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Alpine pleasure trail

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  • Vom Kulm Gipfel verläuft ein breiter Weg zur Alp Chäserenholz
    Vom Kulm Gipfel verläuft ein breiter Weg zur Alp Chäserenholz
    Photo: RIGI BAHNEN AG, RIGI BAHNEN AG

Rigi Kulm - Alp Chäserenholz - Schwändi - Alp Trieb - Rigi Klösterli

Along lush meadows, this alpine pleasure trail passes by two alpine cheese dairies.

moderate
Distance 5 km
1:35 h
97 m
442 m
1,753 m
1,311 m

Below the summit of Rigi Kulm lies the alpine restaurant Chäserenholz, where the first refreshment is offered. Not only a gastronomy with regional products, but also overnight accommodations, a cheese dairy that can be visited and alpine wellness, with unbeatable views are offered.

 

The cozy guest rooms (2 - 4 beds) with bath/toilet on the floor or the dormitory offer space for individuals, families or groups. Included is the hearty Älpler breakfast with homemade specialties.

 

Another marching stop follows on the alp Trieb.  The flavorful alpine cheese is a unique treat and is made from the best Rigi alpine milk, carefully handcrafted.

 

Information

The current operating status of the railroads and hiking trails can be found here.

To ensure 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. 

 

If time permits, I will be happy to treat myself to a whey bath at the Chäserenholz alpine cheese dairy. Please register. Tel. 041 855 02 06

Author’s recommendation

After arriving at Rigi Klösterli, it is worthwhile to stop for a short break at the «Maria zum Schnee» chapel, where you can reflect on the wonderful day's hike.

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Gäste-Service Rigi
Update: February 02, 2023
Difficulty
moderate
Technique
Stamina
Experience
Landscape
Highest point
1,753 m
Lowest point
1,311 m
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Track types

Asphalt 17.52%Forested/wild trail 80.48%Path 1.98%
Asphalt
0.9 km
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4 km
Path
0.1 km
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Rest stops

Alpwirtschaft Chäserenholz
Chäserenholz cheese dairy

Start

Rigi Kulm (1,752 m)
Coordinates:
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2'679'515E 1'212'093N
DD
47.055095, 8.485210
DMS
47°03'18.3"N 8°29'06.8"E
UTM
32T 460903 5211415
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Destination

Rigi Klösterli

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Public transport

Public-transport-friendly

Rigi Kulm, the starting point of the hike, is easily accessible by rack railroad. We recommend that you travel via Goldau.

Here is the timetable

By road

Take the A4 freeway to the Goldau exit.

 

 

Parking

At the stations of the Rigi Bahnen (Goldau A4 and Kräbel) you can park your car for a fee. However, we recommend public transport instead of a car: sit back, enjoy and do something good for the environment. Further information about directions and parking 

Coordinates

SwissGrid
2'679'515E 1'212'093N
DD
47.055095, 8.485210
DMS
47°03'18.3"N 8°29'06.8"E
UTM
32T 460903 5211415
w3w 
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Equipment

Hiking shoes with good tread or trekking shoes, rain jacket, drink, food, possibly walking sticks.


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Difficulty
moderate
Distance
5 km
Duration
1:35 h
Ascent
97 m
Descent
442 m
Highest point
1,753 m
Lowest point
1,311 m
Public-transport-friendly Multi-stage route Scenic Refreshment stops available Family-friendly Geological highlights Fauna Cableway ascent/descent

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