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Lake View route
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- 3.06 km long
- Difficulty: easy
- Condition: very easy
- Great panorama
- Hike

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

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

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- 0:50 h
- 3.06 km
- 2 m
- 169 m
- 1,435 m
- 1,605 m
- 170 m
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- Start: Rigi Staffel
- Destination: Rigi Kaltbad

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Pavements

Asphalt (15%)

Trail (64%)

Path (21%)

Best to visit

suitable

Depends on weather

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Directions

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

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Tour information

- Cable car tour
- Nature highlight
- Refreshment stop

Equipment

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

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Directions & Parking facilities

**Getting there**Exit A4 towards Küssnacht. Follow signs to Vitznau.

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**Parking**

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

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

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**Public transportation**

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

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Author

Gäste-Service Rigi

Organization

Schwyzer Wanderwege

Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author

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

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