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title: "Rigi - Seebodenalp \"Grüezi Weg\""
url: "https://www.luzern.com/en/tour/rigi-seebodenalp-grueezi-weg"
description: "This pleasurable descent from the Rigi summit is one of the most popular hiking routes on the Queen of the Mountains. The route offers fascinating distant views of the Alpine chain and the Central Plateau and can still be managed without great effort. From Rigi Staffel, the path becomes steeper and provides a good workout for the knee and calf muscles. Incidentally, this section was also mastered by Queen Victoria of England on horseback in 1868. 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, we kindly ask you to dispose of your waste at the Rigi railway stations. Thank you."
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Rigi - Seebodenalp "Grüezi Weg"
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- 4.43 km long
- Difficulty: easy
- Condition: very easy
- Great panorama
- Hike

Rigi Kulm – Rigi Staffel – Holderen – Seebodenalp

An impressive mountain experience awaits you, featuring breathtaking panoramic views and pristine nature.

The "Grüezi-Weg" is especially popular among locals.

This pleasurable descent from the Rigi summit is one of the most popular hiking routes on the Queen of the Mountains. The route offers fascinating distant views of the Alpine chain and the Central Plateau and can still be managed without great effort.

From Rigi Staffel, the path becomes steeper and provides a good workout for the knee and calf muscles. Incidentally, this section was also mastered by Queen Victoria of England on horseback in 1868.

**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, we kindly ask you to dispose of your waste at the Rigi railway stations. Thank you.

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- 1:30 h
- 4.43 km
- 7 m
- 744 m
- 1,019 m
- 1,763 m
- 744 m
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- Start: Rigi Kulm
- Destination: Seebodenalp

Waypoints
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Start

Start

Rigi Kulm

- Fireplace

Destination

Destination

Seebodenalp

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Pavements

Street (36%)

Trail (47%)

Path (16%)

Best to visit

suitable

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Directions

Rigi Kulm (1748 m) – Rigi Staffel (1604 m) – Holderen (1116 m) – Seebodenalp (1020 m)

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Tour information

- Refreshment stop

Equipment

Sturdy footwear and weather-appropriate clothing recommended.

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Directions & Parking facilities

**Getting there**Take motorway A4 to the Goldau exit or the Küssnacht exit towards Weggis - Vitznau.

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**Parking**Paid parking is available at the Rigi railway stations.

We recommend public transport instead of car: Sit back, enjoy, and do something good for the environment.

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**Public transportation**The Rigi Kulm station is accessible by cogwheel train from Arth-Goldau or Vitznau.

Timetables for the Rigi railways can be found .

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Author

Gäste-Service Rigi

Organization

Schwyzer Wanderwege

Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author

Treat yourself to a breather on the lovely Seebodenalp before taking the aerial cableway down to Küssnacht.

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