The structure is a 1:1 scale model of the original lighthouse that stood at the Hook of Holland.
The lighthouse is located only a few hundred meters from the actual source of the Rhine, Lake Toma.
It is frequently referred to as the highest lighthouse in the world due to its altitude of over 2,000 meters.
The original lighthouse parts were transported to the pass by the Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn.
It serves as a symbolic 'start' marker for the 1,233-kilometer journey the river takes to the sea.
The Leuchtturm Rheinquelle is a miniature, fully functional replica of the former lighthouse at the mouth of the Rhine in Rotterdam. Located at the Oberalppass in Switzerland at an elevation of 2,046 meters, it symbolizes the source of the river. The lighthouse stands as a whimsical landmark marking the connection between the Rhine's origin in the Swiss Alps and its outflow in the North Sea. It was installed in 2010 to promote the source of the Rhine and serves as a unique photo opportunity in the high alpine landscape. Visitors can access the lighthouse directly from the Oberalp Pass road and rail stop.
From the trail looking back toward the lighthouse with the alpine pass and surrounding peaks as a backdrop.
Combine your visit with the hike to Lake Toma to see the actual glacial source of the river.
Check weather conditions at the pass before departing, as visibility and temperatures change rapidly at this altitude.
Bring sturdy, waterproof hiking boots if you plan to explore the surrounding trails.
Do not attempt the hike to the source of the Rhine in inadequate footwear or if clouds are gathering, as trails become slippery and difficult to navigate.
Accessible only during the summer season when the Oberalppass road is open; inaccessible by car during winter months.
Respect the fragile alpine vegetation by staying on marked paths.
