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Rheinquelle Lighthouse – Oberalp Pass loop from Tschamut-Selva

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Rheinquelle Lighthouse – Oberalp Pass loop from Tschamut-Selva

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Rheinquelle Lighthouse – Oberalp Pass loop from Tschamut-Selva

00:56

9.51km

400m

Cycling

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

Last updated: May 29, 2026

Tips

Includes a very steep uphill segment

You may need to push your bike.

After 4.30 km for 914 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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722 m

Tschamut Village

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Small hamlet on the pass road to the Oberalp. Hotel / Ustria Rheinquelle.

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2.91 km

View of the Source of the Rhine

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View of the source of the Rhine on the Oberalp Pass.

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5.19 km

View of Oberalp Pass

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The hiking trail to Lake Toma, the source of the Vorderrhein, runs here. You should check beforehand whether there is still snow. It can be too dangerous!

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5.88 km

View of the Rhine Source

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5.92 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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5.94 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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5.94 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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5.97 km

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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9.51 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.69 km

3.34 km

689 m

612 m

133 m

Surfaces

5.55 km

3.25 km

364 m

304 m

Elevation

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Highest point (2,040 m)

Lowest point (1,640 m)

Weather

Sunday 12 July

22°C

10°C

66 %

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Max wind speed: 10.0 km/h

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Rheinquelle Lighthouse – Oberalp Pass loop from Tschamut-Selva

Tschamut Village

View of the Source of the Rhine

View of Oberalp Pass

View of the Rhine Source

Rheinquelle Lighthouse

Oberalp Pass

Oberalppass Lighthouse

Rhine Source Info Center and Lighthouse

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