Känzeliweg

1.76 km long
Round trip
Difficulty: easy
Condition: very easy
Great panorama
Winter hiking
  • 0:25 h
  • 1.76 km
  • 30 m
  • 30 m
  • 1,435 m
  • 1,462 m
  • 27 m
  • Start: Rigi Kaltbad
  • Destination: Rigi Kaltbad

As soon as the Rigi has donned its white winter coat, the Queen of the Mountains invites you to enjoy the snow. At Rigi Kaltbad, a scenic winter hiking trail awaits you.

Visit the charming rock chapel located at the starting point of this easy walk. Small icicles form in a rock crevice next to the chapel. Exactly where the Kaltbad spring flows and already attracted tourists in the 16th century. It was the first and spartan form of the wellness offer that today lives on in the modern mineral bath and spa designed by star architect Mario Botta. The level path leads through the wintry fairy-tale forest, past interesting rock formations, to the magnificent viewpoint Känzeli. There you will enjoy a phenomenal panoramic view of the cross basin of Lake Lucerne, of Lucerne, and the crowning panorama of the Alps. In 1868, Queen Victoria of England visited this place and wrote her enthusiasm in her diary.                                          

Notes

You can find the current operating status of the railways and hiking trails here. 

To ensure future generations can enjoy the Queen of the Mountains, please dispose of your waste at the Rigi railway stations. Thank you. 

Waypoints

Start
Rigi Kaltbad
© RIGI BAHNEN AG
Service centre Rigi Kaltbad
Tourist Information
© RIGI BAHNEN AG
Horsedrawn Carriage Rides
carriage ride

Good to know

Pavements

Unknown
Asphalt
Gravel
Trail

Best to visit

suitable
Depends on weather

Directions

Rigi Kaltbad (1436 m) - Känzeli (1464 m) - Rigi Kaltbad (1436 m)  

Tour information

  • Loop Road

  • Mountain Railway Tour

  • Stop at an Inn

Equipment

Good winter equipment: hiking boots with good grip, rain jacket, drink, provisions, possibly poles.

Directions & Parking facilities

From the A4 exit Küssnacht towards Weggis - Vitznau

From the A4 exit Brunnen towards Vitznau - Weggis

At the stations of the Rigi railways, paid parking is available.

More information on arrival and parking

However, we recommend public transport instead of driving: sit back, enjoy, and do something good for the environment.

Rigi Kaltbad, the starting point of the hike, is accessible via Vitznau by cogwheel railway or by cable car from Weggis.

Here is the timetable

Author

Gäste-Service Rigi / Schwyzer Wanderwege

Organization

Gäste-Service Rigi

Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author

In the village of Rigi Kaltbad, I always find a regional specialty that I can bring home for my loved ones.

Safety guidelines

Please always follow the marked winter hiking trails.

Nearby

Contact

Känzeliweg
6356 Rigi Kaltbad