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title: "Cross-country ski trail Panorama route"
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description: "The 8-kilometer long, classically groomed trail leads from Rigi Kaltbad to Rigi Scheidegg and follows the mostly flat route of the former Rigi-Scheidegg railway. You start at Rigi Kaltbad, where deposit lockers and changing rooms can be used. Via Rigi First, you reach Rigi Scheidegg after 7 kilometers. The panoramic view of the Alps, Lake Lucerne, and the Schwyz basin invites you to take breaks again and again. A sporty delight for body and soul awaits you. You can rent cross-country ski equipment at the sports shop in Rigi Kaltbad. Notes Current daily operational information at www.rigi.ch 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."
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Cross-country ski trail Panorama route
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- 8.28 km long
- Difficulty: difficult
- Condition: very difficult
- Great panorama
- cross country skiing

Rigi Kaltbad - First - Unterstetten - Rigi Scheidegg: Cross-country skiers will find on the Rigi probably the most scenic trail in the northern hemisphere.

The 8-kilometer long, classically groomed trail leads from Rigi Kaltbad to Rigi Scheidegg and follows the mostly flat route of the former Rigi-Scheidegg railway. You start at Rigi Kaltbad, where deposit lockers and changing rooms can be used. Via Rigi First, you reach Rigi Scheidegg after 7 kilometers. The panoramic view of the Alps, Lake Lucerne, and the Schwyz basin invites you to take breaks again and again. A sporty delight for body and soul awaits you. You can rent cross-country ski equipment at the sports shop in Rigi Kaltbad.

**Notes**

Current daily operational information at

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.

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- 2:30 h
- 8.28 km
- 248 m
- 26 m
- 1,429 m
- 1,654 m
- 225 m
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- Start: Rigi Kaltbad
- Destination: Rigi Scheidegg

Waypoints
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Start

Start

Rigi Kaltbad

- carriage ride

Destination

Destination

Rigi Scheidegg

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Pavements

Unknown (1%)

Asphalt (13%)

Gravel (1%)

Trail (85%)

Best to visit

suitable

Depends on weather

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Directions

Rigi Kaltbad (1436 m) – First (1453 m) – Unterstetten (1451 m) – Hinder Dossen (1546 m) – Rigi Scheidegg (1656 m)

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Tour information

- Cable car tour
- Refreshment stop

Equipment

Winter-appropriate cross-country ski equipment, drinks.

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Directions & Parking facilities

**Getting there**

From the A4 exit Küssnacht towards Weggis - Vitznau

From the A4 exit Brunnen towards Vitznau - Weggis

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**Parking**

At the stations of the Rigi railways, paid parking is available.

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

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**Public transportation**

Rigi Kaltbad, the starting point of the hike, is accessible via Vitznau by cogwheel railway or by aerial cable car from Weggis.

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Author

Gäste-Service Rigi / Schwyzer Wanderwege

Organization

Gäste-Service Rigi

Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author

After cross-country skiing, I recommend having a regional refreshment at the mountain inn Rigi Scheidegg and enjoying the magnificent view.

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Safety guidelines

Please always follow the marked cross-country ski trail.

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