- 2:00 h
- 4.02 km
- 154 m
- 154 m
- 1,546 m
- 1,653 m
- 107 m
- Start: Rigi Burggeist
- Destination: Rigi Burggeist
The Scheidegg circular route can be used as a hiking trail or a snowshoe trail. The start and end point of the hike is at Rigi Burggeist. Along the way, approximately 100 meters of elevation are covered, and the hike takes between 90-120 minutes depending on fitness level. The paths are untracked, allowing you a unique hiking experience. Snowshoes and poles can be rented at the mountain inn Rigi Burggeist. You will also find a map of this snowshoe tour at the mountain inn.
Notes
The current operational status of the cableways 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 Rigi Railway stations. Thank you.
Good to know
Pavements
Best to visit
Directions
Rigi Burggeist (1551 m) - Hinter Dossen (1545 m) - Schneealp - Scheidegg (1656 m) (viewpoint) - Scheidegghüttli (1597 m) - Rigi Burggeist (1551 m)
Tour information
Loop Road
Mountain Railway Tour
Stop at an Inn
Equipment
Good winter equipment: hiking boots with a good tread, drink, provisions, poles
Directions & Parking facilities
Via Brunnen - Gersau - Obergschwend. Take the Obergschwend-Rigi Burggeist aerial cableway to Rigi Burggeist.
At the stations of the Kräbel-Rigi Scheidegg and Obergschwend-Rigi Burggeist aerial cableways, paid parking is available.
More info on arrival and parking
However, we recommend public transport instead of a car: Sit back, enjoy, and do something good for the environment at the same time.
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.
Additional information
For the sake of wildlife:
- In winter, wild animals need quiet retreat areas to survive. Please stay on the route so the wildlife is not disturbed.
- We ask you to keep your dog on a leash.
Author
Gäste-Service Rigi
Organization
Gäste-Service Rigi
Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author
I recommend enjoying a fine Gersau cheesecake at the mountain inn Scheidegg or Burggeist.
Safety guidelines
Please always follow the marked snowshoe signs.
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