Oberalp Pass – Rheinquelle Lighthouse loop from Oberalppass

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Oberalp Pass – Rheinquelle Lighthouse loop from Oberalppass

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Oberalp Pass – Rheinquelle Lighthouse loop from Oberalppass

02:16

5.45km

340m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly walkable paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 26, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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250 m

Oberalppass Lighthouse

Highlight • Monument

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

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250 m

Oberalp Pass

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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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261 m

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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1.35 km

Small Pond in Graubünden

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A little puddle

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1.59 km

View of Pazolastock

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A great vantage point. A narrow path leads to the destination, certainly good if you don't panic, because it's a straight hole, sure-footedness is required.

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3.71 km

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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4.49 km

Oberalpsee

Lake

5.25 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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5.45 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.92 km

1.87 km

1.50 km

133 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.22 km

1.50 km

1.33 km

207 m

144 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (2,360 m)

Lowest point (2,020 m)

Weather

Sunday 8 November

3°C

-2°C

60 %

Additional weather tips

There’s a fairly high chance of rain. Consider packing a waterproof jacket.

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Comments

July 7, 2026,Oberalppass – Leuchtturm an der Rheinquelle Runde von Oberalppass

We walked the route on 07.07.2026. The ascent from the lighthouse is not too difficult. However, the descent is only feasible if you are absolutely sure-footed. One wrong step and you could fall over 100 meters into the abyss. The area is very dangerous for over 500 meters and should be included in the description.

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