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The Classic Rigi Tour
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Rigi KulmPhoto: RIGI BAHNEN AG
Rigi Kulm – Staffel – Staffelhoehe – Kaenzeli – Rigi Kaltbad
Discover the winter magic of the Rigi now. This route is very popular for the hikers of all ages. You will march steadily downhill and go over more than 300 metres in altitude.
This leisure mountain hike offers magnificent views over the Central of Switzerland up to the Black Forest and the Vosges mountains. Let yourself be enchanted by those spectacular views of Lake Lucerne and Lake Zug. What awaits you is a maximal pleasure with minimal effort, as the path leads steadily downhill. Attention: Possibly road closures between Staffelhoehe and Chaenzeli by in unfavorable weather conditions. The panoramic view from the Kaenzeli vista point is simply fantastic. Queen Victoria of England has visited there already in 1868 and praised the majestic panorama.
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 inspired from the Queen of the Mountains, may we ask you to dispose of the waste at Rigi Stations. Thank you.
Author’s recommendation
Track types
Rest stops
Rigi Kulm-HotelRigi Pic Snack & Shop
Kessiboden-Stubli
Restaurant Bahnhöfli
Restaurant BärgGnuss
Bistro by Regina Montium
Alpwirtschaft Obere First
Klanghotel Bergsonne
Restaurant SunSet
Hotel Restaurant Alpina
Panorama Restaurant
Safety information
Please always follow the marked winter hiking trails.
The section between Staffelhoehe and Chaenzeli is not trail-prepared.
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Public transport
Public-transport-friendly
Rigi Kulm, the starting point of the hike, is easily accessible from Vitznau or Goldau with the cogwheel train by Rigi Mountain Railways.
Getting there
A4 highway - exit Küssnacht am Rigi - Vitznau
A4 highway - exit Goldau - A4 parking Rigi stations
Parking
At all Rigi valley stations and Goldau A4 Rigi railway station, you will find parking spaces at a fee.
Further information on 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
Equipment
High profiled hiking boots or trakking boots, rain jacket, drink, food and walking sticks when possible.Statistics
- 21 Waypoints
- 21 Waypoints
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