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title: "Rigi North route"
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description: "Since the 17th century, pilgrims and the first naturalists have been drawn to the Rigi by this path. From the Kräbel stop, the trail leads through romantic wild forest areas - where, according to legend, the devil once dwelled - to the Dächli. There, about 400 years ago, the legendary Dächli landlady welcomed the very first Rigi visitors in her inn. The traditional Rigi alp farms Schwändi and Trib offer insights into the craft of mountain agriculture and sell natural products. The highlight of this route is the striking Rotstock summit, where every summit climber is rewarded with a fantastic panoramic view for their effort. 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 rubbish at the stations of the Rigi railways. Thank you."
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Rigi North route
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- 9.67 km long
- Difficulty: medium
- Condition: medium
- Great panorama
- Hike

Kräbel – Dächli – Schwändi – Trib – First – Rotstock – Rigi Staffelhöhe

The Rigi North route is a demanding hike, which we only recommend for experienced hikers. The effort of the ascent is rewarded by the wonderful panoramic views.

Since the 17th century, pilgrims and the first naturalists have been drawn to the Rigi by this path. From the Kräbel stop, the trail leads through romantic wild forest areas - where, according to legend, the devil once dwelled - to the Dächli. There, about 400 years ago, the legendary Dächli landlady welcomed the very first Rigi visitors in her inn. The traditional Rigi alp farms Schwändi and Trib offer insights into the craft of mountain agriculture and sell natural products. The highlight of this route is the striking Rotstock summit, where every summit climber is rewarded with a fantastic panoramic view for their effort.

**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 rubbish at the stations of the Rigi railways. Thank you.

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- 4:20 h
- 9.67 km
- 993 m
- 190 m
- 760 m
- 1,657 m
- 897 m
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- Start: Kräbel
- Destination: Rigi Staffelhöhe

Waypoints
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Start

Start

Kräbel

- Fireplace

Destination

Destination

Rigi Staffelhöhe

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Pavements

Path (100%)

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Directions

Kräbel (763 m) – Dächli (947 m) – Schwändi (1473 m) – Trib – First (1484 m) – Rotstock (1658 m) – Rigi Staffelhöhe (1565 m)

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Tour information

- Culturally interesting
- Refreshment stop

Equipment

Sturdy footwear and weather-appropriate clothing recommended.

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Directions & Parking facilities

**Getting there**

Take the Goldau exit on the A4 motorway and then continue to the Kräbel parking lot.

Information about arrival and parking can be found .

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**Parking**

At the stations of the Rigi railways (Goldau A4, Kräbel) paid parking is available.

However, we recommend public transport instead of car: sit back, enjoy and do something good for the environment.

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**Public transportation**

The starting point Kräbel can be reached in a few minutes by cogwheel railway from Arth-Goldau.

Timetables of the Rigi railways can be found .

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Author

Gäste-Service Rigi

Organization

Schwyzer Wanderwege

Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author

Enjoy the magnificent panoramic view from the Rotstock - for me the most beautiful viewpoint on the Rigi!

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