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DFB Gletsch Station – Source of the Rhône loop from Geschinen

DFB Gletsch Station – Source of the Rhône loop from Geschinen

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DFB Gletsch Station – Source of the Rhône loop from Geschinen

02:12

38.8km

820m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 29, 2026

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 7.83 km for 5.97 km

Closed: • October-May (otherwise open)

After 13.9 km for 16.6 km

Closed: • October-May (otherwise open)

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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7.51 km

Grimsel Tunnel Construction Train

Highlight • Structure

Switzerland knows how to surprise people with its many positive facilities; cyclists are particularly pleased by the wide range of fountains with drinking water, especially on long and strenuous mountain pass rides.

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7.62 km

Oberwald Village

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Absolutely once over the bridge and drive up the village, beautiful old houses and great rest opportunities on the Rhone. In town it has a Volg to buy food.

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13.8 km

DFB Gletsch Station

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DFB Gletsch train station
The DFB train station building in Gletsch houses a ticket counter with a waiting room, toilets and a souvenir shop. Access to the trains is wheelchair …

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14.1 km

Source of the Rhône

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19.3 km

View from Grimsel Pass to Gletsch

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The view during the descent towards Gletsch is breathtakingly beautiful. However, you should concentrate on the ride and avoid letting your gaze wander.

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19.3 km

View of the Grimsel and Furka Pass roads

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From here it's easy to go downhill. In Gletsch you have to decide: left up to the Furka pass to Realp (Uri) or right down to Oberwald in beautiful Goms (Valais).

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30.6 km

Rhone Cycle Route (Oberwald to Obergesteln)

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

This is a part of the Rhoneradweg, which is 1040 km long and is signposted in Switzerland as a rhone route. The path leads to the French Arles and is signposted over large parts (but not completely).

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34.1 km

Water Fountain in Oberwald

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It was closed now, but there are restrooms nearby that will do the trick!
No need to pay to use the restrooms at the Grimsel restaurant.

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38.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

22.6 km

14.9 km

1.13 km

122 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

38.4 km

223 m

107 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (2,120 m)

Lowest point (1,340 m)

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DFB Gletsch Station – Source of the Rhône loop from Geschinen

Grimsel Tunnel Construction Train

Oberwald Village

DFB Gletsch Station

Source of the Rhône

View from Grimsel Pass to Gletsch

View of the Grimsel and Furka Pass roads

Rhone Cycle Route (Oberwald to Obergesteln)

Water Fountain in Oberwald

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