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Snowshoe Tour Rigi Klösterli - Schwändi (feeder trail)

Snowshoeing · Central Switzerland

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This snowshoe trail from Rigi Klösterli is a feeder to the 2.8 km long snowshoe trail and runs from the station Rigi Klösterli about 1 km along the winter hiking trail to Obere Schwändi.

moderate

Distance 3.2 km

1:00 h

471 m

9 m

1,749 m

1,286 m

Central Switzerland: scenic snowshoe hike

Further information can be found at the winter hiking trail Schwändiweg.

For your information

In order to let our next generation also could 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 of the stations of RIGI BAHNEN AG. Thank you.

Author’s recommendation

To recharge my batteries, it is worth visiting the Maria zum Schnee chapel.

Author

Gäste-Service Rigi

Update: January 18, 2022

Difficulty

moderate

Stamina

Experience

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Highest point

1,749 m

Lowest point

1,286 m

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Rest Stop

Alpwirtschaft Heirihütte
Restaurant Zum goldenen Hirschen
Alpwirtschaft Chäserenholz
Rigi Pic Snack & Shop
Rigi Pic Snack & Shop

Safety information

Please always stay on the marked trails.

Tips and hints

For the sake of the wild animals:In winter, wild animals need quiet retreats to survive. Please stay on the toboggan run so that the those animals are not disturbed.

Start

Rigi Klösterli (1,294 m)

Coordinates:

SwissGrid

2'679'685E 1'210'764N

47.043118, 8.487212

DMS

47°02'35.2"N 8°29'14.0"E

UTM

32T 461046 5210083

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Destination

Obere Schwändi

Turn-by-turn directions

Rigi Klösterli (1302 m) - Guggli (1394 m) - Obere Schwändi (1473 m)

Note

all notes on protected areas

Public transport

Public-transport-friendly

Good accessible by train and bus

Rigi Klösterli, the starting point of this hike, can be easily reached via Goldau with the cog railway.

Getting there

Goldau: A4 exit Goldau, follow the signs to the open air parking lot A4 of RIGI BAHNEN AG

Parking

There are plenty parking spaces avaliable at A4 parking lot station of RIGI BAHNEN AG. Fees apply.

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

Coordinates

SwissGrid

2'679'685E 1'210'764N

47.043118, 8.487212

DMS

47°02'35.2"N 8°29'14.0"E

UTM

32T 461046 5210083

w3w

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Arrival by train, car, foot or bike

Equipment

Sturdy winter equipment: weather-adjusted winter outdoor clothing, hiking boots with a good profile, gloves, food & drinks.

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Difficulty

moderate

Distance

3.2 km

Duration

1:00 h

Ascent

471 m

Descent

9 m

Highest point

1,749 m

Lowest point

1,286 m

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