Oberalp Pass
19Andermatt to Tujetsch · Uri
Distance14.5mi · 23 km
Drive time30 minon the road
DifficultyDemanding
MountainLakes
A lake-topped pass at the source of the Rhine.
The Oberalp Pass at 2,044 m links Andermatt and the Surselva past a small lake near the source of the Rhine, the road shadowing the Glacier Express railway. Sweeping hairpins and big open views; mind the trains at the crossings, the cyclists, and snow that closes it much of the year.
Where it runs
AndermattStart · Uri
TujetschEnd · Switzerland
Character
Corners34bends
Tightness6of 10
Max gradient9%≈ 1-in-11
Hairpins12tight bends
Climb602 mtotal ascent
Summit2050 mhighest point · 6726 ft
SummerAutumn
Elevation
714 m rangeKnow before you go
- Railway crossings
- Cyclists on the hairpins
- Closed much of the year
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