🇨🇭EngadinMountain pass · Roadbook

Berninapass / Passo del Bernina

High-altitude crossing with glacier view.

Elevation
2,330m
AlpinChaser Score
3.9out of 5

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Berninapass / Passo del Bernina · 2,330 m
approaches
Original polyline · not a symbolic route
Region
Engadin
Best approach
Pontresina
Scenery
5.0 / 5
Riding challenge
2.0 / 5
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Berninapass / Passo del Bernina at a glance.

The most important values in one clear overview.

Elevation
2,330 m

Height of the crossing

Region
Engadin

Alpine area and surroundings

Best approach
Pontresina

AlpinChaser recommendation

Scenery
5.0 / 5

Ride DNA

Technique
2.0 / 5

Ride DNA

Road condition
4.0 / 5

Ride DNA

Ride DNA
3.9/ 5
AlpinChaser total score
Editorial
3.7
Community
4.67 ratings

The total score combines the editorial ride profile with AlpinChaser community experience. Categories show the current weighted result.

How this pass feels.

Large and clear enough to compare before the ride, without hiding decisive values in small cards.

Scenery5.0
Flow4.1
Technique2.3
Road condition4.2
Traffic3.2
Popularity4.0
Our recommendation

How we would ride this pass.

Pontresina

From Pontresina, the high Alpine panorama opens up earlier and more impressively than from Poschiavo.

What stays with you
  • View of Piz Bernina
  • Bernina railroad line
  • Café at the top of the pass
Before departure
  • Cold even in summer
  • Strong wind
  • Excursion traffic
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The road in pictures.

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Berninapass / Passo del Bernina – alpine road impression
Berninapass / Passo del BerninaPhoto: Leonhard Lenz
FAQ

Frequently asked questions about Berninapass / Passo del Bernina

How high is Berninapass / Passo del Bernina?

Berninapass / Passo del Bernina reaches an elevation of 2,330 metres in Engadin.

Is Berninapass / Passo del Bernina worth riding by motorcycle?

The Bernina is open, wide and scenically dominant. Easy to ride, visually one of the highlights of the Alps. The AlpinChaser riding score is 3.9 out of 5.

Which is the best approach to Berninapass / Passo del Bernina?

Pontresina is the recommended approach. From Pontresina, the high Alpine panorama opens up earlier and more impressively than from Poschiavo.

What should motorcyclists consider on Berninapass / Passo del Bernina?

Cold even in summer Strong wind Excursion traffic

When is Berninapass / Passo del Bernina open?

High-alpine roads can be affected by seasonal closures, snow, construction or short-notice restrictions. Check the official local road status on the day of travel.

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