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Oberalp Pass – Rheinquelle Lighthouse loop from Oberalppass

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Oberalp Pass – Rheinquelle Lighthouse loop from Oberalppass

Moderate

5.0

(1)

8

hikers

Oberalp Pass – Rheinquelle Lighthouse loop from Oberalppass

03:46

7.14km

640m

Mountaineering

Moderate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 26, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

1

60 m

Oberalp Pass railway station

Highlight • Rest Area

Bike transport is possible (self-loading).

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2

152 m

Lake Oberalp

Highlight • Lake

Here, where the world's highest lighthouse stands, begins the hiking trail to Lake Tomasee (2,344 meters), considered the source of the Rhine. From here, it's just 200 meters in elevation to the Badushütte, where you can relax and unwind.

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235 m

Piz Calmot Restaurant

Highlight • Restaurant

Traditional passport restaurant on the Oberalp Pass.

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4

350 m

Oberalppass Lighthouse

Highlight • Monument

With the train and chairlift you can also get to the Oberalp Pass in winter! The street is closed.

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350 m

Oberalp Pass

Highlight • Mountain Pass

The Oberalp pass connects the cantons of Uri and Grisons. The pass, which is located at 2,046 meters above sea level, has been open to vehicles since the mid-19th century.

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361 m

Rheinquelle Lighthouse

Highlight • Monument

It's great if you've reached the top by bike or on foot. The lighthouse itself only shows the start of the Rhine Cycle Path. The source itself must be hiked …

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2.83 km

Military Fortifications on Pazolastock

Highlight • Historical Site

When you climb to the summit, you can always see old positions of the Swiss military.

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3.58 km

Pazolastock (2,739 m)

Highlight • Summit

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7.14 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.19 km

351 m

265 m

260 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.67 km

1.53 km

278 m

260 m

226 m

175 m

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