View of Lake Oberalp – Oberalp Pass loop from Realp

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View of Lake Oberalp – Oberalp Pass loop from Realp

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View of Lake Oberalp – Oberalp Pass loop from Realp

08:23

106km

3,050m

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: September 25, 2026

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 337 m for 28.5 km

Closed: • October-May (otherwise open)

After 29.7 km for 28.5 km

Closed: • October-May (otherwise open)

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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13.3 km

Descent of the Furka Pass (Oberwald side)

Highlight • Mountain Pass

The pass road and the Rhone glacier became a tourist attraction when the road was completed. In 1914, 19,102 people were counted as travelling over the pass in stagecoaches. From 1921, the coaches were replaced by post buses.

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14.2 km

View of the Grimsel Pass Road and Valley

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Top landscape couldn't be better

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29.2 km

Oberwald Historic Village

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Village of Oberwald in Obergoms VS
Oberwald is the first village on the Rhone and was first mentioned in documents in 1386. Visit "Toni's Ski Museum" right next to the …

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45.9 km

Furkapass

Mountain Pass

77.7 km

View of Lake Oberalp

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

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78.1 km

Rheinquelle Lighthouse

Highlight • Monument

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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78.7 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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85.9 km

Oberalp Pass

Highlight • Mountain Pass

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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