Back

Plan a route here Copy route

recommended route

Rigi Burggeist - Vitznaueralpen Round Walk

Hiking Trail · Central Switzerland

Responsible for this content
Schwyzer Wanderwege

/
Photo: ZUERRER FOTOGRAFIC
/
Photo: Gäste-Service Rigi, Schwyzer Wanderwege
/
Photo: Rita Baggenstos, Schwyzer Wanderwege
/
Photo: Rita Baggenstos, Schwyzer Wanderwege
/
Photo: Rita Baggenstos, Schwyzer Wanderwege
/
Photo: Rita Baggenstos, Schwyzer Wanderwege

Add comment

Rigi Burggeist - Alp Altstafel - Alp Gass - Alp Gletti - Hinter Dossen - Rigi Burggeist

This circular trail opens up new views from the Vitznau Alps towards Nidwalden, the Bernese and Uri Alps.

moderate

Distance 5.3 km

1:43 h

226 m

1,598 m

1,372 m

Central Switzerland: panoramic circular trailThis exciting circular hike, off the beaten track, allows you to really enjoy the unspoilt nature.

The flora shows off itself from its most varied side and the mountain peaks seem close enough to touch.

The hike can also be done in the opposite direction.

For your information

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

In order to let our next generation could also enjoy the beauty of the Rigi, we would like to ask you to dispose of your own waste in the waste bins which are located at all the stations of RIGI BAHNEN AG. Thank you.

Author’s recommendation

I love to buy some spicy alpine cheese from the alp Altstafel during the summer months, which produced directly from the alpine dairyman.

Author

Gäste-Service Rigi

Update: June 08, 2021

Difficulty

moderate

Stamina

Experience

Landscape

Highest point

1,598 m

Lowest point

1,372 m

Best time of year

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Tips and hints

Diese Wanderung kann auch bei der Station Scheidegg beginnen. Anfahrt über die Luftseilbahn Kräbel-Rigi Scheidegg

Start

Rigi Burggeist (1,552 m)

Coordinates:

SwissGrid

2'682'560E 1'208'856N

47.025609, 8.524686

DMS

47°01'32.2"N 8°31'28.9"E

UTM

32T 463881 5208119

w3w

///launch.unopposed.piston

Destination

Rigi Burggeist

Turn-by-turn directions

Rigi Burggeist (1551 m) - Alp Altstafel (1433 m) - Alp Gass - Alp Brüche (1388 m) Alp Gletti (1372 m) - Hinter Dossen (1545 m) - Rigi Burggeist(1551 m)

Note

all notes on protected areas

Public transport

Public-transport-friendly

Good accessible by train and bus

You can reach the starting point of this hike as follows:by cable car from Obergschwend to Rigi Burggeist or by cable car from Kräbel to Rigi Scheidegg.

Here to timetable

Getting there

By car via Gersau, where you can transit to the Obergschwend - Rigi Burggeist cable car, or you can travel to the Kräbel station of the Rigi Railways to board the Kräbel - Rigi Scheidegg cable car.

For further information on how to get there and parking please see here.

Parking

There are plenty parking spaces avaliable at the cable car stations. Fees apply.

However, we recommend public transport instead of cars: lean back, be stress-free and do something good for the environment.

Coordinates

SwissGrid

2'682'560E 1'208'856N

47.025609, 8.524686

DMS

47°01'32.2"N 8°31'28.9"E

UTM

32T 463881 5208119

w3w

///launch.unopposed.piston

Arrival by train, car, foot or bike

Equipment

Sturdy hiking shoewear, weather-adjusted clothing, maybe walking sticks

Similar routes nearby

These suggestions were created automatically.

Questions and answers

Ask the first question

Would you like to the ask the author a question?

Rating

Write your first review

Help others by being the first to add a review.

Photos from others

Difficulty

moderate

Distance

5.3 km

Duration

1:43 h

Ascent

226 m

Descent

226 m

Highest point

1,598 m

Lowest point

1,372 m

Public-transport-friendly Circular route Scenic Refreshment stops available Botanical highlights Cableway ascent/descent Insider tip

Statistics

Content
Show images Hide images

Features

2D 3D

Maps and trails

Distance km

Duration : h

Ascent m

Descent m

Highest point m

Lowest point m

Push the arrows to change the view