View of Lake Oberalp – Oberalp Pass loop from Oberalppass

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Switzerland

Zentralschweiz

Uri

View of Lake Oberalp – Oberalp Pass loop from Oberalppass

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View of Lake Oberalp – Oberalp Pass loop from Oberalppass

01:50

23.3km

610m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 27, 2026

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296 m

View of Lake Oberalp

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The Oberalp Pass with the lighthouse symbolizes the source of the Vorderrhein! Very nice pass!

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658 m

Rheinquelle Lighthouse

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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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669 m

Oberalp Pass

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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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798 m

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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1.85 km

View of Lake Oberalp

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Once you have reached this view of the Oberalpsee, you have overcome the biggest inclines on the Rhine cycle path from Andermatt to the Oberalp Pass.

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11.7 km

Historic village centre, Andermatt

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Historical village center, Andermatt
Due to the original settlement from the Bündner Oberland and Upper Valais, there is still evidence of an independent building culture in the Ursern Valley compared …

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12.3 km

Andermatt train station

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Train station, Andermatt
Andermatt train station is a junction station of the Matterhorn-Gotthard-Bahn (MGB) in the north of the municipality of Andermatt in Uri. In addition to the regional trains …

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12.5 km

Andermatt Village

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It is a real highlight to stroll or cycle through the narrow streets of Andermatt and take in the beautiful chalets in front of the Alpine panorama. In the village …

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