Rigi Northface Trail

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9.67 km long
Difficulty: medium
condition: medium
Great panorama
Hike
  • 04:20 h
  • 993 m
  • 190 m
  • 760 m
  • 1,657 m
  • 897 m
  • 9.67 km
  • Start: Kräbel
  • Destination: Rigi Staffelhöhe

Kräbel – Dächli – Schwändi – Trib – First – Rotstock – Stationenweg – Rigi Staffelhöhe

A challenging trail for experienced hikers. This tough climb is rewarded with spectacular panoramic views.

Back in the 17th century, this route was used by pilgrims and the first natural scientists who visited Mt. Rigi. From the Arth-Rigi railway station in Kräbel, it winds its way through romantic, wild forests which, according to the myth, were once home to the devil. The trail leads to Dächli, where the legendary Dächli innkeeper welcomed the very first visitors to Mt. Rigi around 400 years ago. The traditional Alp huts of Schwändi and Trib provide an insight into the crafts and trades of this mountain region with their selection of natural products. The trail is topped off by a climb to the peak of the unmistakeable Rotstock, where your hard work will be rewarded with a fantastic panoramic view.

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.

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Best to visit

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Depends on weather

Directions

Kräbel (763 m) – Dächli (947 m) – Schwändi (1473 m) – Trib – First (1484 m) – Rotstock (1658 m) – Rigi Staffelhöhe (1565 m)

Tour information

  • Cultural Interesting

  • Stop at an Inn

Equipment

Sturdy shoewear and weather-adjusted clothing

Directions & Parking facilities

Take the Goldau exit on the A4 motorway and then continue to the Kräbel car parking lot.

There are plenty parking spaces avaliable at the valley 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.

Good accessible by train and bus


The starting point Kräbel can be reached after few minutes ride with cogwheel railway from Arth-Goldau.

Author

Gäste-Service Rigi

Organization

Schwyzer Wanderwege

Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author

Enjoy the magnificent panoramic view of Rotstock - for me the most beautiful view point on the Rigi!

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Getting there
Rigi Northface Trail
6410 Goldau