- 1:15 h
- 4.08 km
- 12 m
- 444 m
- 1,311 m
- 1,752 m
- 441 m
- Start: Rigi Kulm
- Destination: Rigi Klösterli
Those who like to hike off the beaten paths will find relaxation in the quiet mountain nature on this route. First, you will have a view of the majestically towering Mythen and the impressive rockslide area at Rossberg. Even today, you can clearly see where in 1806 more than 20 million cubic meters of rock broke loose, burying the village of Goldau beneath it. In the lower section, the path leads through romantic mountain forests to Rigi Klösterli. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe already stayed overnight here on his first Swiss trip (1775). He was inspired by the enchanting Rigi and noted that "around me is the glory of the world." Discover breathtaking distant and deep views yourself.
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, we ask you to dispose of your waste at the stations of the Rigi railways. Thank you.
Waypoints
Good to know
Pavements
Best to visit
Directions
Rigi Kulm (1752 m) – Kulmhütte (1673 m) – Alpwirtschaft Chäserenholz - Obere Schwändihütte (1473 m) – Alpkäserei Trieb - Des Alpes – Rigi Klösterli (1302 m)
Tour information
Cultural Interesting
Equipment
Sturdy footwear is recommended for the somewhat steeper sections between Rigi Kulm and Rigi Klösterli.
Directions & Parking facilities
Motorway A4, exit (No. 36) Küssnacht, main road to Vitznau.
Motorway A2, exit (No. 36) Altdorf/Flüelen, Axen road to Brunnen, main road to Vitznau.
Motorway A4, exit (No. 38) Goldau, after approx. 200m the A4 parking lot is located directly on the line of the Rigi railway.
Further information on how to get there can be found here.
Paid parking is available at the stations of the Rigi railways.
However, we recommend public transport instead of a car: Sit back, enjoy, and also do something good for the environment.
Rigi Kulm can be reached by cogwheel railway from Vitznau or Arth-Goldau in less than an hour.
The hiking ticket for this hike includes the following train rides:
- from Goldau to Rigi Kulm by cogwheel railway
- from Rigi Klösterli to Goldau by cogwheel railway
You can find the timetables of the Rigi railways here.
Author
Gäste-Service Rigi
Organization
Schwyzer Wanderwege
Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author
Enjoy the silence of nature on this hike.
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