Rigi Tell Path
As an ideal warm-up phase, walk on a flat route to the fantastic viewpoint Känzeli. Here you will also find a memorial plaque with Goethe’s diary entry on the occasion of his Rigi visit.
Although Queen Victoria of England rode the following section on horseback, the second part can be walked comfortably. A steep but harmless uphill path leads you through shady forest areas, over Alp Räb and Chrüzboden, to the cozy alpine inn Ruodisegg. From there, the path becomes flatter again up to Seebodenalp and then gently descends to Küssnacht, where Wilhelm Tell once ended Gessler in the Hohlen Gasse.
Notes
The current operational status of the railways and hiking trails can be found 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 railways. Thank you.
- 3:00 h
- 8.49 km
- 49 m
- 1,038 m
- 448 m
- 1,484 m
- 1,036 m
- Start: Rigi Kaltbad
- Destination: Küssnacht am Rigi
Waypoints
Good to know
Pavements
- Unknown (1%)Asphalt (10%)Trail (89%)
Best to visit
- suitableDepends on weather
Directions
- Rigi Kaltbad (1436 m) – Känzeli (1464 m) – Alp Räb (1124 m) – Chrüzboden (1056 m) – Alp Ruodisegg (1040 m) – Seebodenalp (1020 m) - Küssnacht am Rigi (456 m)
Tour information
Culturally interesting
Refreshment stop
Equipment
Sturdy footwear and weather-appropriate clothing are recommended.
Directions & Parking facilities
- Getting thereVia motorway A4, exit Küssnacht direction Weggis, VitznauParking
Paid parking spaces are available at the stations of the Rigi railways.
However, we recommend public transport instead of a car: lean back, enjoy, and do something good for the environment at the same time.
Public transportationThe Rigi Kaltbad station can be comfortably reached by cogwheel train from Vitznau or by cable car from Weggis.
The timetables of the Rigi railways can be found here.
Additional information
A visit to the historic Hohlen Gasse is worthwhile.
Author
Gäste-Service Rigi
Organization
Schwyzer Wanderwege
Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author
My personal tip: Enjoy the unique view from Känzeli over the Kreuztrichter of Lake Lucerne.
