Rigi - The Path of Mark Twain

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10.81 km long
Difficulty: medium
condition: medium
Great panorama
Theme trail
  • 05:50 h
  • 1,361 m
  • 28 m
  • 439 m
  • 1,767 m
  • 1,328 m
  • 10.81 km
  • Start: Weggis
  • Destination: Rigi Kulm

Weggis - Felsentor - Rigi Kaltbad - Rigi Staffel - Rigi Kulm

In the footsteps of Mark Twain. This panoramic mountain hiking trail offers everything for a beautiful hiking day. After the ascent with appx. 1,350 metres of altitude difference, you will be rewarded with fantastic views for this strenuous hike.

Before passengers could comfortably reach the Queen of the Mountains with the first mountain railway in Europe from 1871 onwards, they took this traditional hiking trail from Weggis. So did the world-famous writer and globetrotter Mark Twain. In his book "A Trip to Mt. Rigi" he describes his ascent, which took him three days at that time. On the steep section during this path, 8 information boards invite you to take a breather. The signs take you into the world of the humorous and witty author, who magically describes the Rigi. This passage at the Felsentor is particularly romantic, almost mystical, where massive rock pillars pile up in the lightened mountain forest. From Rigi Kaltbad the hike leads along winding paths to the summit at 1,800 m above sea level.

For your information 

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

In order to let our next generation also be inspired from the Queen of the Mountains, may we ask you to dispose of your own waste at Rigi Stations. Thank you.

 

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Best to visit

suitable
Depends on weather

Directions

Weggis (435 m) – Felsentor (1120 m) – Rigi Kaltbad (1436 m) – Rigi Staffel (1604 m)– Rigi Kulm (1797 m)

Tour information

  • Cultural Interesting

  • Stop at an Inn

Equipment

High profiled hiking boots or trakking boots, rain jacket, drink, food and walking sticks when possible. 

Directions & Parking facilities

exit Küssnacht, direction Weggis village


exit Schwyz, direction Brunnen - Gersau - Weggis village


However, we recommend you to arrive by public transportations instead of cars: just lean back, enjoy and do something good for the environment.

In Weggis village you will find parking spaces for a fee.


Further information on parking

Get here is convenient by bus or boat from Küssnacht or from Brunnen.


Click here for the timetable

Additional information

Author

Gäste-Service Rigi / Schwyzer Wanderwege

Organization

Schwyzer Wanderwege

Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author

My own favourite place to relax is at the Felsentor (the rock gate), where I let the mystical atmosphere flow around me and absorb strength for the way further. The perfect place for just being alone. 

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Rigi - The Path of Mark Twain
6353 Weggis