- 0:50 h
- 2.16 km
- 71 m
- 224 m
- 1,453 m
- 1,657 m
- 204 m
- Start: Rigi Staffel
- Destination: Rigi First
From the Rigi Staffel station, the winter hiking trail goes uphill briefly until you reach the summit of Rotstock. From this wonderful viewpoint, you can enjoy breathtaking views deep down to the Alps and the Kreuztrichter of Lake Lucerne. Then it continues steadily downhill to Rigi First, from where numerous hikes continue. The Rigi Bahn station First-Wölfertschen is also reachable in a few minutes, from where you can comfortably return to Arth-Goldau. A few minutes' walk from Rigi First is Rigi Kaltbad. From Rigi Kaltbad, you can reach Vitznau with the Rigi Bahn or Weggis with the cable car.
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 kindly 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 Staffel (1604 m) - Rotstock (1658 m) - Rigi First (1443 m)
Tour information
Mountain Railway Tour
Stop at an Inn
Equipment
Good winter equipment: hiking boots with a good profile, rain jacket, drink, provisions, possibly poles.
Directions & Parking facilities
Vitznau: A4 exit Küssnacht am Rigi, follow the signs to Vitznau
Goldau: A4 exit Goldau, follow the signs to the A4 parking lot of the Rigi Railways
At the stations of the Rigi Railways in Vitznau and Goldau A4, there are paid parking lots available for you.
More information about arrival and parking
However, we recommend public transport instead of a car: sit back, enjoy, and also do something good for the environment.
Rigi Staffel, the starting point of the hike, is conveniently accessible via Vitznau or Goldau by the cogwheel railway.
Author
Gäste-Service Rigi / Schwyzer Wanderwege
Organization
Gäste-Service Rigi
Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author
Start your hike with a refreshment at the cozy restaurant Lok 7 and enjoy the fantastic view all the way to the Black Forest.
Safety guidelines
Please always follow the signposted winter hiking trail.
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