Oberalp Pass
Tujetsch, Switzerland
A 2,044 m pass with a lighthouse near the source of the Rhine.
- Nearest town
- Tujetsch, Switzerland
- Category
- Scenic viewpoints
- GPS
- 46.6590, 8.6710
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually June–August. Still fine, with some compromises, in September. Cold, short days in November–March. Mountain passes on this route are usually open June–October. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
Getting there
- Switzerland: Vignette needed for motorways. Vehicles over 3.5 t pay the heavy vehicle charge instead of the vignette. Motorway limit for cars: 120 km/h.
- Gotthardpass (Tremola) (2,106 m). Usually open June–October; outside that window the road can be closed by snow. Alternative: The Gotthard road tunnel is open all year.
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Nearby
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Campsites nearby
- Camping VivaCampsite7 km from Oberalp PassTentsCaravans
- Gotthard Camping AndermattMotorhome stopover7 km from Oberalp PassCaravansMotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterToiletsWaste disposal
- Centro Pro Natura LucomagnoCampsite18 km from Oberalp Pass · 20 pitchesTentsCaravansMotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterShowersToilets
- Stellplatz LeventinaMotorhome stopover20 km from Oberalp Pass · 12 pitchesMotorhomesElectricityWaste disposal
- Stellplatz PratoMotorhome stopover21 km from Oberalp Pass · 5 pitchesMotorhomesElectricityWaste disposal
- GottardoCampsite24 km from Oberalp PassTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposal
All campsites in Switzerland · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026
FAQs
Where is Oberalp Pass?
Oberalp Pass is in Tujetsch, Switzerland, at GPS 46.6590, 8.6710. It is about 6 km from Andermatt.
Can you camp near Oberalp Pass?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Stellplatz Oberalp, about 0 km away; within 25 km there are 23 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Oberalp Pass?
Oberalp Pass is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Along the Glacier Express.
What is there to see near Oberalp Pass?
Places worth a stop nearby: Devil’s Bridge, Schöllenen Gorge (6 km), Gotthard Pass and the Tremola (14 km), Susten Pass (19 km) and Furkapass (22 km).
When is the best time to visit Oberalp Pass?
The most pleasant months are usually June–August. Still fine, with some compromises, in September. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)