Flüela Pass
From Susch in the Engadin over to Davos
Overview
The Flüela runs from the Engadin over to the Landwassertal and Davos. Taken this way it's considered the easier direction — the Engadin sits high, so you climb less than you descend. As you turn onto the pass there's a fountain; that's the last water until you're in Davos on the other side, and there's a restaurant at the top. It's a double-lane road the whole way, wide and open, and busier than its quiet neighbour the Albula — the two link into a lovely loop if you fancy it.
Key info:
- Total distance: 13.3 km
- Area: Engadin – Landwassertal (Susch–Davos)
- Recommended for: Intermediate
- Appeal: A steady, scenic climb from the Engadin to 2,383 m with a stunning mid-climb traverse along the valley — a rocky ridgeline and glacier on your left — and a confidence-friendly descent to Davos
- Water & fuel: A fountain right as you turn onto the pass, and that's the last one until Davos on the far side. Restaurant at the top
- Time of year: June–October (closed/snowbound in winter)
- Road: Double-lane road the whole way — wide and open, so you see far ahead and cars pass easily. Busier than its quiet neighbour the Albula, which links into a nice loop if you're up for it
Ascent
It's a steady 7% over 13.3 km to 2,383 m, ramping to around 14% here and there but never for long — definitely a steep pass, but a relentlessly steady one. The best part comes after the first few switchbacks, where the road cuts along the valley: the path follows the stream far below with a rocky ridgeline and a glacier off to your left, and the wide open road lets you see a long way ahead (and the cars get past easily). Probably one of my favourite views while climbing.
Stats:
- Level: Intermediate
- Distance: 13.3 km
- Elevation gain: 947 m
- Maximum gradient: 14%
- Average gradient: 7.1%
- Estimated time (at level): 68 min
Descent
I've done this pass twice and both times descended to Davos in the rain — which tells you something about Davos. It's a good descent if you're still building confidence: not too many switchbacks, some sweeping turns to practise on, then a long open road to let it run. In 2026 there are two stop-and-gos (roadworks) on the Davos side, so expect to pause on the way down.
Stats:
- Level: Intermediate
- Hairpins: 5
- Maximum gradient: 9%
- Average gradient: 6.3%
Climb Profile
A few switchbacks out of Susch, then a steady 7–10% traverse along the valley to the 2,383 m col — 947 m of gain over 13.3 km, steep but even the whole way.
