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title: "Rigi Klösterliweg"
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description: "Along the route of the former Rigi-Scheidegg railway, this effortless but scenic path leads initially on a completely flat stretch to Rigi First. From the southern lakeside, the snow-covered Alpine peaks greet you. From Rigi First, there is a descent to the cozy alpine inn Heiri-Hütte, which invites you to a hearty Alpine snack. Afterwards, the walking path continues in elegant bends downhill to the historic pilgrimage site Klösterli, where numerous Capuchin monks once lived. The charming pilgrimage chapel \"Maria zum Schnee\" (built in 1689) is one of the most beautiful mountain chapels worldwide. By cogwheel railway, you reach Goldau, the traffic hub of the region. Notes You can find the current operating status of the railways and hiking trails here. So that future generations can also enjoy the Queen of the Mountains, please dispose of your waste at the stations of the Rigi railways. Thank you."
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Rigi Klösterliweg
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- 2.21 km long
- Difficulty: easy
- Condition: very easy
- Great panorama
- Winter hiking

Rigi Kaltbad - First - Rigi Klösterli

Set out on this easy hike, which scores with a magnificent view of Lake Lucerne and the mighty Alpine peaks.

Along the route of the former Rigi-Scheidegg railway, this effortless but scenic path leads initially on a completely flat stretch to Rigi First. From the southern lakeside, the snow-covered Alpine peaks greet you. From Rigi First, there is a descent to the cozy alpine inn Heiri-Hütte, which invites you to a hearty Alpine snack. Afterwards, the walking path continues in elegant bends downhill to the historic pilgrimage site Klösterli, where numerous Capuchin monks once lived. The charming pilgrimage chapel "Maria zum Schnee" (built in 1689) is one of the most beautiful mountain chapels worldwide. By cogwheel railway, you reach Goldau, the traffic hub of the region.

**Notes**

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

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

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- 0:45 h
- 2.21 km
- 23 m
- 143 m
- 1,311 m
- 1,453 m
- 142 m
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- Start: Rigi Kaltbad
- Destination: Rigi Klösterli

Waypoints
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Start

Start

Rigi Kaltbad

- carriage ride

Destination

Destination

Rigi Klösterli

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Pavements

Street (35%)

Asphalt (25%)

Gravel (24%)

Trail (16%)

Best to visit

suitable

Depends on weather

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Directions

Rigi Kaltbad (1436 m) - First (1443 m) - Rigi Klösterli (1302 m)

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Tour information

- Cable car tour
- Nature highlight
- Refreshment stop

Equipment

Good winter equipment: hiking boots with good tread, rain jacket, drink, provisions, possibly poles.

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Directions & Parking facilities

**Getting there**From the A4 exit Küssnacht towards Weggis - Vitznau

From the A4 exit Brunnen towards Vitznau - Weggis

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

However, we recommend public transport instead of the car: lean back, enjoy and do something good for the environment at the same time.

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**Public transportation**Rigi Kaltbad, the starting point of the hike, can be reached via Vitznau by the cogwheel railway or by the aerial cableway from Weggis.

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Author

Gäste-Service Rigi / Schwyzer Wanderwege

Organization

Rigi

Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author

I recommend stopping at the Hotel zum goldenen Hirschen. It is located at the destination of your hike.

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Safety guidelines

Please always follow the marked winter hiking paths.

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