View of Lake Oberalp – Oberalp Pass loop from Andermatt

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View of Lake Oberalp – Oberalp Pass loop from Andermatt

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View of Lake Oberalp – Oberalp Pass loop from Andermatt

03:53

49.8km

1,330m

Cycling

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

Last updated: August 9, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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11.3 km

View of Lake Oberalp

Highlight • Viewpoint

The Oberalp Pass with the lighthouse symbolizes the source of the Vorderrhein! Very nice pass!

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11.7 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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12.3 km

Switchbacks on the Oberalp Pass

Highlight (Segment) • Mountain Pass

The Oberalp Pass not only shines with the source of the Rhine and its beautiful route, especially in the upper section, but also with the Rhaetian Railway, which accompanies the route and always provides spectacular views.

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24.8 km

Bugnei Viaduct

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The original viaduct was built - with interruptions - between 1913 and 1925 and opened in 1926 by the Furka-Oberalp Railway. It is 120 meters long and spans the Val …

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35.4 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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38.6 km

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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39.8 km

View of Lake Oberalp

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Once you have reached this view of the Oberalpsee, you have overcome the biggest inclines on the Rhine cycle path from Andermatt to the Oberalp Pass.

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49.3 km

Andermatt Village

Highlight (Segment) • Settlement

It is a real highlight to stroll or cycle through the narrow streets of Andermatt and take in the beautiful chalets in front of the Alpine panorama. In the village …

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49.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

43.9 km

3.40 km

2.16 km

343 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

48.7 km

625 m

582 m

Elevation

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Highest point (2,040 m)

Lowest point (1,390 m)

Weather

Friday 9 October

7°C

1°C

94 %

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Max wind speed: 18.0 km/h

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Comments

August 7, 2022,Alpentour 2022 | Tag 6 | 07.08.2022 | Von Disentis nach Andermatt

The time-lapse video of the tour can be found at:

We started our tour in Disentis and followed the road towards Sedrun. There we bought food for lunch, as we didn't expect to find a restaurant at the right time. It took a while for the sandwiches to be made especially for us, but they were among the best …

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