- 03:00 h
- 49 m
- 1,038 m
- 448 m
- 1,484 m
- 1,036 m
- 8.49 km
- Start: Rigi Kaltbad
- Destination: Küssnacht am Rigi
The walk to the fantastic lookout at Känzeli is initially flat, so you can get off to a gentle start. The view from the lookout of Lake Lucerne's Kreuztrichter basin is unforgettable. There's also a memorial featuring Goethe's diary entry about his visit to Mt. Rigi. From Känzeli, the trail follows the same route taken by Queen Victoria of England (on horseback) in 1886: a steep but safe descent through the shady Mt. Rigi forest takes you via Alp Räb and Chrüzboden to the cosy alpine pub Ruedisegg. From there the trail flattens out again until Seebodenalp, then descends gently to Küssnacht where William Tell finished off Gessler with his crossbow in a narrow sunken lane.
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
Tour information
Cultural Interesting
Stop at an Inn
Equipment
Festes Schuhwerk und witterungsbedingte Kleidung empfohlen.
Directions & Parking facilities
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.
Good accessible by train and bus
The station Rigi Kaltbad can be easily reached by cog railway from Vitznau or by cable car from Weggis.
Additional information
Ein Besuch der geschichtsträchtigen Hohlen Gasse lohnt sich.
Author
Gäste-Service Rigi
Organization
Schwyzer Wanderwege
Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author
Mein persönlicher Tipp: Geniessen Sie beim Känzeli die einmalige Aussicht auf den Kreuztrichter des Vierwaldstättersees.
