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description: "A unique experience, away from the well-trodden paths, is offered by this snowshoe trail. The start and finish point is Rigi Burggeist. The circular route is about 4 km long and takes about 120 minutes, depending on fitness level. The snowshoe tours on Rigi Scheidegg-Burggeist are among the secret favorites of all snow sports enthusiasts. The paths are not tracked and allow you an incomparable mountain experience. Snowshoes and poles can be rented at the mountain inn Rigi Burggeist. You will also be equipped with maps of this snowshoe tour at the mountain inn. Notes The current operating status of the cableways and hiking paths can be found here. So that future generations can also enjoy the Queen of the Mountains, please dispose of your waste at the stations of the Rigi railways. Thank you."
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Rigi Burggeist Trail
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- 3.94 km long
- Round trip
- Difficulty: medium
- Condition: medium
- Snowshoe

Rigi Schneeschuh-Tour mit Freunden

Schneeschuh-Fun auf der Rigi

- 1:45 h
- 3.94 km
- 187 m
- 187 m
- 1,437 m
- 1,598 m
- 161 m
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- Start: Rigi Burggeist
- Destination: Rigi Burggeist

Rigi Burggeist - Nüstafel - Altstafel - Gütsch (viewpoint) - Hinter Dossen - Rigi Burggeist

On the snowshoe trail, you can enjoy a magnificent panoramic view of the Alps and the Central Plateau.

A unique experience, away from the well-trodden paths, is offered by this snowshoe trail. The start and finish point is Rigi Burggeist. The circular route is about 4 km long and takes about 120 minutes, depending on fitness level. The snowshoe tours on Rigi Scheidegg-Burggeist are among the secret favorites of all snow sports enthusiasts. The paths are not tracked and allow you an incomparable mountain experience. Snowshoes and poles can be rented at the mountain inn Rigi Burggeist. You will also be equipped with maps of this snowshoe tour at the mountain inn.

**Notes**

The current operating status of the cableways and hiking paths can be found

So that future generations can also enjoy the Queen of the Mountains, please dispose of your waste at the stations of the Rigi railways. Thank you.

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Best to visit

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Depends on weather

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Directions

Rigi Burggeist (1551 m) - Nüstafel - Altstafel (1433 m) - Gütsch (viewpoint) - Hinter Dossen (1545 m) - Rigi Burggeist (1551 m)

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Tour information

- Circular trail
- Nature highlight

Equipment

Good winter equipment: hiking boots with good tread, drink, provisions, poles

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Directions & Parking facilities

**Getting there**Via Brunnen - Gersau - Obergschwend. Take the Obergschwend-Rigi Burggeist aerial cableway to Rigi Burggeist.

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**Parking**

At the stations of the Kräbel-Rigi Scheidegg and Obergschwend-Rigi Burggeist aerial cableways, paid parking spaces are available.

We recommend public transport instead of a car: Sit back, enjoy and do something good for the environment.

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**Public transportation**

Rigi Burggeist, the starting point of the snowshoe hike, is accessible via Goldau with the Kräbel-Rigi Scheidegg aerial cableway. The short walk from Rigi Scheidegg to Rigi Burggeist takes 15 minutes.

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Additional information

For the sake of wildlife:

- In winter, wild animals need quiet retreat areas to survive. Please stay on the route so that the wildlife is not disturbed.
- We ask you to keep your dog on a leash.

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Author

Gäste-Service Rigi / Schwyzer Wanderwege

Organization

Gäste-Service Rigi

Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author

I recommend you have a refreshment in the cozy mountain inn Rigi Burggeist before or after the hike.

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Safety guidelines

Please always follow the marked snowshoe signs.

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- Place of interest
    
    
    - Playground
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    - Sports shop
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    - Fireplace
- Tours
    
    4.02 km
    
    
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    1.51 km
    
    
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    3.97 km
    
    
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Contact

6442 Gersau

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