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title: "360° walk"
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description: "Take the cogwheel railway from Goldau or Vitznau up to Rigi Kulm. Behind the mountain chapel, a wide hiking trail leads down to the Rigi Staffel station. This effortless alpine hike offers magnificent views over the Swiss Plateau to the Black Forest and the Vosges. Let yourself be enchanted by spectacular views down to Lake Lucerne and Lake Zug. You will enjoy a high pleasure with minimal effort. The hike can also be done in the opposite direction. Notes You can find the current operating status of the railways and hiking trails here. So that future generations can also enjoy the Queen of the Mountains, we ask you to dispose of your waste at the stations of the Rigi railways. Thank you."
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360° walk
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- 1.06 km long
- Difficulty: easy
- Great panorama
- Hike

- 0:30 h
- 1.06 km
- 1 m
- 160 m
- 1,605 m
- 1,764 m
- 159 m
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- Start: Rigi Kulm
- Destination: Rigi Staffel

Rigi Kulm - Rigi Staffel

Easy pleasure hike with a fantastic panoramic view.

Take the cogwheel railway from Goldau or Vitznau up to Rigi Kulm. Behind the mountain chapel, a wide hiking trail leads down to the Rigi Staffel station. This effortless alpine hike offers magnificent views over the Swiss Plateau to the Black Forest and the Vosges. Let yourself be enchanted by spectacular views down to Lake Lucerne and Lake Zug. You will enjoy a high pleasure with minimal effort.

The hike can also be done in the opposite direction.

**Notes**

You can find the current operating status of the railways and hiking trails .

So that future generations can also enjoy the Queen of the Mountains, we ask you to dispose of your waste at the stations of the Rigi railways. Thank you.

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Good to know
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Pavements

Asphalt (100%)

Best to visit

suitable

Depends on weather

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Directions

Rigi Kulm (1748 m) – Rigi Staffel (1604 m)

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Tour information

- Mountain summit
- Nature highlight
- Refreshment stop
- Tour with dog

Equipment

Sturdy footwear and weather-appropriate clothing recommended.

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Directions &amp; Parking facilities

**Getting there**

Vitznau: A4 exit Küssnacht am Rigi, follow signs to Weggis or Vitznau

Goldau: A4 exit Goldau, follow signs to the A4 parking lot of the Rigi railways

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**Parking**

However, we recommend public transport instead of a car: lean back, enjoy, and do something good for the environment at the same time.

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**Public transportation**

You can reach the Rigi Kulm station by cogwheel railway from Vitznau or Goldau.

The for this hike includes the following train rides:

- from Vitznau / Weggis to Rigi Kulm by cogwheel railway or cable car
- from Rigi Kaltbad to Vitznau / Weggis by cogwheel railway or cable car

Timetables of the Rigi railways can be found .

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Author

Gäste-Service Rigi

Organization

Schwyzer Wanderwege

Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author

At the restaurant Lok 7 in Rigi Staffel, I enjoy the delicious regional specialties.

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Safety guidelines

You can find the current operating status of the railways and hiking trails .

So that future generations can also enjoy the Queen of the Mountains, we ask you to dispose of your waste at the stations of the Rigi railways. Thank you.

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