--- title: "Wölfertschenweg" url: "https://www.weggis-vitznau.ch/en/translate-to-englisch-tour/woelfertschenweg" description: "On the first section, a fantastic view down to Lake Lucerne and the snow-covered Alps on the southern horizon impresses. Are you a pleasure walker? Then you definitely should not miss this route. The wide hiking trail runs along the track of the former Rigi-Scheidegg railway. From the Bärenstube First, it then leads through a light mountain forest with a view of the two Mythen, majestically towering over the Schwyz basin. Notes The current operational status of the railways and hiking trails can be found here. To ensure that future generations can also enjoy the Queen of the Mountains, please dispose of your rubbish at the stations of the Rigi railways. Thank you." language: "en" type: "SportsActivityLocation" image: "https://dam.destination.one/2749713/be002a8871d3e2bec7b7f21f0792c2262c3405eef21e9d5cb865bd4e9e21f9c2/unterwegs-richtung-rigi-first.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > The offical Weggis Vitznau Rigi guide > Destination.Data Details > Tour" --- GPX Share Wölfertschenweg =============== - 2.07 km long - Difficulty: easy - Condition: very easy - Great panorama - Winter hiking Unterwegs Richtung Rigi First - 0:30 h - 2.07 km - 56 m - 22 m - 1,437 m - 1,493 m - 56 m - - Start: Rigi Kaltbad - Destination: Station Wölfertschen First Rigi Kaltbad - First - Station Wölfertschen First This easy hike offers nature enjoyment and relaxation in one. On the first section, a fantastic view down to Lake Lucerne and the snow-covered Alps on the southern horizon impresses. Are you a pleasure walker? Then you definitely should not miss this route. The wide hiking trail runs along the track of the former Rigi-Scheidegg railway. From the Bärenstube First, it then leads through a light mountain forest with a view of the two Mythen, majestically towering over the Schwyz basin. **Notes** The current operational status of the railways and hiking trails can be found To ensure that future generations can also enjoy the Queen of the Mountains, please dispose of your rubbish at the stations of the Rigi railways. Thank you. Read more Waypoints --------- View on map Start Start Rigi Kaltbad - Tourist Information - Sports shop - carriage ride Destination Destination Station Wölfertschen First Show more Good to know ------------ Pavements Asphalt (55%) Gravel (1%) Trail (44%) Best to visit suitable Depends on weather - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec Directions Rigi Kaltbad (1436 m) - First (1453 m) - Station Wölfertschen First (1479 m) Read more Tour information - Cable car tour - Familiy-Friendly - Refreshment stop Equipment Good winter equipment: hiking boots with a good tread, rain jacket, drink, food, possibly poles. Read more Directions & Parking facilities **Getting there**From the A4 exit Küssnacht am Rigi towards Weggis - Vitznau From the A4 exit Brunnen towards Vitznau - Weggis Read more **Parking**At the stations of the Rigi railways in Vitznau and Weggis, paid parking spaces are available to you. However, we recommend public transport instead of car: Sit back, enjoy and also do something good for the environment. Read more **Public transportation**Rigi Kaltbad, the starting point of the hike, can be reached via Vitznau by the cogwheel railway or by the aerial cableway from Weggis. Read more Author Gäste-Service Rigi / Schwyzer Wanderwege Organization Gäste-Service Rigi Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author I recommend you to take a moment of pleasure at the Bärenstube. Read more Safety guidelines Please always follow the marked winter hiking trails. Read more Nearby ------ View on map - Place of interest - Ski school - carriage ride - Tourist Information - Tours 1.77 km - Winter hiking 1.76 km - Winter hiking 2.44 km - Winter hiking - Webcams - Media - Media - Media Contact 6356 Rigi Kaltbad Download GPX file - - - -