Status

Opensince 27 May 2026

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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Susten is open right now. You get the message when it opens again after the next closure.

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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

4.0

Data coverage 72% · Calculated from data, not rider reviews. How we rate

Riding funweight 30%4.5

max. 9% gradient · hairpins: no counted source · 46 km long
Viewsweight 25%4.5

summit 2,224 m · viewpoints: no data · glacier in the description
Roadweight 15%4.0

medium-width road · well built per source (+0.5)
Quietweight 15%3.0

moderate traffic
Facilitiesweight 15%3.0

2 food, stay or fuel entries (curated entries only)

Today's rating from weather and pass status

Open

1.0

−2 rain from 11:00, −1 thunderstorms from 13:00, −1.5 cold at the top (feels −6 °C), −0.5 wind 53 km/h

As of 21:56 · summit values estimated · 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.

Last measured: −1.0 °C at Gütsch, Andermatt (2,286 m), 30 Oct 2026, 21:40 · Source: DEMO (keine echte Messung)

Webcam image: Demo-Webcam — **Demo-Webcam** 30 Oct 2026, 21:44 · 1.1 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.

02

Valley vs summit forecast

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

Innertkirchen (626 m) vs summit (2,224 m)
Day	Valley		Summit (estimated)
Day	min / max °C	Rain	min / max °C	Rain	Wind
Sat 31 Oct	8 / 13	70% · 0.4 mm	−3 / 3	70% · 0.4 mm	48 km/h
Sun 1 Nov	8 / 12	90% · 5.7 mm	−3 / 2	90% · 5.7 mm	25 km/h
Mon 2 Nov	7 / 13	90% · 4.9 mm	−4 / 3	90% · 4.9 mm	45 km/h
Tue 3 Nov	8 / 12	20% · 0.0 mm	−3 / 2	20% · 0.0 mm	45 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

−3 to 3 °C, rain 70%

feels like −10 °C at 60 km/h · hourly forecast · Wind up to 36 km/h (Sustenpass) · 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 2,224 m and today's forecast. 2 of 7 slots recommended · provisional, fewer than half the slots filled

Gear tip

Sustenpass, tomorrow feels like −10 °C

Visor / Pinlock: Pinlock or anti-fog visor. Our pick: Nordwand Tourer FF 5.0
Gloves: Winter gloves with liners.

Advice from the kit rules. Products only with at least 4.0 stars Passklar score; not a test. · estimated

Show all tips (20)

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
Mid layer SafetyEarly on the summit is the coldest part of the day. Wear a layer you can take off in the valley later. 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.

4.Sep 2027

Swiss Cycling Alpenbrevet

Sat 4 Sep 2027 · Time not given

Event in open traffic – no closure

Announced by the organiser ('See you on 4 September 2027!'). 2027 routes not published; passes as in 2026. So far always run in open traffic with no closure, but very heavy bike traffic all day.

Source: alpenbrevet.ch (opens in a new tab) · checked 30 Oct 2026

Past events

5.Sep 2026

Swiss Cycling Alpenbrevet

Sat 5 Sep 2026 · from 05:45

Event in open traffic – no closure

No closure: the tours run on roads that are not closed, in open traffic. Platin tour (mass start 05:45 in Andermatt) over Susten, Grimsel, Nufenen, Lukmanier and Oberalp; the other tours also use Furka and Gotthard (per the 2025 routebook). Very heavy bike traffic on these passes all day.

Source: alpenbrevet.ch (opens in a new tab) · more sources: alpenbrevet.ch (opens in a new tab) · checked 30 Oct 2026

All closures in the calendar

04

Opening history

Estimate based on 11 past seasons: the middle half (25th–75th percentile) of past opening days.

Expected next opening

11–21 Jun

Estimate based on 11 past seasons

Median opening: 15 Jun
Earliest: 3 Jun
Latest: 28 Jun
Median closing: 30 Oct

Usually opens: June (2016–2025: 3 Jun – 28 Jun)
Usually closes: late October / early November

Dots: opening (black) and closing (red) per year. Line: open season.

Sources (11)

Year	Opened	Closed	Source
2026	12 Jun	28 Oct	ur.ch (opens in a new tab)
2025	6 Jun	27 Oct	alpen-paesse.ch (opens in a new tab)
2024	28 Jun	11 Nov	alpen-paesse.ch (opens in a new tab)
2023	16 Jun	30 Oct	alpen-paesse.ch (opens in a new tab)
2022	3 Jun	9 Nov	alpen-paesse.ch (opens in a new tab)
2021	26 Jun	3 Nov	alpen-paesse.ch (opens in a new tab)
2020	14 Jun	28 Oct	alpen-paesse.ch (opens in a new tab)
2019	26 Jun	4 Nov	alpen-paesse.ch (opens in a new tab)
2018	15 Jun	29 Oct	alpen-paesse.ch (opens in a new tab)
2017	9 Jun	30 Oct	alpen-paesse.ch (opens in a new tab)
2016	11 Jun	3 Nov	alpen-paesse.ch (opens in a new tab)

05

Elevation profile

Engineered 1940s road with tunnels and sweeping curves, Stein Glacier views; long and flowing rather than tight.

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

Today’s high on top

3°

Sustenpass · 2,224 m · 13° down in Innertkirchen · estimated

Stations
Station	km	Altitude	Average gradient to next	Temp. vs start
Innertkirchen	0.0	626 m	6%	±0 °C
Sustenpass	28.0	2,224 m	-7%	−10 °C
Wassen	46.0	916 m	–	−2 °C

Difficulty: Moderate

Max gradient: 9%
Road width: Medium
Traffic: Medium
Winter: Closed in winter

Max 9%. Average 5.7% west (28 km), 7.3% east (18 km). Several unlit tunnels near the summit; long distance (46 km) means rider fatigue matters.

Sources: alpen-paesse.ch (opens in a new tab)

Noise limits and bans within 60 km

No listed restriction within 60 km.

06

Along the way: views, food, fuel

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

View 0
Food & drink 4
Fuel 1
Stay 1

0.9 km
Demo-Tankstelle 2 Demo Fuel station

Season
–

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

Source
Demo entry (placeholder for OSM)
6.9 km
Demo-Einkehr 3 Demo Restaurant

Season
–

Opening hours
unknown

Source
Demo entry (placeholder for OSM)
21.6 km
Demo-Café 2 Demo Café

Season
–

Opening hours
unknown

Source
Demo entry (placeholder for OSM)
27.7 km
Berggasthaus Sustenpass Hospiz Mountain inn / hut · 2,265 m Mountain inn (hostel) with restaurant at 2,265 m by the summit. The sources give no season.

Season
–

Source
alpen-paesse.ch (opens in a new tab) · Website (opens in a new tab)
27.8 km
Berghotel Steingletscher Hotel / guest house Mountain hotel and restaurant by the Steingletscher, on the Bern ramp below the summit. The source gives no summer season.

Season
–

Source
myswitzerland.com (opens in a new tab) · Website (opens in a new tab)
33.5 km
Demo-Einkehr 4 Demo Restaurant

Season
May–October

Opening hours
unknown

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://alpen-paesse.ch/en/alpenpaesse/sustenpass/ (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.

Sustenpass