Tell-Trail Etappe 3: Brunnen - Rigi Kaltbad

5:00 h
37.76 km
1,590 m
1,590 m
432 m
1,657 m
1,225 m
Start: Brunnen - boat station
Destination: Lucerne

The third stage of the Tell-Trail leads from Brunnen over the Gätterli Pass to Rigi Kaltbad. By cog railway to Vitznau and subsequent boat trip to Lucerne.

A wonderful view of the nearby peaks accompanies you today along the entire route.
From the shore of Lake Lucerne in Brunnen, you ascend with the cable car to the Urmiberg. This is followed by a challenging hike over the Gätterli Pass, past the mountain inn Rigi-Burggeist. At the latest at the Känzeli viewpoint, the camera won't stay in your pocket any longer. The view over the fjord-like Lake Lucerne is overwhelming. Shortly afterwards, you reach Rigi Kaltbad. By cog railway down to Vitznau and boat trip to Lucerne.

Hiking time: approx. 5 hours | Distance: 16 km (without mountain railways & boat) | Ascent: 843 m (with mountain railways: 1,537 m) | Descent: 430 m (with mountain railways: 1,537 m)

Region Luzern-Vierwaldstättersee

Start

Brunnen - boat station

Ein Sprudelbad im Whirlpool auf der Rigi — © Fabienne Bregenzer, RIGI BAHNEN AG, Fotografin Fabienne Bregenzer

Chäserenholz Alpine wellness

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A wonderful panorama of the nearby peaks accompanies you today along the entire route. From the shore of Lake Lucerne in Brunnen, you ascend with the cable car to the Urmiberg. This is followed by a challenging hike over the Gätterli Pass, past the mountain inn Burggeist. At the latest at the Känzeli viewpoint, the camera won't stay in your pocket any longer. The view over the fjord-like Lake Lucerne is overwhelming. Shortly afterwards, you reach Rigi Kaltbad. By cog railway down to Vitznau and boat trip to Lucerne.

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