Kaltbad – Känzeli – Staffelhöhe – Kaltbad (Accessible / JST)

Tip
2.96 km long
Round trip
Difficulty: difficult
Condition: very difficult
Great panorama
Hike
  • 1:30 h
  • 2.96 km
  • 132 m
  • 133 m
  • 1,435 m
  • 1,568 m
  • 133 m
  • Start: Rigi Kaltbad
  • Destination: Rigi Kaltbad

The JST – Mountaindrive all-terrain wheelchair opens up entirely new perspectives of mobility. Hiking trails that are considered impossible with a manual wheelchair are pure enjoyment with the JST! Hike together far from asphalt roads and experience and enjoy the Queen of the Mountains up close.

With the help of the JST Multidrive donated by the Cerebral Foundation, this has been possible on the Rigi since spring 2021 for wheelchair users as well. Thanks to a highly powerful electric motor, not only bumpy hiking trails but also steep inclines can be mastered easily.

After arriving at Rigi Kaltbad (it is recommended to arrive via the cable car from Weggis), the JST Mountaindrive can be collected at the DLZ Kaltbad after prior reservation and a short instruction by the staff of the Tourist Info.

The wheelchair may only be used on predefined routes. Map material with route information is provided on site or can already be downloaded here in advance.

Notes

You can find the current operating status of the railways and hiking trails here.

So that future generations can enjoy the Queen of the Mountains, we ask you to dispose of your waste at the stations of the Rigi railways. Thank you.

Good to know

Pavements

Asphalt
Trail
Path

Best to visit

suitable
Depends on weather

Directions

From the mountain station of the Weggis - Rigi Kaltbad cable car, the natural road comfortably leads to Känzeli, one of the most beautiful viewpoints of the Rigi. On the next section of the path, after Rigi Staffelhöhe, the path steadily ascends. From Staffelhöhe, you can comfortably return to Rigi Kaltbad on the paved road.

Tour information

  • Barrier-Free

  • Loop Road

  • Nature Highlight

  • Stop at an Inn

Directions & Parking facilities

It is recommended to arrive via Weggis with the Weggis-Rigi Kaltbad cable car. The railway staff will be happy to assist you with operating the transport lift.

More information on arrival.

Paid disabled parking spaces are available at the Vitznau and Weggis stations.
Arrival at Rigi Kaltbad is possible by cogwheel train from Vitznau or cable car from Weggis. 

Author

Rita Baggenstos

Organization

Schwyzer Wanderwege

Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author

At the Känzeli viewpoint, it is worth staying a little longer and letting your gaze wander over Lake Lucerne.

Safety guidelines

The range of the wheelchair depends greatly on various factors. These include, among others, the daily temperature, altitude meters, but also the driving style and the weight of the user. We have designed the routes so that the battery life will safely bring you back to the starting point.

Emergency call: 144, first aid   

Nearby

Contact

Kaltbad – Känzeli – Staffelhöhe – Kaltbad (Accessible / JST)
6356 Rigi Kaltbad