--- title: "Rigi northern flank" url: "https://www.luzern.com/en/tour/rigi-northern-flank" description: "There are certainly easier ways to enjoy the legendary Rigi panorama, but hardly more exciting ones. The path leads through picturesque forests, follows narrow rock ledges, and even squeezes under Nagelfluh overhangs. With increasing altitude, the view opens up over Lake Zug and as far as the Vosges and the Black Forest. After Tristenboden, the alpine key points of the route follow, colloquially called “Füedlibaggen”. Ladders, wire ropes, and iron rungs lead over steep rock passages that would otherwise be inaccessible to the alpine hiker. At Rigi Kulm, you briefly immerse yourself in a colorful tourist bustle before starting the descent to Rigi Dächli." language: "en" type: "SportsActivityLocation" image: "https://dam.destination.one/2860439/9ef5266ad42a4f4d3290e708c632a7da781a2d6346b1bf5f6dfb13f2f448cc69/.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Welcome to Lucerne > Special > Destination.Data Details > Tour" --- GPX Share Rigi northern flank =================== - Tip - 11.05 km long - Round trip - Difficulty: medium - Condition: medium - Great panorama - Hike Challenging mountain hike (T3) with an alpine flair through the mysterious northern flank of the Rigi. The technical key point of the route is colloquially also called "Füedlibaggen". There are certainly easier ways to enjoy the legendary Rigi panorama, but hardly more exciting ones. The path leads through picturesque forests, follows narrow rock ledges, and even squeezes under Nagelfluh overhangs. With increasing altitude, the view opens up over Lake Zug and as far as the Vosges and the Black Forest. After Tristenboden, the alpine key points of the route follow, colloquially called “Füedlibaggen”. Ladders, wire ropes, and iron rungs lead over steep rock passages that would otherwise be inaccessible to the alpine hiker. At Rigi Kulm, you briefly immerse yourself in a colorful tourist bustle before starting the descent to Rigi Dächli. Read more - 4:35 h - 11.05 km - 1,054 m - 1,054 m - 743 m - 1,797 m - 1,054 m - - Start: Schindlenbäch above Arth - Destination: Schindlenbäch above Arth Waypoints --------- View on map Start Start Schindlenbäch above Arth - Fireplace Destination Destination Schindlenbäch above Arth Good to know ------------ Pavements Asphalt (6%) Trail (39%) Path (55%) Best to visit suitable Depends on weather - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec Tour information - Cable car tour - Circular trail - Mountain summit - Refreshment stop Equipment Hiking boots with good tread or trekking shoes, rain jacket, drink, food, possibly poles. Read more Directions & Parking facilities **Getting there** Driving from the A4 motorway exit, turn left at the Herz Jesu parish church in Goldau and follow the Rigiweg to Schindlenbäch to the hiking signpost in front of the concrete bridge. Read more **Parking** On the left side of the road, you will find a gravel parking lot with a small wooden hut. Park the car there. Read more **Public transportation** This route is not easily accessible by public transport. From the Kehlmattli bus stop in Goldau, it is about a 45-minute walk to the starting point of the hike at Schindlenbäch. Read more Author Xaver Büeler Organization Schwyz Tourismus Safety guidelines Children and less experienced mountain hikers should be secured with a climbing rope at the key point. Alternatively, a via ferrata set can also be very helpful. Read more Nearby ------ View on map - Event - other events - other events - other events - Place of interest - mountain railway - Fireplace - Fireplace - Tours 5.29 km - Hike 4.41 km - Hike 9.78 km - Hike Download GPX file - -