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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

03:00

5.49km

510m

Hiking

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

Last updated: April 19, 2026

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Train Station

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141 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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274 m

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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285 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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1.58 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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2.71 km

View from Pazolalücke to Furka Pass

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View towards Andermatt

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2.71 km

Seeplanggenflüe

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2.76 km

Ascent to Pazolastock

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Difficulty T3, migration at the weekend.

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4.08 km

Small Pond in Graubünden

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A little puddle

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5.49 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.88 km

313 m

254 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.63 km

1.26 km

244 m

215 m

144 m

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