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