Oberalp Pass – View of Lake Oberalp loop from Rueras

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Oberalp Pass – View of Lake Oberalp loop from Rueras

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Oberalp Pass – View of Lake Oberalp loop from Rueras

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58.9km

1,450m

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: September 25, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 35.7 km for 82 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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6.86 km

Switchbacks on the Oberalp Pass

Highlight (Segment) • Mountain Pass

The Oberalp Pass not only shines with the source of the Rhine and its beautiful route, especially in the upper section, but also with the Rhaetian Railway, which accompanies the route and always provides spectacular views.

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10.8 km

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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10.8 km

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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11.2 km

View of Lake Oberalp

Highlight • Viewpoint

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

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12.4 km

View of Lake Oberalp

Highlight • Lake

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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28.7 km

Cycle path

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Well developed and without obstacles. Also suitable for kids and with a trailer

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31.6 km

View of Hospental Castle

Highlight • Castle

Vestige of the past, the castle ruins reign in the center of the village.

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35.8 km

Schöllen Gorge

Highlight • Bridge

The gurgling of the water adds a sense of grandeur to this beautiful place

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58.9 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

42.5 km

8.59 km

3.75 km

3.68 km

395 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

53.2 km

2.80 km

936 m

770 m

542 m

372 m

Elevation

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Highest point (2,040 m)

Lowest point (1,400 m)

Weather

Friday 9 October

6°C

1°C

85 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 7.0 km/h

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Comments

August 17, 2022,EU22 Day 42 Sedrun to Realp

I met my first Australian bicycle tourer, Melissa from Mandurah in Western Australia. We had a long chat and had someone take photos of us at the top of the Oberalp pass. I haven’t ridden this pass before so I’m glad I rode in the wind and drizzle. The descent over the other side was dry but even windier and …