Stage: Rigi Kaltbad - Staffel - Klösterli | Schwyzer Tal- & Gipfeltour
- 2:45 h
- 8.01 km
- 371 m
- 495 m
- 1,311 m
- 1,761 m
- 450 m
- Start: Rigi Kaltbad
- Destination: Rigi Klösterli
The hike starts at the "village square" Rigi Kaltbad. After the rock chapel, the level path from Rigi Kaltbad leads through shady forest areas, past interesting rock formations, to the Känzeli viewpoint. There, a majestic view opens up to Lake Lucerne and the crowning panorama of the Alps.
From here, you hike steadily uphill to Rigi Staffelhöhe. Another 100 vertical meters later, you reach Rigi Kulm on well-developed paths, the highest Rigi peak with a spectacular 360° panoramic view. When descending to Rigi Klösterli, you should definitely stop by the well-known alpine cheese dairy Chäserenholz and try the spicy alpine cheese. The path continues to Ober-Schwändi and finally to Rigi Klösterli. In Rigi Klösterli, a visit to the 300-year-old chapel "Maria zum Schnee" is worthwhile. The charming pilgrimage chapel is one of the most beautiful mountain chapels worldwide.
Notes
You can find the current operating status of the cableways and hiking trails here.
So that future generations can also enjoy the Queen of the Mountains, please dispose of your waste at the stations of the Rigi Bahnen. Thank you.
Waypoints
Good to know
Best to visit
Directions
Rigi Kaltbad (1437 m) – Känzeli (1464 m) - Rigi Staffel (1604 m) - Rigi Kulm (1797 m) - Chäserenholz (1577 m) - Rigi Klösterli (1302 m)
Tour information
Mountain Railway Tour
Stop at an Inn
Equipment
Hiking boots with good tread or trekking shoes, rain jacket, drink and possibly poles.
Directions & Parking facilities
From the A4 exit Brunnen direction Vitznau - Weggis
From the A4 exit Küssnacht direction Weggis - Vitznau
Paid parking is available at the Rigi Bahn stations.
We recommend public transport instead of car: Sit back, enjoy and do something good for the environment at the same time.
Rigi Kaltbad, the starting point of the hike, is accessible via Vitznau with the cogwheel trains of RIGI BAHNEN AG or via Weggis with the aerial cableway.
Cableway shortcut
Upon presentation of your personal Schwyzer Tal- and Gipfeltour pass, you will receive a 20% discount on single rides at the cableways (not combinable with other discounts).
Rigi Kaltbad - Rigi Kulm / time savings about 1h30
Rigi Kulm - Rigi Klösterli / time savings about 1h15
Author
Gäste-Service Rigi / Schwyzer Wanderwege
Organization
Schwyzer Wanderwege
Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author
I recommend taking a break at the Känzeli viewpoint to enjoy the magnificent view.
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