Feissenboden Trail

2:26 h
3.70 km
540 m
1 m
1,012 m
1,551 m
539 m
Start: Obergschwend parking lot
Destination: Rigi Burggeist

Obergschwend - Feissenboden - Nüden - Obnüden - Höcheli - Rigi Burggeist

On quiet soles, you can make the first track in the snow on this scenic route.

Surrounded by the silence of nature and the magnificent view of the Bernese Alps and Lake Lucerne, enjoy the uniqueness of the Gersauer Alps. Meanwhile, the Rigi Hochflue majestically towers above you.

For the descent, you can comfortably use the aerial cableway from Rigi Burggeist to Obergschwend.

Notes

You can find the current operational status of the lifts and hiking trails here.

So that future generations can also enjoy the Queen of the Mountains, please take your trash home with you. Thank you.

Pavements

Unknown

Asphalt

Path

Best to visit

suitable

Depends on weather

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Directions

Obergschwend (1011 m) - Feissenboden (1050 m) - Nüden (1220 m) - Obnüden (1350 m) - Höcheli (1430 m) - Rigi Burggeist (1551 m)

Tour information

Mountain Railway Tour
Stop at an Inn
Tour with Dog

Equipment

Good winter equipment: hiking boots with good grip, drink, food, poles

Directions & Parking facilities

Via Brunnen - Gersau - Obergschwend.

Paid parking is available at the station of the Obergschwend-Rigi Burggeist aerial cableway.

Obergschwend, the starting point of the snowshoe hike, can be reached via Gersau by bus line AAGS 535.

Here is the timetable

Additional information

For the sake of wildlife:

In winter, wild animals need quiet retreat areas to survive. Please stay on the route to avoid disturbing the wildlife.

We ask you to keep your dog on a leash.

Author

Gäste-Service Rigi

Organization

Gäste-Service Rigi

Website

Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author

You shouldn’t miss the fine Gersauer cheese cake at the mountain inn Rigi Burggeist.

Safety guidelines

Please always follow the marked snowshoe signs.

Event

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