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Schwändi Trail
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Photo: Gäste-Service Rigi
Rigi Kloesterli – untere Schwaendihütte – Schwaendi – Alp Chaeserenholz – Rigi Kulm
A short hike, which has it in itself. Over a distance of about 4 km you will climb almost 500 metres.
This challenging route is suitable for mountain climbers who like to take a mountain walk. From the pilgrimage site of Rigi Kloesterli, with its Baroque chapel which definetly worth a visit, the path leads then steadily uphill to Alp Schwaendi. On Chaeserenholz you should definitely visit the local alpine dairyman and try his tasty Rigi cheese. The idyllic Alpbeiz invites you to take a well-earned break. Enjoy the view of the snow-covered mountain peaks before tackling the last ascent.
Finally you will reach Rigi Kulm, the highest point of the Rigi, where the panoramic view of the Mittelland and the Alps will reward the efforts of this summit tour.
For your information
You can find the current operating status of the railways and hiking trails here.
In order to let our next generation also be inspired from the Queen of the Mountains, may we ask you to dispose of your own waste at Rigi Stations. Thank you.
Author’s recommendation
I love to enjoy a piece of Rigi cheese and a cup of coffee in Rigi Chaeserenholz alpine farm.
Track types
Rest stops
Rigi Kulm-HotelRigi Kulm
Alpwirtschaft Chäserenholz
Restaurant Zum goldenen Hirschen
Rigi Pic Snack & Shop
Safety information
Please always follow the marked winter hiking routes.
Tips and hints
Start
Destination
Turn-by-turn directions
Rigi Kloesterli (1302 m) – untere Schwaendihütte (1409 m) – Schwaendi (1473 m) – Alp Chaeserenholz (1577 m) – Rigi Kulm (1797 m
Note
Public transport
Public-transport-friendly
Rigi Kloesterli, the starting point of this hike, is easily accessible via Goldau with the Rigi mountain Railway.
Getting there
A4 highway - exit Goldau - direction Goldau A4 Parkplatz (Car park) of Rigi mountain railways.Parking
At the Goldau A4 station of Rigi railways there are parking spaces available for a fee.
Further information about how to get there and parking
However, we recommend you to arrive by public transportations instead of cars: just lean back, enjoy and do something good for the environment.
Coordinates
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Equipment
High profiled winter equipments: hiking boots, rain coat, drinks, food and walking sticks, when possible.
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