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Rheinquelle Lighthouse – Oberalp Pass loop from Oberalppass

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Rheinquelle Lighthouse – Oberalp Pass loop from Oberalppass

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Rheinquelle Lighthouse – Oberalp Pass loop from Oberalppass

01:01

3.91km

30m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 15, 2026

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Start point

Parking

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178 m

Oberalpsee

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Here, at the small bridge at the western end of the lake, the beautiful trail (requires a permit!) down towards Andermatt begins. But the view from here does not go …

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1.33 km

Oberalp Lake

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Beautiful high mountain lake, practically at the top of the pass.

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1.92 km

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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2.06 km

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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2.07 km

Oberalppass Lighthouse

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With the train and chairlift you can also get to the Oberalp Pass in winter! The street is closed.

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2.07 km

Oberalp Pass

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At the Oberalp Pass at 2,044 meters, not only is the obligatory "passport photo" waiting at the Oberalp Pass sign, but also the only lighthouse in the Alps. It comes …

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3.91 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.57 km

202 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.46 km

263 m

< 100 m

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Thursday 4 June

7°C

-1°C

18 %

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Rheinquelle Lighthouse – Oberalp Pass loop from Oberalppass

Oberalpsee

Oberalp Lake

Lake Oberalp

Rheinquelle Lighthouse

Oberalppass Lighthouse

Oberalp Pass

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