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title: "Rigi Kulm via Rigi Kaltbad to Rigi Scheidegg"
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description: "The route starts at the highest peak of the Rigi and promises a gigantic panoramic view from Säntis to the Bernese Alps. This hike is an extension of the well-known “Panoramaweg”, which begins further down at Rigi Kaltbad and leads to Rigi Scheidegg. It follows the track of the old railway line of the Rigi Kaltbad-Scheidegg Bahn and uses its existing infrastructure such as bridges and tunnels. Notes The current operational status of the railways and hiking trails can be found here. So that future generations can also enjoy the Queen of the Mountains, we ask you to dispose of your waste at the Rigi Bahn stations. Thank you."
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Rigi Kulm via Rigi Kaltbad to Rigi Scheidegg
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- 10.20 km long
- Difficulty: medium
- Condition: easy
- Great panorama
- Hike

Rigi Kulm - Rigi Kaltbad - First - Unterstetten - Hinter Dossen - Rigi Scheidegg

The route starts at the highest peak of the Rigi and promises a gigantic panoramic view from Säntis to the Bernese Alps. This hike is an extension of the well-known “Panoramaweg”, which begins further down at Rigi Kaltbad and leads to Rigi Scheidegg. It follows the track of the old railway line of the  and uses its existing infrastructure such as bridges and tunnels.

Notes

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

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

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- 2:50 h
- 10.20 km
- 217 m
- 325 m
- 1,431 m
- 1,749 m
- 318 m
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- Start: Rigi Kulm
- Destination: Rigi Scheidegg

Waypoints
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Start

Start

Rigi Kulm

- Fireplace

- Fireplace

Destination

Destination

Rigi Scheidegg

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Pavements

Asphalt (23%)

Gravel (6%)

Trail (59%)

Path (12%)

Best to visit

suitable

Depends on weather

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Directions

Rigi Kulm (1797 m) - Rigi Kaltbad (1436 m) - First (1453 m) - Unterstetten (1451 m) - Hinter Dossen (1546 m) - Rigi Scheidegg (1656 m)

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Tour information

- Barrier-free
- Cable car tour
- Mountain summit
- Nature highlight
- Refreshment stop
- Tour with dog

Equipment

Hiking shoes with good tread or trekking shoes, rain jacket, drink, snacks, possibly poles.

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Directions & Parking facilities

**Getting there**

Take the A4 Goldau or Küssnacht-Vitznau exit.

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**Parking**

Paid parking is available at the Rigi Bahn stations in Vitznau and Goldau A4.

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

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**Public transportation**

You can reach the Rigi Kulm station by cogwheel train from Vitznau or Goldau.

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Author

Schwyzer Wanderwege

Organization

Schwyzer Wanderwege

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