Rheinquelle lighthouse, Mountain lighthouse at Oberalppass, Switzerland.
Rheinquelle lighthouse is a beacon structure sitting at 2046 meters (6,716 feet) on Oberalppass, exactly where the Rhine River emerges from the mountain springs. The modern tower stands out against the surrounding alpine landscape and marks this important watershed location.
Built in 2010, the beacon was created as a modern art piece and homage to the Dutch lighthouses at the Rhine's mouth. This symbolic connection links the river's beginning in the mountains to its end on the coast.
The structure symbolizes the link between the Swiss Alps and the Dutch coast, reminding visitors of the Rhine's full journey from its mountain source to the sea.
Visitors can walk to the structure via well-maintained hiking paths starting from Oberalppass and taking only a short time to reach. Parking is available right at the pass summit, making the site accessible to people of all fitness levels.
This beacon is modeled after Rotterdam's Hoek van Holland lighthouse, located at the Rhine's opposite end on the Dutch coast. The placement of this lighthouse replica high in the mountains creates an artistic connection between two places thousands of kilometers apart.
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