Alpine delight route: Rigi Kulm - Alp Chäserenholz - Schwändi - Alp Trieb - Rigi Klösterli

Tip
5.01 km long
Difficulty: medium
Condition: easy
Great panorama
Hike

Rigi Kulm - Alp Chäserenholz - Schwändi - Alp Trieb - Rigi Klösterli

This alpine delight route passes by two alpine dairies along lush meadows.

Below the summit of Rigi Kulm lies the alpine inn Chäserenholz, where the first refreshment is offered. Not only a gastronomy with regional products, but also overnight accommodations, a dairy that can be visited, and alpine wellness with unbeatable views are offered.

The cozy guest rooms (2 - 4 beds) with bath/WC on the floor or the dormitory provide space for individuals, families, or groups. Included is the hearty alpine breakfast with homemade specialties.

Another stop follows at Alp Trieb. The spicy alpine cheese is a unique gourmet delight and is produced from the best Rigi alpine milk with the utmost care.

Upon reaching Rigi Klösterli, a short visit to the chapel "Maria zum Schnee" is worthwhile, where the wonderful hiking day can be reflected upon in your thoughts.

Notes

The current operating status of the railways and hiking trails can be found here.

So that future generations can also enjoy the queen of the mountains, please dispose of your waste at the stations of the Rigi Railways. Thank you.

  • 1:35 h
  • 5.01 km
  • 97 m
  • 442 m
  • 1,311 m
  • 1,753 m
  • 442 m
  • Start: Rigi Kulm
  • Destination: Rigi Klösterli

Waypoints

Start
Start
Rigi Kulm
© Fabienne Bregenzer, RIGI BAHNEN AG, Fotografin Fabienne Bregenzer
Destination
Destination
Rigi Klösterli

Good to know

Pavements

Asphalt
Trail
Path

Best to visit

suitable
Depends on weather

Directions

Rigi Kulm (1797 m) - Alp Chäserenholz (1596 m) - Schwändi (1410 m) - Alp Trieb (1450 m) - Rigi Klösterli (1302 m)

Tour information

  • Mountain Railway Tour

  • Nature Highlight

  • Stop at an Inn

Equipment

Hiking shoes with good tread or trekking shoes, rain jacket, drink, provisions, possibly poles.

Directions & Parking facilities

Take motorway A4 to Goldau exit.

At the stations of the Rigi Railways (Goldau A4 and Kräbel) fee-based parking spaces are available.

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

More info about arrival and parking

Rigi Kulm, the starting point of the hike, is easily accessible by cogwheel railway. We recommend arriving via Goldau.

Here is the timetable

Author

Gäste-Service Rigi

Organization

Schwyzer Wanderwege

Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author

If time allows, I like to treat myself to a whey bath at the Alp dairy Chäserenholz. Please register. Tel. 041 855 02 06

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