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title: "Rigi Schwändi Trail"
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description: "This challenging route is suitable for summit seekers who enjoy putting in the mountain effort. From the pilgrimage site Rigi Klösterli with its impressive Baroque chapel, the path steadily ascends to Alp Schwändi. At Chäserenholz, you should definitely visit the local alpine herdsman and try his spicy Rigi cheese. The idyllic alpine inn invites you to a well-deserved break. Enjoy the view of the snowy mountain peaks before tackling the final ascent. At the end, you reach Rigi Kulm, the highest point of the Rigi, where the panoramic views over the Swiss Plateau and the Alps richly reward the efforts of this summit hike. Notes You can find the current operating status of the railways and hiking trails here. To ensure that future generations can also enjoy the Queen of the Mountains, please dispose of your waste at the stations of the Rigi Railway. Thank you."
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Rigi Schwändi Trail
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- 3.52 km long
- Difficulty: difficult
- Condition: very difficult
- Great panorama
- Winter hiking

Rigi Klösterli – lower Schwändihütte – Schwändi – Alp Chäserenholz – Rigi Kulm
A short hike that packs a punch. Over about 4 km of trail, you will overcome nearly 500 meters of elevation.

This challenging route is suitable for summit seekers who enjoy putting in the mountain effort. From the pilgrimage site Rigi Klösterli with its impressive Baroque chapel, the path steadily ascends to Alp Schwändi. At Chäserenholz, you should definitely visit the local alpine herdsman and try his spicy Rigi cheese. The idyllic alpine inn invites you to a well-deserved break. Enjoy the view of the snowy mountain peaks before tackling the final ascent.

At the end, you reach Rigi Kulm, the highest point of the Rigi, where the panoramic views over the Swiss Plateau and the Alps richly reward the efforts of this summit hike.

**Notes**

You can find the current operating status of the railways and hiking trails

To ensure that future generations can also enjoy the Queen of the Mountains, please dispose of your waste at the stations of the Rigi Railway. Thank you.

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- 1:30 h
- 3.52 km
- 469 m
- 35 m
- 1,288 m
- 1,752 m
- 464 m
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- Start: Rigi Klösterli
- Destination: Rigi Kulm

Waypoints
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Start

Start

Rigi Klösterli

- Outdoor pool

Destination

Destination

Rigi Kulm

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Pavements

Unknown (55%)

Asphalt (6%)

Gravel (5%)

Trail (33%)

Path (1%)

Best to visit

suitable

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Directions

Rigi Klösterli (1302 m) – lower Schwändihütte (1409 m) – Schwändi (1473 m) – Alp Chäserenholz (1577 m) – Rigi Kulm (1797 m)

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Tour information

- Cable car tour
- Refreshment stop

Equipment

Good winter equipment: hiking boots with good tread, rain jacket, drink, provisions, possibly poles.

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Directions & Parking facilities

**Getting there**Goldau: A4 Goldau exit, follow signs to the A4 parking lot of the Rigi Railway.

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**Parking**At the Rigi Railway station in Goldau A4, paid parking is available.

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

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**Public transportation**Rigi Klösterli, the starting point of the hike, is easily accessible via Goldau with the Rigi Railway.

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Author

Gäste-Service Rigi / Schwyzer Wanderwege

Organization

Rigi

Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author

At the Alp Chäserenholz mountain inn, I usually enjoy a piece of Rigi cheese and a fine coffee.

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Safety guidelines

Please always follow the marked winter hiking trail.

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