--- title: "Rigi Lake View Walk" url: "https://www.luzern.com/en/tour/rigi-lake-view-walk-1" description: "This effortless high-altitude hike offers you magnificent views over the Swiss Plateau to the Black Forest and the Vosges. Let yourself be enchanted by spectacular views down to Lake Lucerne and Lake Zug. You can expect a great pleasure with minimal effort, as the path leads steadily downhill. 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, we ask you to dispose of your waste at the stations of the Rigi railways. Thank you." language: "en" type: "SportsActivityLocation" image: "https://dam.destination.one/2858689/23667b7d88bc5ed2171eb62c0d4b893a657bd3556938cbb52cd28464f341401e/.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Welcome to Lucerne > Special > Destination.Data Details > Tour" --- GPX Share Rigi Lake View Walk =================== - Tip - 3.96 km long - Difficulty: medium - Condition: very easy - Great panorama - Winter hiking - 1:10 h - 3.96 km - 2 m - 314 m - 1,435 m - 1,749 m - 314 m - - Start: Rigi Kulm - Destination: Rigi Kaltbad Rigi Kulm – Staffel – Staffelhöhe – Rigi Kaltbad Discover the winter magic on the Rigi now. This route is very popular with hikers of all ages. You walk steadily downhill, covering about 300 meters in altitude. This effortless high-altitude hike offers you magnificent views over the Swiss Plateau to the Black Forest and the Vosges. Let yourself be enchanted by spectacular views down to Lake Lucerne and Lake Zug. You can expect a great pleasure with minimal effort, as the path leads steadily downhill. **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, we ask you to dispose of your waste at the stations of the Rigi railways. Thank you. Read more Waypoints --------- View on map Start Start Rigi Kulm - Viewpoint Destination Destination Rigi Kaltbad Good to know ------------ Pavements Street (4%) Asphalt (32%) Gravel (2%) Trail (59%) Path (3%) Best to visit suitable Depends on weather - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec Directions Rigi Kulm (1797 m) – Staffel (1604 m) – Staffelhöhe (1565 m) – Rigi Kaltbad (1436 m)Rigi Kulm (1797 m) Read more Tour information - Cable car tour - Familiy-Friendly - Nature highlight - Refreshment stop Equipment Good winter equipment: hiking boots with good grip, rain jacket, drink, provisions, possibly poles. Read more Directions & Parking facilities **Getting there** Vitznau: A4 exit Küssnacht am Rigi, follow signs to Vitznau Goldau: A4 exit Goldau, follow signs to the A4 parking lot of the Rigi railways Read more **Parking** At the stations of the Rigi railways in Vitznau and Goldau A4 you will find paid parking facilities. However, we recommend public transport instead of the car: sit back, enjoy and also do something good for the environment. Read more **Public transportation** Rigi Kulm, the starting point of the hike, is conveniently accessible via Vitznau or Goldau by cogwheel railway. Read more Author Gäste-Service Rigi / Schwyzer Wanderwege Organization Gäste-Service Rigi Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author Hot sausage in the cold snow? Thanks to the covered fireplaces, a winter barbecue fun is possible even at freezing temperatures and snow. Read more Safety guidelines Please always follow the marked winter hiking trails. Read more Nearby ------ View on map - Event - concert - Show - Festival - Place of interest - Fireplace - Fireplace - Fireplace - Tours 2.21 km - Winter hiking 1.77 km - Winter hiking 2.41 km - Winter hiking Download GPX file - - - -