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Lake Oberalp – Oberalp Pass loop from Oberalppass

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Lake Oberalp – Oberalp Pass loop from Oberalppass

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Lake Oberalp – Oberalp Pass loop from Oberalppass

06:39

16.2km

840m

Mountaineering

Hard mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 17, 2026

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Includes segments that may be dangerous

Parts of this route comprise highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

After 311 m for 19 m

After 843 m for 187 m

After 6.47 km for 267 m

After 6.96 km for 3.95 km

After 15.2 km for 188 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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141 m

Lake Oberalp

Highlight • Lake

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.

You can also take a cable car from the Oberalp Pass to the Schneehüenerstock, which is over 2,600 meters high, and explore various hiking trails there.

And those who aren't so good on their feet can bring their fishing rod and fish in the lake or simply enjoy coffee and cake on a terrace.

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320 m

Rhine Source Info Center and Lighthouse

Highlight • Monument

Disentis Sedrun Tourism wanted to link its region with a strong image. The tower was built as a symbol for the connection between the beginning and end of the Rhine. Because the tower is a copy of a real lighthouse that once stood in Rotterdam at the mouth of the Rhine. His little brother in the Alps is near the source of the river. If you donate to maintain the tower, you can buy your own key and become a little bit of a lighthouse keeper.

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1.54 km

Tomasee (Source of the Rhine)

Highlight • Lake

The Tomasee is in a great location.

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2.51 km

Tomasee (Source of the Rhine) Panorama Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The path is a real pleasure to climb. The view of the pass road and the valley is great. The path is easy to walk and very well marked. Only towards the end do you come to large rock slabs. There you have to be a bit careful and look for the markings. The climb is on the east-south flank, so you are exposed to the blazing sun. Take sun protection and enough water with you!

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4.28 km

Source of the Rhine – Lai da Tuma

Highlight • Lake

From here, along the stream, you can also return to the OberalpPass. The path is a little longer, but not that steep. You can also see the high moor area with streams and meadows, and the Plidutscha plateau with maga views .....

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4.31 km

Lake Toma (Lai da Tuma)

Highlight • Lake

From the Oberalp Pass over the Pazolastock to the source of the Rhine. Then continue over the Lolen Pass down to Andermatt.

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11.0 km

Ascent to Lai Curnera

Highlight • Climb

One way road closed to traffic to the Lai Curnera Dam. Nice out and back to add to your ride if in the area.

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15.9 km

Oberalp Pass

Highlight • Mountain Pass

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 from Rotterdam, where the original lighthouse can be found in the Maritime Museum, which once stood in Hoek van Holland, at the mouth of the Rhine into the North Sea - thus completing the circle from the source to the mouth.

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16.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.61 km

3.27 km

2.92 km

650 m

383 m

380 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

10.6 km

3.47 km

1.28 km

366 m

344 m

205 m

Elevation

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Highest point (2,350 m)

Lowest point (1,850 m)

Weather

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Friday 10 July

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42 %

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Lake Oberalp – Oberalp Pass loop from Oberalppass

Lake Oberalp

Rhine Source Info Center and Lighthouse

Tomasee (Source of the Rhine)

Tomasee (Source of the Rhine) Panorama Trail

Source of the Rhine – Lai da Tuma

Lake Toma (Lai da Tuma)

Ascent to Lai Curnera

Oberalp Pass

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