The Rheinquelle Lighthouse is a unique and eye-catching landmark located on the Oberalp Pass in Switzerland. It stands at an elevation of 2,046 meters and is the only lighthouse in the Alps. The lighthouse was inaugurated in 2010 and has since become a popular tourist attraction.

The Lighthouse is intended as a call to travel to the source of the Rhine, as a siren. It is an hour’s walk from the source of the Rhine. The Gotthard massif is the source of four rivers: the Rhine, Reuss, Rhone, and Ticino, flowing to all four quarters of the compass.

The Lighthouse is meant to be a visual icon for the entire Rhine area. It is a replica of a Lighthouse in Hoek van Holland (the Netherlands) and serves no purpose other than to surprise tourists. The original can be seen in the Maritime Museum of Rotterdam.

The Rheinquelle Lighthouse is a must-see for any visitor to Switzerland. It is a unique and beautiful structure that will leave a lasting impression – A mountainous lighthouse.

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