- 5:50 h
- 10.81 km
- 1,361 m
- 28 m
- 439 m
- 1,767 m
- 1,328 m
- Start: Weggis
- Destination: Rigi Kulm
Before guests could comfortably reach the Queen of the Mountains from 1871 with the first mountain railway in Europe, they used this traditional hiking path from Weggis. So did the writer and globetrotter Mark Twain. In his book "A Trip to Mt. Rigi" he describes his ascent, which took him three days at the time. On the partly steep path, 8 information boards invite you to rest. The signs take you into the world of the humorous and witty author, who magically describes the Rigi. Especially romantic, almost mystical, is the passage at the Felsentor, where massive rock pillars pile up in the open mountain forest. From Rigi Kaltbad, the hike leads on winding paths to the summit at 1,800 m above sea level.
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
Weggis (435 m) – Felsentor (1120 m) – Rigi Kaltbad (1436 m) – Rigi Staffel (1604 m)– Rigi Kulm (1797 m)
Tour information
Cultural Interesting
Mountain Railway Tour
Stop at an Inn
Equipment
Hiking shoes with good tread or trekking shoes, rain jacket, drink, food, possibly poles.
Directions & Parking facilities
From Küssnacht towards Weggis village
From Schwyz towards Brunnen - Gersau - Weggis village
We recommend public transport instead of car: sit back, enjoy and do something good for the environment at the same time.
In the village of Weggis, paid parking spaces are available.
The journey is convenient by bus or boat from Küssnacht or Brunnen.
Additional information
Author
Gäste-Service Rigi / Schwyzer Wanderwege
Organization
Schwyzer Wanderwege
Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author
My personal favorite place to linger is at the Felsentor, where I let the mystical atmosphere affect me and gather strength for the further way. The perfect place to just be.
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