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title: "Rigi Bildstöckli Way"
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description: "Attention summit climbers. The Rotstock offers a magnificent 360° panoramic view, which many find even more fascinating than the view from the Rigi Kulm summit. In addition to the Alpine panorama and the view of the Swiss Plateau, a summit section of the Queen of the Mountains can also be seen. The two railway lines of the Rigi railways appear under your feet like a model landscape. The ascent from Kaltbad passes through pleasant forest areas and is lined with 14 small crucifix stations. At the Rotstock, rest benches amid a beautiful meadow of flowers invite you to rest at the summit. A short descent then continues to Rigi Staffel, where the train lines from Vitznau and Goldau meet. Notes The current operating status of the railways and hiking trails can be found here. So that future generations can also enjoy the Queen of the Mountains, please dispose of your rubbish at the stations of the Rigi railways. Thank you."
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Rigi Bildstöckli Way
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- 2.64 km long
- Difficulty: easy
- Condition: very easy
- Great panorama
- Hike

Rigi Kaltbad – Rotstock – Rigi Staffel

A steep path leads from Rigi Kaltbad to the Rotstock viewpoint. But you will see, the effort is worth it. Sit down on a rest bench and take in the phenomenal panoramic view.

Attention summit climbers. The Rotstock offers a magnificent 360° panoramic view, which many find even more fascinating than the view from the Rigi Kulm summit. In addition to the Alpine panorama and the view of the Swiss Plateau, a summit section of the Queen of the Mountains can also be seen. The two railway lines of the Rigi railways appear under your feet like a model landscape.

The ascent from Kaltbad passes through pleasant forest areas and is lined with 14 small crucifix stations. At the Rotstock, rest benches amid a beautiful meadow of flowers invite you to rest at the summit. A short descent then continues to Rigi Staffel, where the train lines from Vitznau and Goldau meet.

**Notes**

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

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

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- 1:00 h
- 2.64 km
- 238 m
- 51 m
- 1,438 m
- 1,654 m
- 216 m
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- Start: Rigi Kaltbad
- Destination: Rigi Staffel

Waypoints
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Start

Start

Rigi Kaltbad

- carriage ride

Destination

Destination

Rigi Staffel

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Pavements

Asphalt (21%)

Trail (17%)

Path (62%)

Best to visit

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Directions

Rigi Kaltbad (1436 m) – Rotstock (1659 m) – Rigi Staffel (1604 m)

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Tour information

- Refreshment stop

Equipment

Sturdy footwear and weather-appropriate clothing recommended.

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Directions & Parking facilities

**Getting there**Via motorway A4, exit Küssnacht towards Weggis, Vitznau.

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**Parking**At the stations of the Rigi railways, paid parking spaces are available.

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

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**Public transportation**You can reach Rigi Kaltbad by cogwheel train from Vitznau or by cable car from Weggis.

 you will find the timetable of the Rigi railways.

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Author

Gäste-Service Rigi

Organization

Schwyzer Wanderwege

Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author

Enjoy a fine picnic on the rest benches at the Rotstock viewpoint and watch the activity of the two cogwheel trains.

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