Lake View route

Tip
3.06 km long
Difficulty: easy
Condition: very easy
Great panorama
Hike
  • 0:50 h
  • 3.06 km
  • 2 m
  • 169 m
  • 1,435 m
  • 1,605 m
  • 170 m
  • Start: Rigi Staffel
  • Destination: Rigi Kaltbad

Rigi Staffel - Rigi Staffelhöhe - Känzeli - Rigi Kaltbad

Leisurely hike with a gigantic panoramic view of mountains and lakes.

The starting point of this effortless high-altitude hike is the Rigi Staffel train station. Treat yourself to a break at the Känzeli viewing platform and enjoy the spectacular deep view of the Kreuztrichter of Lake Lucerne.

The hike can also be done in the opposite direction.

Notes

The current operating status of the trains and hiking trails can be found here.

So that future generations can also enjoy the Queen of the Mountains, please dispose of your waste at the Rigi Bahn stations. Thank you.

Good to know

Pavements

Asphalt
Trail
Path

Best to visit

suitable
Depends on weather

Directions

Rigi Staffel (1604 m) - Rigi Staffelhöhe (1565 m) - Känzeli (1464 m) - Rigi Kaltbad (1436 m)

Tour information

  • Mountain Railway Tour

  • Nature Highlight

  • Stop at an Inn

Equipment

Hiking shoes with good grip or trekking shoes, rain jacket, drink, provisions, possibly poles.

Directions & Parking facilities

Exit A4 towards Küssnacht. Follow signs to Vitznau.

At the Rigi Bahn station in Vitznau, paid parking spaces are available.

More information about arrival and parking

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

You can reach the Rigi Staffel station by cogwheel train from Vitznau.

Here is the timetable

Author

Gäste-Service Rigi

Organization

Schwyzer Wanderwege

Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author

A refreshing bath after the hike in the Mineral Bath & SPA in Rigi Kaltbad relaxes muscles and senses and gives strength for everyday life.

Nearby

Contact

Lake View route
6410 Goldau