- 1:00 h
- 3.96 km
- 2 m
- 314 m
- 1,435 m
- 1,749 m
- 314 m
- Start: Rigi Kulm
- Destination: Rigi Kaltbad
This effortless high-altitude hike offers you magnificent views over the Swiss Plateau to the Black Forest and the Vosges. Let yourself be enchanted by spectacular views down to Lake Lucerne and Lake Zug. You can expect a great pleasure with minimal effort, as the path leads steadily downhill.
Notes
The current operating status of the railways and hiking trails can be found here.
So that future generations can also enjoy the Queen of the Mountains, we ask you to dispose of your waste at the stations of the Rigi railways. Thank you.
Waypoints
Good to know
Pavements
Best to visit
Directions
Rigi Kulm (1797 m) – Staffel (1604 m) – Staffelhöhe (1565 m) – Rigi Kaltbad (1436 m)Rigi Kulm (1797 m)
Tour information
Mountain Railway Tour
Nature Highlight
Stop at an Inn
Equipment
Good winter equipment: hiking boots with good grip, rain jacket, drink, provisions, possibly poles.
Directions & Parking facilities
Vitznau: A4 exit Küssnacht am Rigi, follow signs to Vitznau
Goldau: A4 exit Goldau, follow signs to the A4 parking lot of the Rigi railways
At the stations of the Rigi railways in Vitznau and Goldau A4 you will find paid parking facilities.
Further information on arrival and parking
However, we recommend public transport instead of the car: sit back, enjoy and also do something good for the environment.
Rigi Kulm, the starting point of the hike, is conveniently accessible via Vitznau or Goldau by cogwheel railway.
Author
Gäste-Service Rigi / Schwyzer Wanderwege
Organization
Gäste-Service Rigi
Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author
Hot sausage in the cold snow? Thanks to the covered fireplaces, a winter barbecue fun is possible even at freezing temperatures and snow.
Safety guidelines
Please always follow the marked winter hiking trails.
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