What are the cycling conditions like in Grosse Scheidegg?

🚴♂️ Seasonal Access & Opening/Closing of Grosse Scheidegg 🗓 When the Road is Passable The paved mountain road between Meiringen and Grindelwald climbs to 1,962 m and is closed by snow in winter . Typical opening (passable): mid-May to late May — usually around 15–20 May . Typical closing for winter: mid-late October . 📆 For example: 2025 season: approx 10 May – 20 October . 2026 expected: opening around 14 May 2026 (Ascension Day) with bus service resuming. 👉 Private motor traffic is prohibited all year , but only PostBus public buses run in season , making this road very attractive for cyclists. 🏔 General Year-Round Weather & Cycling Conditions ❄️ Winter / Early Spring (Nov – Apr) Snow covers much of the road at altitude; temperatures are often below 0 °C above ~1,500 m. Cycling is not feasible at summit elevations without snow cycling gear and experience. Weather is unpredictable and snow can persist well into April on shaded sections. Anecdotal reports suggest hiking/cycling above ~1,500 m in April is snow-covered and potentially unsafe . 🌦 Late Spring (May) Initially just after opening, snowbanks may still sit alongside the road at the top. Daytime temps vary widely (from cold near summit early, up to mild in valleys). It’s common to be near freezing at altitude in early season rainy or overcast weather and warm in sunshine. ☀️ Summer (Jun – Aug) Best cycling season — reliable dry pavement with minimal snow and stable weather. Daytime summit temps on fine days often range from cool to mild (e.g., 5 – 15 °C), while lower valleys can be significantly warmer. Thunderstorms can still occur in afternoons, especially July/August (classic Alpine weather pattern). 🍁 Autumn / Shoulder Season (Sep – Oct) Warm early autumn days are ideal for riding. Weather starts cooling significantly by mid-October , with snow possible at higher elevations. Roads may still be clear, but early closures can happen if early snowfall is heavy. 🌡 Typical Weather Patterns Cyclists Should Expect SeasonRoad StatusConditions at PassWinter (Nov–Apr) | Closed | Snow, freezing temperatures Late Spring (May) | Opening | Cool to cold at summit, snow remnants Summer (Jun–Aug) | Fully open | Mild to cool summit, warm valley, possible storms Autumn (Sep–Oct) | Closing | Cool, risk of early snow/frost 🧳 Cyclist Tips Clothing: Layers are essential — even in summer it can be cool and windy at the top. Timing: Aim to be at higher elevation early in the day before possible afternoon thunderstorms. Buses: The PostBus operates seasonally; cyclists share the road with buses, which have priority. 🧾 Short Summary Grosse Scheidegg is generally open to cyclists from about mid-May to mid-late October each year, depending on snow conditions and local weather. Outside that window, snow makes the pass impassable for typical road cycling. During open season, summer offers the most stable and pleasant conditions , with cool summit temperatures and warm valley approaches. Early spring and late autumn rides require careful planning — snow remnants and cold weather at altitude are common in May and October.

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Pass Information

1,962m

Elevation

15.0%

Max Gradient

28.0 km

Length

Current status: closed

Opening Period: Wintersperre

Current Conditions

Winter closure in effect from 20 October 2025. Expected opening on Ascension Day, 14 May 2026. General driving ban on motorized traffic between Schwarzwaldalp and Grindelwald.

Wed

11 Mar

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Snow showers

06:48 — 18:27

3° / -1°

Precipitation 4 mm

Humidity 92 %

🚴‍♂️ Seasonal Access & Opening/Closing of Grosse Scheidegg

🗓 When the Road is Passable

The paved mountain road between Meiringen and Grindelwald climbs to 1,962 m and is closed by snow in winter.
Typical opening (passable): mid-May to late May — usually around 15–20 May.
Typical closing for winter: mid-late October.

📆 For example:

2025 season: approx 10 May – 20 October.
2026 expected: opening around 14 May 2026 (Ascension Day) with bus service resuming.

👉 Private motor traffic is prohibited all year, but only PostBus public buses run in season, making this road very attractive for cyclists.

🏔 General Year-Round Weather & Cycling Conditions

❄️ Winter / Early Spring (Nov – Apr)

Snow covers much of the road at altitude; temperatures are often below 0 °C above ~1,500 m.
Cycling is not feasible at summit elevations without snow cycling gear and experience.
Weather is unpredictable and snow can persist well into April on shaded sections. Anecdotal reports suggest hiking/cycling above ~1,500 m in April is snow-covered and potentially unsafe.

🌦 Late Spring (May)

Initially just after opening, snowbanks may still sit alongside the road at the top.
Daytime temps vary widely (from cold near summit early, up to mild in valleys). It’s common to be near freezing at altitude in early season rainy or overcast weather and warm in sunshine.

☀️ Summer (Jun – Aug)

Best cycling season — reliable dry pavement with minimal snow and stable weather.
Daytime summit temps on fine days often range from cool to mild (e.g., 5 – 15 °C), while lower valleys can be significantly warmer.
Thunderstorms can still occur in afternoons, especially July/August (classic Alpine weather pattern).

🍁 Autumn / Shoulder Season (Sep – Oct)

Warm early autumn days are ideal for riding.
Weather starts cooling significantly by mid-October, with snow possible at higher elevations.
Roads may still be clear, but early closures can happen if early snowfall is heavy.

🌡 Typical Weather Patterns Cyclists Should Expect

🧳 Cyclist Tips

Clothing: Layers are essential — even in summer it can be cool and windy at the top.
Timing: Aim to be at higher elevation early in the day before possible afternoon thunderstorms.
Buses: The PostBus operates seasonally; cyclists share the road with buses, which have priority.

🧾 Short Summary

Grosse Scheidegg is generally open to cyclists from about mid-May to mid-late October each year, depending on snow conditions and local weather. Outside that window, snow makes the pass impassable for typical road cycling. During open season, summer offers the most stable and pleasant conditions, with cool summit temperatures and warm valley approaches. Early spring and late autumn rides require careful planning — snow remnants and cold weather at altitude are common in May and October.

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Weather Forecast

Next 7 Days

Wed

11 Mar

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Snow showers

06:48 — 18:27

3° / -1°

Precipitation 4 mm

Humidity 92 %

Thu

12 Mar

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Snow

06:46 — 18:28

3° / -3°

Precipitation 10 mm

Humidity 98 %

Fri

13 Mar

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Overcast

06:44 — 18:29

6° / -2°

Precipitation 0 mm

Humidity 49 %

Sat

14 Mar

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Snow showers

06:42 — 18:31

2° / -8°

Precipitation 37 mm

Humidity 96 %

Sun

15 Mar

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Snow grains

06:40 — 18:32

-2° / -9°

Precipitation 18 mm

Humidity 100 %

Mon

16 Mar

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Snow showers

06:38 — 18:34

1° / -5°

Precipitation 2 mm

Humidity 100 %

Tue

17 Mar

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Snow grains

06:36 — 18:35

3° / -3°

Precipitation 0 mm

Humidity 100 %

Climate Overview

Month	Temp Day	Temp Night	Sunny Days	Sun Hours	Rain Days	Precipitation	Humidity	UV Index	Day Length
Jan	-1°C	-8°C	18	5.4h	19	176 mm	75 %	2	9h 3m
Feb	1°C	-8°C	19	7.2h	9	52 mm	73 %	3	10h 20m
Mar	2°C	-5°C	26	8.9h	15	69 mm	70 %	4	11h 56m
Apr	5°C	-2°C	26	10.7h	11	131 mm	68 %	5	13h 36m
May	8°C	0°C	23	10.0h	24	161 mm	65 %	6	15h 2m
Jun	17°C	8°C	30	13.5h	21	97 mm	67 %	7	15h 46m
Jul	13°C	5°C	27	11.8h	29	208 mm	66 %	8	15h 24m
Aug	16°C	7°C	29	11.4h	19	170 mm	68 %	7	14h 8m
Sep	12°C	3°C	25	9.1h	22	203 mm	70 %	5	12h 31m
Oct	7°C	-1°C	23	7.7h	13	169 mm	72 %	4	10h 52m
Nov	1°C	-7°C	19	5.9h	14	157 mm	76 %	2	9h 24m
Dec	2°C	-6°C	22	6.3h	8	31 mm	77 %	2	8h 37m