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Lighthouse on the Oberalp Pass

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Photo: Heidi Meier, Sedrun Disentis Tourismus

How did a lighthouse end up on the Oberalp Pass?

The former front light from Hook of Holland, which was a 14-m-high lighthouse that shone out steadily for 70 years from the mouth of the Rhine at the other end of the river, now stands as a herald for the source of the Rhine on the Oberalp Pass. The replica creates a symbolic bridge between the source and the end of the Rhine that stretches all the way to Rotterdam. Countless skiers and snowshoe hikers set off from here on tours to the Pazolastock and down to snowy Lake Toma, the source of the Rhine. If you want to enjoy the best of both worlds, make plans now to return in the summer and visit this magical spot again.

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Hiking to the viewing platform is not allowed due to safety reasons

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Heidi Meier

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Sedrun Disentis Tourismus

Public transport

By train from Lucerne via Andermatt or from Zurich via Chur to the Oberalp Pass

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Lighthouse on the Oberalp Pass

Directions

By car from Lucerne to Andermatt or from Zurich via Chur to Tschamut. Continue by train to the Oberalp Pass

The Oberalp Pass is closed to traffic during the winter months.

Parking

public parking spaces in Andermatt (subject to charge) or kerbside parking available in Tschamut (free)

Coordinates

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2'694'329E 1'168'209N

46.658450, 8.671088

DMS

46°39'30.4"N 8°40'15.9"E

UTM

32T 474835 5167262

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Lighthouse on the Oberalp Pass

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Oberalppass
7188 Sedrun
+41 81 920 40 30 http://www.disentis-sedrun.ch E-mail: info@disentis-sedrun.ch

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