Rheinquelle Lighthouse – Oberalp Pass loop from Andermatt

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Rheinquelle Lighthouse – Oberalp Pass loop from Andermatt

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Rheinquelle Lighthouse – Oberalp Pass loop from Andermatt

01:42

21.5km

610m

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 27, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.75 km

Felix Müller Memorial

Highlight • Monument

Felix Müller was a passionate mountaineer who spent every season in the mountains with his brother. On May 7, 1999, Felix was hit by a car that went off the …

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10.7 km

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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10.7 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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10.7 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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10.9 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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11.9 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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21.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

19.0 km

2.27 km

129 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

21.3 km

166 m

Elevation

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Wednesday 7 October

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Comments

May 6, 2023,Tagesetappe1 von Göschenen über Andermatt zum Oberalppass - Berggasthaus Piz Calmot

Although the journey by train was difficult (3 hours late), it was worth it. You bike paths are well developed and the landscape is a dream. The climbs on the first day were between 3 and 12 percent, which are easy to manage. Our accommodation is located directly on the Oberalp Pass at 2046 m. Simply clean shared bathroom and …

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