- 01:15 h
- 12 m
- 444 m
- 1,311 m
- 1,752 m
- 441 m
- 4.08 km
- Start: Rigi Kulm
- Destination: Rigi Klösterli
This route is ideal if you're keen to avoid the well-beaten paths and get back to nature for some peace and quiet. It starts off with a clear view above the tree line of the majestic Mythen mountains and the impressive landslide area at Rossberg. Today you can still see where 20 million cubic metres of rock came crashing down in 1806 and buried the village of Goldau. The lower part of the trail takes you through romantic mountain forests on the way to Klösterli. This is where Johann Wolfgang von Goethe stayed when he first visited Switzerland in 1775. Inspired by the enchanting Mt. Rigi, he felt "surrounded by the splendour of the world".
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.
Waypoints
Good to know
Best to visit
Directions
Rigi Kulm (1752 m) – Kulmhütte (1673 m) – Alpwirtschaft Chäserenholz - Obere Schwändihütte (1473 m) – Alpkäserei Trieb - Des Alpes – Rigi Klösterli (1302 m)
Tour information
Cultural Interesting
Equipment
Festes Schuhwerk ist für die etwas steileren Stellen zwischen Rigi Kulm und Rigi Klösterli empfehlenswert.
Directions & Parking facilities
From Vitznau: A4 exit Küssnacht am Rigi, follow the signs to Vitznau
From Goldau: A4 exit Goldau, follow the signs to the open air parking lot A4 of RIGI BAHNEN AG
There are plenty parking spaces avaliable at valley stations. Fees apply.
However, we recommend public transport instead of cars: lean back, be stress-free and do something good for the environment.
The hiking ticket for this hike includes the following train journeys:
- from Vitznau / Weggis to Rigi Kulm by cogwheel train or cable car
- from Rigi Kaltbad to Vitznau / Weggis by cogwheel train or cable car
The timetables of the Rigi Railways can be found here.
Author
Gäste-Service Rigi
Organization
Schwyzer Wanderwege
Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author
Geniessen Sie auf dieser Wanderung die Stille der Natur.
