Oberalp Pass: Andermatt - Sedrun
The gentle ascent from Andermatt to the pass summit at 2046 m above sea level offers magnificent views of the entire Ursern Valley and the Gemsstock. The route of the Matterhorn Gotthard Railway also leads directly over the pass summit. The panoramic train “Glacier Express” reaches its highest point here on the journey from St. Moritz to Zermatt.
The turquoise Oberalp lake at the pass summit invites you to linger. Here also stands the only and highest lighthouse of the Alps. The replica represents the source of the Rhine, which rises nearby. The original stands at the mouth of the Rhine near Rotterdam.
On the Graubünden side, the road descends somewhat more winding, passing the small village of Tschamut further over Sedrun to Disentis. Here you enter a new language region. In the Surselva, Romansh is predominantly spoken. There are also many culinary delights to discover.
- 0:20 h
- 22.89 km
- 646 m
- 641 m
- 1,404 m
- 2,046 m
- 642 m
- Start: Andermatt train station
- Destination: Sedrun train station
Good to know
Pavements
- Street (100%)
Best to visit
- suitableDepends on weather
Directions
- Andermatt - Oberalp Pass - Sedrun
Tour information
Culturally interesting
Nature highlight
Refreshment stop
Directions & Parking facilities
- Getting there
In summer, Andermatt is very well reachable from all four directions and is therefore a pleasant starting point.
ParkingDirectly behind the train station in Andermatt, there is a large car park.
Public transportationAndermatt is the connecting point of the Matterhorn Gotthard Railway and is therefore very well accessible by train. The timetable is as follows: SBB Timetable
Additional information
Author
Andermatt-Urserntal Tourismus GmbH
Organization
Région de vacances Andermatt
Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author
- From the Oberalp Pass, a hike of about one and a half hours leads to Lake Toma at 2345 m above sea level, the cradle of the Rhine.
Safety guidelines
- The Oberalp Pass is closed in winter. The pass road turns into a toboggan run.
