Outdoors Oberalp, Andermatt
Oberalp Pass
An outdoor spot in Oberalp, Andermatt, budget-friendly ($) and worth about 2 hours. Best time to go: Clear day.
Why go
Pass at 2,044 m between Uri and Graubünden; the road shuts in winter but trains keep running through the snow.
It is one of 7 curated places we feature in Andermatt, alongside 3 activities, 2 sights and 1 place to stay. The closest of our other picks is Nätschen, 5.1 km away as the crow flies.
- Type
- Outdoors · Nature
- Neighborhood
- Oberalp
- Price
- $
- Time needed
- 2 hr
- Best time
- Clear day
Nearby
The 6 closest curated picks in Andermatt, measured as straight-line distance.
- 1Nätschen
Sunny ski area and railway halt on the Oberalp line above Andermatt, part of the linked SkiArena Andermatt-Sedrun.
Activity · 5.1 km straight-line - 2Teufelsbrücke
The Devil's Bridge spans the Reuss in the Schöllenen Gorge, a short way below Andermatt on the old Gotthard route.
Sight · 6.3 km straight-line - 3The Chedi Andermatt
Five-star hotel in timber and stone with a large spa, a short walk from the station and the Gemsstock lift.
Stay · 6.4 km straight-line - 4Andermatt station
Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn station where the Glacier Express stops between Zermatt and the Oberalp climb.
Sight · 6.4 km straight-line - 5Gemsstock
Cable cars climb from the village to 2,961 m, serving steep north-facing runs and a viewing platform over the Alps.
Activity · 7.8 km straight-line - 6Urseren cross-country trails
Groomed cross-country ski trails run along the flat floor of the Urseren valley from Andermatt toward Hospental and Realp.
Activity · 11 km straight-line
On these curated routes
Oberalp Pass is a stop on our Zermatt, Andermatt & St. Moritz route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.
When to go
Average daily highs in Andermatt run from -4°C in January to 17°C in July; August is usually the wettest month. For Oberalp Pass itself, we suggest: Clear day.
Modelled monthly averages for Andermatt from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Andermatt weather by month.
Getting there
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- Coordinates
- 46.65900, 8.67100
- Destination
- Andermatt, Switzerland
Oberalp Pass: quick answers
How much time do you need at Oberalp Pass?
Plan on about 2 hours at Oberalp Pass. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.
When is the best time to visit Oberalp Pass?
Our pick: Clear day. Insider tip: Ride the regional train up for the view even if you are not on the Glacier Express.
Which TripsCircle routes include Oberalp Pass?
Oberalp Pass appears on Zermatt, Andermatt & St. Moritz, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.
Add Oberalp Pass to your crew's plan
Save it to a shared TripsCircle itinerary, settle the timing with a quick poll, and split the costs with everyone going to Andermatt.
Plan Andermatt
- Andermatt travel guide 7 places
- Best time to visit Andermatt weather by month
- Zermatt to Andermatt 92 km straight-line
- Andermatt to St. Moritz 97 km straight-line
Lists & regions
Curated recommendation, not live listing data. Confirm hours, prices, bookings and access before you go.