Switzerland most famous pass is the Gotthard. It leads from German speaking Switzerland into the Italian speaking part of the country and on to Italy. Another pass that is not as well known but one of the most spectacular ones is called Susten.

The road up to Susten starts from the very end of the Aare valley connecting the canton Bern with the canton Uri, landing to the ascent of the Gotthard pass.

The road is famous for motorbike fans. There are 23 wonderful bends. The most famous one is a hairpin curve at km 24. There are several tunnels and the road is in excellent condition. Close to the top, on the Bernese side you are granted a view of a glacier on the other side of a beautiful valley.

The pass dates back to the Romans who already traveled across the alps. In the 18th century the Susten was famous for its steep ascent and descent and not recommend for people who were not free from giddiness.