The Rigi Scheidegg Path

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7.93 km long
Difficulty: medium
condition: medium
Great panorama
Hike
  • 04:00 h
  • 1,194 m
  • 9 m
  • 434 m
  • 1,627 m
  • 1,193 m
  • 7.93 km
  • Start: Gersau
  • Destination: Rigi-Scheidegg

Gersau - Gätterlipass - Chellensack - Hoecheli - Rigi Burggeist - Rigi Scheidegg

This scenic tour takes you from the "Old Fryen Republic" of Gersau to Rigi Scheidegg, where you will be rewarded with a fantastic panoramic view of the Alps and central of Switzerland.

At the beginning of this hiking trail, it leads you from the lake to the former silk factory. A geological information board provides information how the water generates electricity power for the silk factory. After a steep ascent you will reach remote cottages, which are still inhabited and managed all year round. The trail leads through the Schlaetterwald forest to Gaetterli - a traditional mountain inn.

Alternatively, there is a mountain path leads to the Hochflue vista point or down to Lauerzersee and Goldau. The hiking trail to Alp Chellensack and on to Hoecheli leads past lush green meadows and the typical orchids,, which is also known as Rigirollen. Along the mountain ridge you will have an impressive panoramic view of the surrounding mountains and Lake Lucerne. After this impressive mountain hike you will reach the cosy mountain inn Rigi Burggeist. After another half hour you will be arrived at your destination: the magnificent vista point of Rigi Scheidegg Arche.

 

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 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

suitable
Depends on weather

Directions

Gersau (435 m) - Gätterlipass (1189 m) - Chellensack (1225 m) - Höcheli (1437 m) - Rigi Burggeist (1551 m) - Rigi Scheidegg (1656 m)

Tour information

  • Stop at an Inn

  • Summit

Equipment

 High profiled hiking boots or trakking boots, rain jacket, drink, food and walking sticks when possible. 

Directions & Parking facilities

A4 highway, main road (Seestrasse), Gersau 


However, we recommend you to arrive by public transportations instead of cars: just lean back, enjoy and do something good for the environment.

In Gersau you will find parking spaces for a fee.

Arrive conveniently by bus and train:


By SBB Swiss national railway to Brunnen train station, then take the bus Line 2 from Brunnen to Gersau


SBB Timetable


 

Additional information

Use the aerial cable car Obergschwend-Rigi Burggeist for a shortcut.


The Kraebel-Rigi Scheidegg aerial cableway is recommended for the return journey.


Click here to find the current timetable


 

Author

Gäste-Service Rigi / Schwyzer Wanderwege

Organization

Schwyzer Wanderwege

Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author

I suggest to plan enough time to enjoy this fantastic 360° view on the Rigi Scheidegg Arche.

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The Rigi Scheidegg Path
6442 Gersau