Oberalp Pass - Source of The Rhine River

Source of The Rhine River

The Rhine springs from a source nearby (Tomasee), which is marked by a working lighthouse. A multiday trekking route is signposted across Oberalp pass and along the young Rhine called Senda Sursilvana.

Oberalpsee is located 20 m below, in the direction of Andermatt.

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