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Rigi Kulm - Rigi Staffel (or vice versa)

Hiking Trail · Central Switzerland

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Schwyzer Wanderwege

Die Wanderung Rigi Kulm - Rigi Staffel ist auch mit dem Kinderwagen möglich
Photo: Wanderblondies, Fabienne Bregenzer & Tina Fischer, Schwyzer Wanderwege

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Light enjoyment hike with gigantic panoramic views.

easy

Distance 1.1 km

0:30 h

1 m

160 m

1,764 m

1,605 m

Take the cog railway from Goldau or Vitznau up to Rigi Kulm. Behind the mountain chapel, a wide hiking trail leads down to the Rigi Staffel station. This effortless high-altitude hike offers you magnificent views over the Swiss midlands to the Black Forest and the Vosges Mountains. Be enchanted by spectacular sweeping views of the Vierwaldstättersee and Zugersee lakes. Awaiting you is a high level of enjoyment with minimal effort.

The hike can also be done in the opposite direction.

Notes

The current operating status of the railways and hiking trails can be found here. So that future generations can also enjoy the Queen of the Mountains, we ask you to dispose of your waste at the stations or take it home with you. Thank you.

Author’s recommendation

I like to enjoy the delicious regional specialities at the Lok 7 restaurant in Rigi Staffel.

Author

Gäste-Service Rigi

Update: February 11, 2022

Difficulty

easy

Technique

Stamina

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Landscape

Highest point

1,764 m

Lowest point

1,605 m

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Track types

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Rest stops

Rigi Kulm-Hotel
Restaurant Bahnhöfli
Rigi Pic Snack & Shop
Restaurant BärgGnuss

Safety information

Den aktuellen Betriebszustand der Bahnen und Wanderwege finden Sie hier.

Damit sich auch zukünftige Generationen an der Königin der Berge erfreuen können, bitten wir Sie, Ihren Abfall an den Stationen der Rigi Bahnen zu entsorgen. Danke.

Start

Rigi Kulm (1,764 m)

Coordinates:

SwissGrid

2'679'437E 1'212'159N

47.055699, 8.484196

DMS

47°03'20.5"N 8°29'03.1"E

UTM

32T 460826 5211482

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Destination

Rigi Staffel

Turn-by-turn directions

Rigi Kulm (1748 m) – Rigi Staffel (1604 m)

Note

all notes on protected areas

Public transport

Public-transport-friendly

Rigi Kulm, the starting point of the hike, is easily reached by cogwheel railway from Vitznau or Goldau.

Click here for the timetable

Getting there

Vitznau: A4 exit Küssnacht am Rigi, follow signs to Weggis or Vitznau.

Goldau: A4 exit Goldau, follow signs to car park A4 of the Rigi Bahnen.

Approach and parking

Parking

Metered parking is available at the Rigi Bahnen stations (Goldau A4, Kräbel & Vitznau).

However, we recommend public transport instead of a car: sit back, enjoy and do something good for the environment to boot.

Coordinates

SwissGrid

2'679'437E 1'212'159N

47.055699, 8.484196

DMS

47°03'20.5"N 8°29'03.1"E

UTM

32T 460826 5211482

w3w

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Arrival by train, car, foot or bike

Equipment

Sturdy shoes and clothing suitable for the weather. Possibly walking sticks. Food and drinks for the road.

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Difficulty

easy

Distance

1.1 km

Duration

0:30 h

Ascent

1 m

Descent

160 m

Highest point

1,764 m

Lowest point

1,605 m

Public-transport-friendly Scenic Refreshment stops available Geological highlights Botanical highlights Summit route Dog-friendly Suitable for strollers

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