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The source of the Rhine river is located near which pass?

A real Swiss naturalisation exam question. Answer from memory, then check.

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The correct answer

  • Saint Bernardino Pass

Why

The Rhine's source is located near the Bernardino Pass in Switzerland's eastern Alps. The source is found in the Grisons Canton at over 2,000 meters altitude. The Rhine becomes one of Europe's most important rivers after merging with other Alpine tributaries.

  • Great Saint Bernard Pass
  • Saint Gotthard Pass
  • Saint Bernardino Pass
  • Oberalp Pass

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