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title: "Rigi - Mark Twain Trail"
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description: "Before guests could comfortably reach the Queen of the Mountains from 1871 with the first mountain railway in Europe, they used this traditional hiking path from Weggis. So did the writer and globetrotter Mark Twain. In his book \"A Trip to Mt. Rigi\" he describes his ascent, which took him three days at the time. On the partly steep path, 8 information boards invite you to rest. The signs take you into the world of the humorous and witty author, who magically describes the Rigi. Especially romantic, almost mystical, is the passage at the Felsentor, where massive rock pillars pile up in the open mountain forest. From Rigi Kaltbad, the hike leads on winding paths to the summit at 1,800 m above sea level. 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."
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Rigi - Mark Twain Trail
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- 10.81 km long
- Difficulty: medium
- Condition: medium
- Great panorama
- Theme trail

Weggis – Felsentor – Rigi Kaltbad – Rigi Staffel – Rigi Kulm

Following in the footsteps of Mark Twain. This scenic mountain hike offers everything for a beautiful hiking day. After the ascent of just over 1,350 meters in altitude, you will be rewarded with fantastic views for the hiking effort.

Before guests could comfortably reach the Queen of the Mountains from 1871 with the first mountain railway in Europe, they used this traditional hiking path from Weggis. So did the writer and globetrotter Mark Twain. In his book "A Trip to Mt. Rigi" he describes his ascent, which took him three days at the time. On the partly steep path, 8 information boards invite you to rest. The signs take you into the world of the humorous and witty author, who magically describes the Rigi. Especially romantic, almost mystical, is the passage at the Felsentor, where massive rock pillars pile up in the open mountain forest. From Rigi Kaltbad, the hike leads on winding paths to the summit at 1,800 m above sea level.

**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.

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- 5:50 h
- 10.81 km
- 1,361 m
- 28 m
- 439 m
- 1,767 m
- 1,328 m
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- Start: Weggis
- Destination: Rigi Kulm

Waypoints
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Start

Start

Weggis

- carriage ride

- Fireplace

Destination

Destination

Rigi Kulm

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Good to know
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Pavements

Asphalt (26%)

Gravel (15%)

Trail (47%)

Path (11%)

Best to visit

suitable

Depends on weather

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Directions

Weggis (435 m) – Felsentor (1120 m) – Rigi Kaltbad (1436 m) – Rigi Staffel (1604 m)– Rigi Kulm (1797 m)

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Tour information

- Cable car tour
- Culturally interesting
- Refreshment stop

Equipment

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

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Directions & Parking facilities

**Getting there**

From Küssnacht towards Weggis village

From Schwyz towards Brunnen - Gersau - Weggis village

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

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**Parking**

In the village of Weggis, paid parking spaces are available.

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**Public transportation**

The journey is convenient by bus or boat from Küssnacht or Brunnen.

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Additional information

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Author

Gäste-Service Rigi / Schwyzer Wanderwege

Organization

Schwyzer Wanderwege

Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author

My personal favorite place to linger is at the Felsentor, where I let the mystical atmosphere affect me and gather strength for the further way. The perfect place to just be.

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