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The most beautiful drives in Switzerland – Passes, road trips and routes to explore

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Between hairpins, smooth asphalt and seasons that reshape the landscape, Switzerland packs a rare density of world-class passes. Here are six to add to your list — and find again on the public in-app map to plan, drive and convoy.

The most beautiful Swiss mountain passes to discover by car or on a road trip

Furka Pass, alpine hairpins and rocky landscape in Switzerland

Furka Pass

2429 m

Pure cinema between ice and rock.

Uri / Valais · Uri Alps~11 km climb (west side)Jun–Oct · outside winter closures

On the road

In peak season, leave early — the Rhône valley below is worth the alarm clock.

The Furka Pass is one of Switzerland’s most spectacular mountain roads — ideal for a road trip by car or in convoy. The climb to 2429 m winds between rock walls and tight switchbacks. The Belvédère hotel, frozen in the scenery, gives this crossing a cinematic road feel — demanding, exposed, unforgettable.

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Julier Pass, flowing curves in the Swiss Alps

Julier Pass

2284 m

Endless S-curves, wide-open sky.

Graubünden · Upper EngadinFlowing rhythm, curves that never stopMay–Oct · snow dependent

On the road

As the sun drops, the tarmac turns into a ribbon of light — a favourite for photos and golden-hour runs.

The Julier Pass ranks among Switzerland’s smoothest mountain roads to drive by car — perfect for a road trip or a convoy with friends. At 2284 m, it unfolds long S-curves against the horizon. When the low light sculpts the tarmac, every bend becomes a sight line — rhythm and views in one package.

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Maloja Pass, mountain road between forest and ridges

Maloja Pass

1815 m

Aerial hairpins, Engadin mood.

Graubünden · Engadin ↔ Bregaglia~7 km north side (the iconic stretch)Year-round · winter = conditions

On the road

Climbing from Lake Sils feels like changing latitude in just a few minutes.

The Maloja Pass crosses the Swiss Alps on a classic mountain road — a strong pick for a car road trip or convoy between valleys. At 1815 m, a chain of hairpins climbs in an atmosphere often gentler than its reputation. Under snow or first green, the Maloja changes character each season — a road worth revisiting.

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Splügen Pass, tight switchbacks between Switzerland and Italy

Splügen Pass

2114 m

Nine kilometres that don’t do “easy”.

Graubünden · near Italian border~9 km of tight switchbacksJun–Oct · when open

On the road

Swiss side or Italian side: two flavours, same cliff — keep margin before you attack the hairpins.

The Splügen Pass is one of Switzerland’s most demanding alpine crossings — a mountain road built for an intense road trip by car or a convoy that likes tight rhythm. Around 2114 m, a short but brutal section: hairpins that climb the massif. Best driven with eyes up and mind on the line — a highlight of bolder Swiss itineraries.

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Süsten Pass, road cut into rock at dusk

Süsten Pass

2259 m

A ledge carved into the wall.

Uri / Bern~18 km between two valleysLate May–Oct

On the road

Sunrise or sunset: the orange rock drinks the light — the “we stop for two minutes” moment.

The Süsten Pass stands among Switzerland’s most dramatic mountain roads — ideal for a road trip by car or convoy riding with endless views. At 2259 m, the road cuts the cliff and opens vistas that remind you why you took the wheel. A sculpted, almost architectural pass — save it on the map and ride it on a weekday for space and air.

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Grimsel Pass, dams and alpine rock in Switzerland

Grimsel Pass

2165 m

Dams, bare rock, alpine icon.

Bern / ValaisFurka–Grimsel loop = national classicJun–Oct

On the road

Almost lunar terrain around the reservoirs — total contrast with the meadows far below.

The Grimsel Pass is a legendary Swiss high-mountain road — made for road trips by car and convoys linking summit after summit. Around 2165 m, it links two alpine worlds across dams and bare rock. One of the country’s most iconic crossings — ideal to loop with the Furka or Nufenen if you want a full day of passes.

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