- 02:10 h
- 6.42 km
- 245 m
- 72 m
- 1,424 m
- 1,643 m
- 219 m
- Start: Woelfertschen-Rigi First Station
- Destination: Rigi-Scheidegg
This mountain trail along the former Rigi-Kaltbad-Scheidegg railway is very popular and beautiful. Hike leisurely over the mighty railway bridge Unterstetten and experience a piece of railway history. You will pass by an old couch, which today in use as a holiday residence, a short tunnel and a water filling station for the steam locomotives. The magnificent panorama of Lake Lucerne and the surrounding mountains are your constant companions.
Rich green hills, wild meadows and interesting rock formations line the path. The magnificent panorama with its dazzling lakes and sublime Alps in the background looks like out of a painting. On the way you will find lovely resting places and fireplaces to linger. If you prefer a cosy break, visit one of the alpine restaurants are also a good choice. The route to your destination Rigi-Scheidegg remains diversified, exciting and picturesque.
For your information
You can find the current operating status of the railways and hiking trails here here.
In order to let our next generation also be inspired from the Queen of the Mountains, may we ask you to dispose of your own waste at Rigi Stations. Thank you.
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Best to visit
Directions
Rigi First (1453 m) – Unterstetten ( 1451 m) – Hinder Dossen (1546 m) – Rigi Scheidegg (1656 m)
Tour information
Cultural Interesting
Mountain Railway Tour
Nature Highlight
Equipment
High profiled hiking boots or trakking boots, rain coat, drinks, food and walking sticks, when possible.
Directions & Parking facilities
At Rigi mountain railway stations (Goldau and Kraebel) there are parking spaces available for a fee.
However, we recommend you to arrive by public transportations instead of cars: just lean back, enjoy and do something good for the environment.
Further information about how to get there and parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking spaces are available in Goldau and in Kraebel.
The hiking ticket for this hike includes the following train journeys:
- from Kräbel to Rigi Scheidegg with the cable car
- from Wölfertschen to Kräbel with the cogwheel train
The timetables of the Rigi Railways can be found here.
Additional information
Requirements for wheelchair users: difficult
During the last 300 metres there is a gradient of approx. 14%. An accompanying person is recommended.
Author
Gäste-Service Rigi / Schwyzer Wanderwege
Organization
Schwyzer Wanderwege
Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author
I highly recommend a refreshment break in the Restaurant Unterstetten, where you have a magnificent view over Lake Lucerne.
Safety guidelines
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