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 on foot. Unfortunately, that was not possible for me at the beginning of May due to snow.

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Felge Schneider

April 11, 2023

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The lighthouse marks the source of the Rhine

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Hakkko

October 13, 2024

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Mini lighthouse, as a funny idea to mark the beginning of the Rhine.

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