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Grimsel Pass

Grimsel Pass, Switzerland

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From the tiny Valais village of Gletsch (1762m; 10km to the Furka Pass), a steep 6km hairpinned road climbs north to the mighty Grimsel Pass (2164m), which offers spectacular views over lakes in Bern Canton. There's a large parking area, small lakes and places to get refreshments. From the Grimsel Pass it is a 32km-drive out north to Meiringen. The pass generally opens about 1 June each year, depending on the year's snowfall and weather.

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