--- title: "Rigi - Nature Treasures Trail" url: "https://www.luzern.com/en/tour/rigi-nature-treasures-trail" description: "Breathtaking views over vertical rock faces and enchanting nature characterize the Nature Treasures trail from Rigi Kaltbad to Hinterbergen. Throughout the route, the mighty Alpine peaks – partly covered with \"eternal snow\" – greet you from the horizon. A large part of the path leads over lush alpine meadows. From Rigi First, 12 information boards provide insights into the biodiversity and natural treasures of the Rigi. Favored by the rock formations, natural history, and the mild lake climate, rich plant and animal life has developed on the south side of the Rigi. From Rigi Unterstetten follows a short ascent to the lakeside path, which leads always downhill via the Glettialp to Hinterbergen. Below lies Lake Lucerne with its unmistakable bays. From Hinterbergen, the aerial cableway takes you back to Vitznau. 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 Rigi railway stations. Thank you." language: "en" type: "SportsActivityLocation" image: "https://dam.destination.one/2779304/1e77509dc3cacab4d421222627f7ac8b62cc799ae440c6be758abe756ec336a9/.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Welcome to Lucerne > Special > Destination.Data Details > Tour" --- GPX Share Rigi - Nature Treasures Trail ============================= - Tip - 5.74 km long - Difficulty: medium - Condition: easy - Great panorama - Theme trail Rigi Kaltbad – Rigi First – Unterstetten – Seeweg – Glettialp – Hinterbergen The hike from Rigi Kaltbad leads flat along the former track of the Rigi-Kaltbad-Scheidegg-Bahn (1874 to 1931). From Rigi First you reach Unterstetten via the rock path. Breathtaking views over vertical rock faces and enchanting nature characterize the Nature Treasures trail from Rigi Kaltbad to Hinterbergen. Throughout the route, the mighty Alpine peaks – partly covered with "eternal snow" – greet you from the horizon. A large part of the path leads over lush alpine meadows. From Rigi First, 12 information boards provide insights into the biodiversity and natural treasures of the Rigi. Favored by the rock formations, natural history, and the mild lake climate, rich plant and animal life has developed on the south side of the Rigi. From Rigi Unterstetten follows a short ascent to the lakeside path, which leads always downhill via the Glettialp to Hinterbergen. Below lies Lake Lucerne with its unmistakable bays. From Hinterbergen, the aerial cableway takes you back to Vitznau. **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 Rigi railway stations. Thank you. Read more - 2:30 h - 5.74 km - 94 m - 469 m - 1,063 m - 1,487 m - 424 m - - Start: Rigi Kaltbad - Destination: Hinterbergen Waypoints --------- View on map Start Start Rigi Kaltbad - Playground - carriage ride - Fireplace Destination Destination Hinterbergen Show more Good to know ------------ Pavements Street (20%) Gravel (7%) Trail (59%) Path (14%) Best to visit suitable Depends on weather - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec Directions Rigi Kaltbad (1437 m) – Rigi First (1453 m) – Rock path – Rigi Unterstetten (1451 m) – Lakeside path – Glettialp (1390 m) – Hinterbergen (1063 m) Read more Tour information - Cable car tour - Nature highlight - Refreshment stop Equipment Hiking boots with good tread or trekking shoes, rain jacket, drink, food, possibly poles. Read more Directions & Parking facilities **Getting there** From the A4 exit Brunnen towards Vitznau - Weggis From the A4 exit Küssnacht towards Weggis - Vitznau Read more **Parking** At the stations of the Rigi railways, paid parking is available. However, we recommend public transport instead of driving: sit back, enjoy and do something good for the environment. Read more **Public transportation** Rigi Kaltbad, the starting point of the hike, is accessible via Vitznau by cogwheel railway or by the Weggis aerial cableway. Read more Author Gäste-Service Rigi / Schwyzer Wanderwege Organization Schwyzer Wanderwege Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author I can only recommend a short break on one of the numerous seating areas. Discover the lightness of being. Read more Nearby ------ View on map - Event - other events - Gastronomy - other events - Place of interest - carriage ride - Thermal bath - Playground - Tours 10.81 km - Theme trail 5.07 km - Theme trail 2.00 km - Theme trail Download GPX file - - - -