Scenic drives like Susten pass near Interlaken

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A traveler named Kamal is looking for scenic drives near Interlaken, specifically asking about alternatives to the Susten Pass. He's interested in popular routes and their current access conditions, especially since some passes may be closed.

Key takeaways:
  • Consider driving the Grimsel Pass or Furka Pass, as they're easily accessible from Interlaken.
  • Check the current traffic conditions and opening status for these passes beforehand to avoid disappointment.
  • A trip along Lake Thun or Lake Brienz offers beautiful views and is also a great option for scenic driving.
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  • Anna
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    Reply 1 of 4 • 28 August 2023 at 13:13:47 #957715

    Hi Kamal963,

    Welcome to MySwissAlps.

    In addition to the Susten Pass, you might also be interested in driving across the Grimsel Pass or Furka Pass. These passes are easily accessible from Interlaken. Take note, these passes are closed in winter. You can check the opening season and current traffic condition here: http://www.myswissalps.com/car/trafficinfo

    You can find useful information and tips about driving in the Swiss Alps here: http://www.myswissalps.com/car/drivinginthemountains

    Let us know if you need further info.

    Regards,

    Anna

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    Reply 2 of 4 • 28 August 2023 at 16:26:54 #957716

    Hello Kamal963,

    I can recommend a trip along Lake Thun or Lake Brienz. There is also the Grimsel Pass and the Furka Pass, which are also quite far away from Interlaken.

    Have a great trip!

    Martin

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    Reply 3 of 4 • 28 August 2023 at 20:55:26 #957717

    Thanks for suggestions. Appreciate it.

    However is see that Furka and Grimsel are both closed at the moment – http://www.tcs.ch/fr/tools/inforoute-situation-trafic/cols-en-suisse.php

    Or is this site not reliable? Where do people generally check if a particular route is open ?

    Thanks

    Kamal

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    Reply 4 of 4 • 30 August 2023 at 15:33:47 #957718

    Hello Kamal,

    The website is correct. Both the Furka and Grimsel are actually currently open.

    You can also find some useful driving sites if you navigate to “Information on other websites” with the link provided by Anna earlier (traffic info).

    Kind regards,

    Yolanda

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