Susten Pass passable in May?

Hi!

We are wondering if the Susten Pass is open in middle of May? We would like to drive from Lucerne to Altdorf, then go south toward Wassen, go through Susten Pass to Meiringin and then to Brienz. We know we can take the easier route via Brunig Pass, but we heard the Susten Pass offers the best scenery. We are in the area on May 20-25. Is there an English website that can tell us if the mountain passes are open or closed?

By the way, which one do you recommend for us to visit: Mt. Rigi, Mt. Titlis or Mt. Pilatus?

Thank you for your help!

Hello kokoru! May is generally too early for the Susten pass to be open. The exact opening date depends on seasonal and current weather conditions and thus varies each year. Reliable up to date information can best be checked at the TCS website. It's not in English, but if you click 'Pässe' under 'Kategorie' information on the pass roads will be displayed. Zoom in on the map towards Meiringen/Andermatt and check the icon for the Susten pass. And don't worry, the Brünig pass is a good alternative.

Rigi, Titlis and Pilatus are all very different. I assume you're staying in Lucerne? In that case you may want to consider that Pilatus is very close; Rigi requires more traveling time but can very well be combined with a beautiful boat trip over Lake Lucerne; Titlis requires a trip by cog train to Engelberg first. Both Pilatus and Rigi allow for a roundabout trip with different routes up and down. Please check details in the timetable. You'll be closest to the snow peaks at the Titlis. Pilatus and Rigi on the other hand offer stunning, wide panoramas if skies are clear.

Thanks for the response.

We will be based in Brienz, but will spend one night in Luzern. We will be taking a day trip from Brienz to Bern to Montreux and back to Brienz. Are there many beautiful scenery spots along the way from Montreux to Brienz? We do not mind driving on the country sides. Thanks.