--- title: "Rigi Felsenweg" url: "https://www.luzern.com/en/tour/rigi-felsenweg" description: "The Felsenweg is a section of the popular and beautiful high route along the former Rigi-Kaltbad-Scheidegg railway. Walk effortlessly over the mighty Unterstetten railway bridge and experience a piece of railway history. You will pass an old passenger carriage that now serves as a holiday home, a short tunnel, and a water station for the steam locomotives. The magnificent panorama of Lake Lucerne and the surrounding mountains is your constant companion. Lush green hills, wild meadows, and interesting rock formations line the path. Like a painting appears the splendid panorama with the shimmering lakes and the majestic Alps in the background. On the way, you will find cozy rest areas and fire pits for relaxing. If you prefer a leisurely stop, the alpine restaurants also offer a good option. The route remains varied until the destination Rigi Scheidegg and can also be walked in reverse. Notes You can find the current operating status of the railways and hiking trails here. So future generations can also enjoy the queen of the mountains, please dispose of your waste at the stations of the Rigi railways. Thank you." language: "en" type: "SportsActivityLocation" image: "https://dam.destination.one/2779220/e2527e03ba5803d5c5a09097db951225b831d17659f4040cd92b1876d1dc8283/.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Welcome to Lucerne > Special > Destination.Data Details > Tour" --- GPX Share Rigi Felsenweg ============== - Tip - 6.42 km long - Difficulty: easy - Condition: very easy - Great panorama - Hike **Rigi Wölfertschen-First – Rigi First - Felsenweg - Unterstetten – Hinder Dossen – Rigi Scheidegg** With the far-reaching panorama over Lake Lucerne and the captivating mountain backdrop, the stroll on the Felsenweg is one of the most beautiful on the Rigi. The Felsenweg is a section of the popular and beautiful high route along the former . Walk effortlessly over the mighty Unterstetten railway bridge and experience a piece of railway history. You will pass an old passenger carriage that now serves as a holiday home, a short tunnel, and a water station for the steam locomotives. The magnificent panorama of Lake Lucerne and the surrounding mountains is your constant companion. Lush green hills, wild meadows, and interesting rock formations line the path. Like a painting appears the splendid panorama with the shimmering lakes and the majestic Alps in the background. On the way, you will find cozy rest areas and fire pits for relaxing. If you prefer a leisurely stop, the alpine restaurants also offer a good option. The route remains varied until the destination Rigi Scheidegg and can also be walked in reverse. **Notes** You can find the current operating status of the railways and hiking trails . So future generations can also enjoy the queen of the mountains, please dispose of your waste at the stations of the Rigi railways. Thank you. Read more - 2:10 h - 6.42 km - 245 m - 72 m - 1,424 m - 1,643 m - 219 m - - Start: Station Wölfertschen-Rigi First - Destination: Rigi-Scheidegg Waypoints --------- View on map Start Start Station Wölfertschen-Rigi First - Fireplace - Fireplace - Playground - Playground Destination Destination Rigi-Scheidegg Show more Good to know ------------ Pavements Gravel (44%) Trail (55%) Path (1%) Best to visit suitable Depends on weather - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec Directions Rigi Wöfertschen-First (1453 m) – Rigi First-Felsenweg - Unterstetten (1451 m) – Hinder Dossen (1546 m) – Rigi Scheidegg (1656 m) Read more Tour information - Cable car tour - Culturally interesting - Nature highlight Equipment Hiking shoes with good tread or trekking shoes, rain jacket, drink, provisions, possibly poles. Read more Directions & Parking facilities **Getting there** Via motorway A4, exit Goldau. Read more **Parking** At the stations of the Rigi railways (Goldau and Kräbel), paid parking spaces are available. However, we recommend public transport instead of a car: Sit back, enjoy, and do something good for the environment. Read more **Public transportation** The journey is comfortably done by public transport. The for this hike includes the following train rides: - from Kräbel to Rigi Scheidegg by aerial cableway - from Wölfertschen to Kräbel by cog railway You can find the Rigi railways timetables . Read more Additional information Requirements for wheelchair users: difficult During the last 300 metres there is a gradient of approx. 14%. An accompanying person is recommended. Read more Author Gäste-Service Rigi / Schwyzer Wanderwege Organization Schwyzer Wanderwege Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author A refreshment break at Chalet Schild, with a magnificent view of the Alps, is highly recommended. Read more Safety guidelines The Felsenweg is closed in winter Read more Nearby ------ View on map - Event - other events - other events - other events - Place of interest - Fireplace - Fireplace - carriage ride - Tours 9.67 km - Hike 4.43 km - Hike 6.15 km - Hike Download GPX file - - - -