Culinary hike on the Rigi

Tip
10.53 km long
Round trip
Difficulty: easy
Condition: very easy
Great panorama
Hike
  • 3:16 h
  • 10.53 km
  • 238 m
  • 565 m
  • 1,426 m
  • 1,797 m
  • 371 m
  • Start: Rigi Kulm
  • Destination: Rigi Kaltbad

This leisurely hike from Rigi Kulm to Rigi Kaltbad reveals the scenic beauty of the Queen of the Mountains as well as its culinary specialties.

The journey starts via Vitznau with the cogwheel railway to Rigi Kulm. The hike leads to the alpine dairy Chäserenholz, where after a visit, a fresh cheese platter with a glass of white wine awaits. It then continues to the restaurant Lok 7, where a fine lunch with Central Swiss specialties strengthens body and mind for the last part of the hike. In the afternoon, it goes via Rigi Staffel to Rigi Kaltbad. A small detour via Rigi Känzeli with its incomparable panoramic view of Lake Lucerne rounds off the hike impressively. From Rigi Kaltbad, the return journey is by cogwheel railway to Vitznau or by cable car to Weggis.

Good to know

Pavements

Street
Asphalt
Trail
Path

Best to visit

suitable
Depends on weather

Directions

Rigi Kulm - alpine dairy Chäserenholz - Rigi Staffel - Rotstock - Rigi Kaltbad - Rigi First - Unterstetten - Rigi Kaltbad

Tour information

  • Loop Road

  • Mountain Railway Tour

  • Nature Highlight

  • Stop at an Inn

Equipment

  • Weather-appropriate clothing
  • Good footwear
  • Possibly hiking poles
  • Camera
  • Day backpack

Directions & Parking facilities

Take the A4 exit towards Küssnacht, Vitznau, or the A4 Goldau exit.

Paid parking spaces are available at the Rigi railway stations in Vitznau and Goldau A4.

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

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

Author

Gäste-Service Rigi

Organization

Schwyzer Wanderwege

Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author

A short detour to Rotstock is worthwhile!

Nearby

Contact

Culinary hike on the Rigi
6410 Goldau