A hike to the source of the Rhine at Lake Tomasee with beautiful alpine flora.
Statistics
2 - 3
hrs
456
m
456
m
12
max°
Difficulty
FATMAP difficulty grade
Difficult
Description
From the Oberalp Pass, the hiking trail first leads towards Tschamut via alpine pastures with a beautiful flora into the Maighel Valley.
A narrow mountain path finally leads to the source of the Rhine.
Lake Tomasee is beautifully embedded in a large hollow.
The water starts here its 1230 km long journey to the mouth into the sea near Rotterdam.
Back to the Oberalp Pass you take the same path. equipment * Clothing according to the weather * Good footwear * Hiking poles are recommended