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: January 14, 2026

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123 m

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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10.1 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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13.3 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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13.3 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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13.3 km

View of the Rhine Source

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14.5 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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23.1 km

Oberalppass Lighthouse and Pass Summit

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The Rhine Cycle Path officially begins in Andermatt. The road to the pass is 10 km long and overcomes 600 m. The inclines are moderate and can be done well …

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46.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

42.5 km

1.63 km

1.25 km

650 m

112 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

45.0 km

586 m

578 m

Elevation

Highest point (2,040 m)

Lowest point (1,400 m)

Weather

Sunday 22 February

8°C

2°C

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Max wind speed: 4.0 km/h

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Oberalp Pass – Rheinquelle Lighthouse loop from Bugnei

Bugnei Viaduct

View of the Source of the Rhine

Oberalp Pass

Rheinquelle Lighthouse

View of the Rhine Source

View of Lake Oberalp

Oberalppass Lighthouse and Pass Summit

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