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Oberalp Pass – View of Lake Oberalp loop from Rueras

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Oberalp Pass – View of Lake Oberalp loop from Rueras

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Oberalp Pass – View of Lake Oberalp loop from Rueras

06:52

88.5km

2,380m

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: May 29, 2026

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 31.1 km for 26.0 km

Closed: • October-May (otherwise open)

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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6.86 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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10.8 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 …

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10.8 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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11.2 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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11.4 km

View of the Rhine Source

Highlight • Viewpoint

44.0 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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44.9 km

Furkapass

Mountain Pass

62.8 km

View of Hospental Castle

Highlight • Castle

pretty here, very very pretty. It is worth a visit.

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67.8 km

Oberalppass Lighthouse and Pass Summit

Highlight • Mountain Pass

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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88.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

77.4 km

7.20 km

3.21 km

395 m

157 m

144 m

Surfaces

86.6 km

630 m

562 m

275 m

166 m

Elevation

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Highest point (2,420 m)

Lowest point (1,400 m)

Weather

Wednesday 10 June

4°C

-2°C

13 %

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Oberalp Pass – View of Lake Oberalp loop from Rueras

Switchbacks on the Oberalp Pass

Oberalp Pass

Rheinquelle Lighthouse

View of Lake Oberalp

View of the Rhine Source

Descent of the Furka Pass (Oberwald side)

View of Hospental Castle

Oberalppass Lighthouse and Pass Summit

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