• Tip
  • 2.41 km long
  • Difficulty: difficult
  • Condition: very difficult
  • Winter hiking

Rigi Staffel – Des Alpes – Rigi Klösterli

Stroll through cozy forest areas and untouched hiking trails. The Des Alpes path is a real insider tip among winter hikers.

  • 1:05 h
  • 2.41 km
  • 302 m
  • 12 m
  • 1,311 m
  • 1,611 m
  • 300 m
  • Start: Rigi Staffel
  • Destination: Rigi Klösterli

Start
Start
Rigi Staffel
Destination
Destination
Rigi Klösterli

Pavements

Unknown (17%)
Asphalt (15%)
Gravel (8%)
Trail (60%)

Best to visit

suitable
Depends on weather

Directions

Rigi Staffel – Des Alpes – Rigi Klösterli

Equipment

Good winter equipment: hiking boots with a good tread, rain jacket, drink, provisions, possibly poles.

Directions & Parking facilities

Getting there

At the stations of the Rigi Railways, paid parking spaces are available.

More information about arrival and parking

Parking

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

Public transportation

Rigi Staffel, the starting point of the hike, is accessible via Goldau or Vitznau with the cogwheel railway.

Here is the timetable

Author

Gäste-Service Rigi

Organization

Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author

Rigi Klösterli is the transport hub for all sledding and skiing enthusiasts. With the sled taxi, better known as the sport shuttle train, you travel back up to the Kulm summit.

Safety guidelines

Please always follow the marked winter hiking trails.