Lake Oberalp – View of Lake Oberalp loop from Oberalppass

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Lake Oberalp – View of Lake Oberalp loop from Oberalppass

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Lake Oberalp – View of Lake Oberalp loop from Oberalppass

02:05

17.1km

670m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 17, 2026

Tips

Includes a very steep uphill segment

You may need to push your bike.

After 15.3 km for 553 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

Get Directions

145 m

Lake Oberalp

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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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307 m

Rhine Source Info Center and Lighthouse

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Disentis Sedrun Tourism wanted to link its region with a strong image. The tower was built as a symbol for the connection between the beginning and end of the Rhine. …

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1.01 km

Start of Plauncas Cuflegl Trail

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At the small wooden bridge. From here on, there are hardly any hikers. A cool, sometimes rough and narrow trail awaits you. S1-S2, in places S3.

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7.34 km

Lai Urlaun

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Brilliantly beautiful lakes, especially early in the morning! A smaller one directly on the street below, a larger one further up.

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8.35 km

View of Piz Paradis

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beautiful valley to spend time outdoors

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16.8 km

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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16.8 km

Restaurant Alpsu

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Hearty and cozy restaurant with a beautiful terrace right by the lighthouse!

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17.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.5 km

2.66 km

1.37 km

428 m

131 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.39 km

4.22 km

2.88 km

1.60 km

1.04 km

Elevation

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Highest point (2,260 m)

Lowest point (1,830 m)

Weather

Friday 16 October

9°C

2°C

38 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 8.0 km/h

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Comments

August 23, 2024,Bike & Hike ,Oberalppass-Tomasee(Rheinquelle) GR

The source of the Rhine is at Lake Tomasee. Park your bike at the rest area (bench and signposts opposite) and then go steeply up to Lake Tomasee (lai da Tuma), 30 minutes on foot. If you want, you can climb up to the Badus Hut. It is only about 30 minutes from Lake Tomasee. We drove further to the …

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