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Bern · Switzerland · HC
Grimsel Pass indoors
From Innertkirchen to 2,164 m: 26.6 km and 1,598 m of climbing on your smart trainer, in 3D with real terrain. Often closed by snow in winter – indoors it is open all year.
Elevation profile and data
under 4 %4–7 %7–10 %over 10 %per 500 m
How long does Grimsel Pass take?
Estimated times at steady power, 75 kg rider, 9 kg bike, no wind or drafting – computed with the same physics as the app.
| W/kg | Watts | Time | avg km/h |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0 | 150 W | 2:42:31 | 9.8 |
| 2.5 | 188 W | 2:12:36 | 12.0 |
| 3.0 | 225 W | 1:52:44 | 14.2 |
| 3.5 | 263 W | 1:38:37 | 16.2 |
| 4.0 | 300 W | 1:28:04 | 18.1 |
| 5.0 | 375 W | 1:13:23 | 21.8 |
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About Grimsel Pass
The Grimsel Pass (2164 m) leads from the Hasli valley in the Bernese Oberland to Valais. From Innertkirchen the climb is long and steady; near the top reservoirs and smooth granite slabs line the road.
In rampida you ride the route exactly as it lies on the road: the gradient reaches your trainer metre by metre, the scenery is built from real elevation data and OpenStreetMap. A pacer group can pull you along, and next time you race your own ghost.
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<p><a href="https://rampida.com/en/climbs/grimselpass.html">Elevation profile Grimsel Pass from Innertkirchen – rampida</a></p>How to ride Grimsel Pass indoors
- Open the appOpen rampida in Chrome or Edge and create a free account.
- Pair your trainerConnect your smart trainer or power meter under “Devices”.
- Choose Grimsel PassThe route is ready in the app. Or download the GPX file and load it yourself.
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FAQ
How long and how steep is Grimsel Pass from Innertkirchen?
The climb is 26.6 km long with 1,598 m of climbing, from 626 m to 2,164 m. The average gradient is 5.8 %, the steepest kilometre 8.9 %.
How long does Grimsel Pass take?
At 3 W/kg (225 W, 75 kg rider) about 1:52:44, at 4 W/kg about 1:28:04 – steady power, no wind. Use the calculator on this page for your own numbers.
Can I ride Grimsel Pass on a smart trainer?
Yes. The route is ready in rampida and ride it in 3D with real terrain. Your FTMS smart trainer follows the gradient. It runs in Chrome or Edge, no install.
What does it cost?
During the open beta until 31 March 2027 riding is free and unlimited with a free account. Afterwards 50 km per month stay free.