips. If there is ice, do not ride. Rule of thumb
Tyres & road SafetyTyres are cold – take the first kilometres gently. Build up braking and acceleration gradually over the first 10 minutes, and again after every break. Rule of thumb
Tyres & road SafetyCold lowers tyre pressure: check it before you leave, with cold tyres. Rule of thumb
Tyres & road SafetyAutumn: wet leaves make the road very slippery. Hoarfrost in the morning, and moisture in shaded spots all day. Tyre grip drops in cooler temperatures. ifz.de (opens in a new tab)
Visor SafetyFog-free visor: double-walled (Pinlock) or anti-fog coated visor, or anti-fog spray. Rule of thumb Compare 2 matching products →
Visor SafetyLow autumn sun and fog banks: a sun visor or sunglasses help against glare, but take them off at dusk. Slow down when the sun dazzles you. ifz.de (opens in a new tab) Compare 2 matching products →
Gloves SafetyWinter gloves with liners. Rule of thumb
Gloves SafetyWaterproof winter gloves; carry a dry spare pair. Rule of thumb
Gloves SafetyPack a waterproof pair of gloves. Rule of thumb
Jacket SafetyFull winter layering: thermal liner, windproof outer, all vents closed. Rule of thumb Our pick: Sella Transalp Jacket →
Base layer SafetyThermal underwear top and bottom. Rule of thumb
Mid layer SafetyThick mid layer. Rule of thumb
Neck SafetyBalaclava. Rule of thumb
Heated gear SafetyHeated vest, gloves or grips strongly recommended. Rule of thumb
Rain suit SafetyWet and cold together chill fastest. Keep the outer layer waterproof and the layers underneath dry. Rule of thumb
Rain suit SafetyPack a rain oversuit unless your jacket and pants are laminate. With a zip-in membrane you would have to half undress in a sudden shower. Rule of thumb
Riding SafetyConsider a later start: the summit is usually warmer around midday. Check the ice rule below. Rule of thumb
Riding SafetyAvoid hard acceleration, big lean angles and hard braking. ifz.de (opens in a new tab)
Riding SafetyOnce autumn sets in, many passes close for snow. Check pass status the same morning. tcs.ch (opens in a new tab)

TyresSwiss law: at least 1.6 mm tread depth across the whole tread (VTS Art. 58). The wear indicator on motorcycle tyres sits at only 0.8 mm, so do not rely on it. TCS recommends at least 2 mm at the start of the season. For cold-season rides, the ifz recommends not letting tread drop below 4 mm. For pass touring, touring and sport-touring tyres (high-silica compounds) are the better fit: they warm up quickly and grip in the wet. Track and race tyres work only inside a high temperature window and are not suited to cold, wet mountain roads; slicks are not road-legal. Use the tyre pressures set by your motorcycle maker (owner's manual or sticker), checked with cold tyres. If your manual lists values for riding with a passenger or luggage, use those. The maximum pressure on the sidewall is not a riding pressure. Tyre age: the last four digits of the DOT code are the week and year of manufacture (4521 = week 45, 2021). Tyre makers advise a yearly check by a professional from 5 years of use and replacing tyres older than 10 years, even if they look fine. New tyres: ride gently for the first 100 km (gentle acceleration and braking, low lean angles). In cold weather this takes longer. Switzerland has no winter tyre obligation, but your vehicle must be roadworthy for the conditions (Art. 29 SVG). Tyres unsuited to winter conditions can mean a fine and problems with your insurer. Tyre makers advise against riding a motorcycle on snow or ice. Visor without cracks or scratches that affect your view. TCS suggests thinking about a new helmet after five to seven years. More on tyres

Swiss law: at least 1.6 mm tread depth across the whole tread (VTS Art. 58). The wear indicator on motorcycle tyres sits at only 0.8 mm, so do not rely on it. bfu.ch (opens in a new tab)

TCS recommends at least 2 mm at the start of the season. For cold-season rides, the ifz recommends not letting tread drop below 4 mm. tcs.ch (opens in a new tab)

For pass touring, touring and sport-touring tyres (high-silica compounds) are the better fit: they warm up quickly and grip in the wet. Track and race tyres work only inside a high temperature window and are not suited to cold, wet mountain roads; slicks are not road-legal. michelinman.com (opens in a new tab)

Use the tyre pressures set by your motorcycle maker (owner's manual or sticker), checked with cold tyres. If your manual lists values for riding with a passenger or luggage, use those. The maximum pressure on the sidewall is not a riding pressure. michelin.co.uk (opens in a new tab)

Tyre age: the last four digits of the DOT code are the week and year of manufacture (4521 = week 45, 2021). Tyre makers advise a yearly check by a professional from 5 years of use and replacing tyres older than 10 years, even if they look fine. michelinman.com (opens in a new tab)

New tyres: ride gently for the first 100 km (gentle acceleration and braking, low lean angles). In cold weather this takes longer. michelin.com.au (opens in a new tab)

Switzerland has no winter tyre obligation, but your vehicle must be roadworthy for the conditions (Art. 29 SVG). Tyres unsuited to winter conditions can mean a fine and problems with your insurer. Tyre makers advise against riding a motorcycle on snow or ice. tcs.ch (opens in a new tab)

Visor without cracks or scratches that affect your view. TCS suggests thinking about a new helmet after five to seven years. tcs.ch (opens in a new tab)

03

Event closures

Cycling races, hill climbs and other events that close the pass fully or partly.

No known closures for events.

All closures in the calendar

04

Opening history

No opening history on record yet.

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Elevation profile

Steep climb from the Gürbe valley past Gurnigelbad to the Gantrisch plateau, then down past Schwefelbergbad into the Sense valley; hugely popular with Bernese riders on sunny weekends.

Profile drawn from 3 waypoints; intermediate points may be approximate.

Today’s high on top

6°

Gurnigelpass · 1,608 m · 11° down in Rüti b. Riggisberg · estimated

Stations
Station	km	Altitude	Average gradient to next	Temp. vs start
Rüti b. Riggisberg	0.0	820 m	9%	±0 °C
Gurnigelpass	9.2	1,608 m	-5%	−5 °C
Sangernboden	21.6	978 m	–	−1 °C

Difficulty: Demanding

Max gradient: 13%
Road width: Medium
Traffic: High
Winter: Winter closure unconfirmed

Max 13% (quaeldich) → demanding. 8.5% average over 9 km from Rüti. quaeldich: heavily used by cars and motorcycles on sunny weekends, limited visibility on the descent → traffic high. Width UNCONFIRMED.

Sources: quaeldich.de (opens in a new tab), climbfinder.com (opens in a new tab), cycloclimbing.com (opens in a new tab)

Noise limits and bans within 60 km

No listed restriction within 60 km.

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Along the way: views, food, fuel

Viewpoints, places to eat, fuel and places to stay on the pass road, by km from Rüti b. Riggisberg. Sample data

View 1
Food & drink 2
Fuel 1
Stay 1

0.5 km
Demo-Tankstelle 18 Demo Fuel station

Season
–

Opening hours
Mo-Su 06:00-22:00

Source
Demo entry (placeholder for OSM)
3.4 km
Demo-Einkehr 39 Demo Restaurant

Season
–

Opening hours
Tu-Su 11:00-21:00; Mo off

Source
Demo entry (placeholder for OSM)
12.2 km
Demo-Aussicht 25 Demo Viewpoint

Season
open access

Opening hours
unknown

Source
Demo entry (placeholder for OSM)
12.7 km
Demo-Unterkunft 10 Demo Hotel / guest house

Season
May–October

Opening hours
unknown

Source
Demo entry (placeholder for OSM)
15.4 km
Demo-Einkehr 40 Demo Restaurant

Season
–

Opening hours
Mo-Su 10:00-22:00

Source
Demo entry (placeholder for OSM)

Check the season and opening hours with the business before you ride; no guarantee. Permanently closed places are hidden. Opening hours as in OpenStreetMap – check with the business.

Entries «Demo-…» are invented placeholders for the preview, not real places. The monthly OpenStreetMap update replaces them with real entries.

Plan it with stops in the tour planner

Sources

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gurnigel_Pass (opens in a new tab)
https://www.quaeldich.de/paesse/gurnigelpass/ (opens in a new tab)
Source: Demo data (not real pass status)
Weather: Demo data (not a forecast). Summit values marked “est.” are estimated from the valley at 0.65 °C per 100 m.Updated 30 Oct 2026, 21:56

Always confirm with official road info before riding. Official road info: the cantonal road offices and national traffic information.

Gurnigelpass