Innertkirchen: Susten Pass
The Susten Pass defines the setting of the Steingletscher area — a high-Alpine road corridor shaped by steep rock walls, open slopes and tight bends. At 2,224 metres, the pass links Innertkirchen in the canton of Bern with Wassen in Uri, forming one of Switzerland’s major high-mountain road crossings. The modern route was built between 1938 and 1945 for military purposes, reflected in its broad curves and substantial engineering works. Today it attracts motorists and cyclists tackling the ascent, while hikers use the surrounding Alpine terrain. Steingletscher, on the Bern side of the pass, is a useful stop within this stark upland setting.
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Innertkirchen is best known in the Bernese Oberland for its close connection to the Aare Gorge, a 1.4-kilometre ravine cut by the Aare. The settlement stands where the Gadmerwasser joins the Aare, in the Haslital valley between routes leading toward the Grimsel and Susten passes. Walkways and tunnels make the gorge accessible in the warmer months, bringing visitors close to the river’s tight rock corridor. The Meiringen–Innertkirchen Railway links the village with Meiringen, while the surrounding valleys are shaped by water, mountain roads and hydropower. See how Innertkirchen fits within the Bernese Oberland by browsing webcams nearby.
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Built around the Aare River and routes across the Swiss Plateau, Bern grew into a canton connecting the federal capital with the Bernese Oberland. Its territory extends from Jura foothills and farmland through the Aare valley to the high Alps around the Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau. The city of Bern, Switzerland’s federal capital, preserves an Old Town inscribed on UNESCO’s World Heritage List, while Thun and Interlaken lead towards Lakes Thun and Brienz. Urban institutions, dairy farming and established alpine resorts give the canton a notably broad Swiss character. View additional webcams nearby to better understand how Bern relates to its Alpine and plateau surroundings.
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Switzerland stretches from the Jura Mountains in the northwest to the Alps in the south, encompassing a central plateau of cities, farms and lakes. The Rhine rises in the Swiss Alps, while Lake Geneva forms part of the country’s southwestern border. Zürich, Geneva and Basel are major urban centres, yet mountain railways and passes remain central to how many regions are experienced. Four national languages—German, French, Italian and Romansh—reflect Switzerland’s distinct cantonal identities. The Matterhorn above Zermatt is among Europe’s most recognisable peaks, and the 1291 Federal Charter is closely associated with the country’s founding tradition. Continue through nearby webcams to explore different parts of Switzerland.
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