Oberalppass is the first mountain pass on the NorthCape–Tarifa route. After entering Switzerland, the route follows the River Rhine all the way to its source at the Oberalppass.
From the summit, a 10 km downhill ride brings riders to Andermatt, a charming and touristic mountain village. Sean Connery once stayed here during the filming of the James Bond movie Goldfinger. The famous writer Johann Wolfgang von Goethe visited Andermatt several times and was fascinated by the region, and the Russian general Alexander Suworow also stayed here in 1799.
The winter closure at Oberalppass usually ends in May, when the road opens again for cyclists and travelers crossing the Alps.
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Photos: taken March 2026.
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