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The Rigi - First Trail
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Rigi Kaltbad - Rigi First - Rigi Kaltbad
The First trail is a simple but panoramic hiking trail that leads through the enchanting Rigi winter wonderland.
The easy walk leads you from the village square Kaltbad to Rigi First. On the flat and very easy walkway with a magnificent view of Lake Lucerne, the reformed mountain church by Zurich architect Ernst Giesel and the typical snow-covered "Nagelfluh" walls deserve special attention. From the First sun terrace, the idyllic upper First Trail leads back to Kaltbad. An enjoyable round trip without any strain.
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.
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Author’s recommendation
Rest Stop
Hotel Rigi KaltbadAlpwirtschaft Obere First
Hotel Rigi-First
Restaurant SunSet
Hotel Restaurant Alpina
Panorama Restaurant
Chalet Schild
Klanghotel Bergsonne
Safety information
Please always follow the marked winter hiking trails.Tips and hints
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Turn-by-turn directions
Note
Public transport
Public-transport-friendly
Rigi Kaltbad, the starting point of this hike, is easily accessible from Vitznau by cogwheel railway or cable car from Weggis.
Getting there
A4 highway - exit Küssnacht - direction "Weggis - Vitznau"
A4 highway - exit Brunnen - direction "Vitznau - Weggis"
Parking
At all Rigi valley stations 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.
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