Schwyzer Höhenweg Stage 1: Küssnacht a.R. – Rigi
The first stage of the Schwyzer Höhenweg contains numerous stops with a high experience value. Make a first stop at the Gesslerburg and embark on the historic castle tour. Then follows a hiking section past typical Küssnacht farms before quickly ascending to the Seebodenalp. At the Seebodenalp, you will be rewarded with a fantastic view of the Pilatus and the Prealps. The route continues leisurely to the Holderen alp and then through the cozy Rigi forest and through the Bänderen to Rigi-Staffel.
Notes
The current operational status of the cable cars and hiking trails can be found here.
To ensure that future generations can also enjoy the Queen of the Mountains, we ask you to dispose of your waste at the stations of the Rigi railways. Thank you.
- 3:45 h
- 8.48 km
- 1,166 m
- 22 m
- 432 m
- 1,597 m
- 1,165 m
- Start: Küssnacht
- Destination: Rigi-Staffel
Waypoints
Good to know
Pavements
Best to visit
Directions
Küssnacht (434 m) - Gesslerburg (518 m) - Alpenhof (555 m) - Seebodenalp (1020 m) - Holderen (1116 m) - Rütlersplangg (1188 m) - Bänderen - Rigi Staffel (1604 m)
Tour information
Mountain Railway Tour
Stop at an Inn
Equipment
Hiking shoes with good tread or trekking shoes, rain jacket, drink, provisions, possibly poles.
Directions & Parking facilities
Via motorway A4, exit Küssnacht, then via Zuger and Nordstrasse to the center.
However, we recommend public transport instead of a car: lean back, enjoy, and also do something good for the environment.
In Küssnacht, various paid parking lots are available to you.
The journey is conveniently made by train and bus:
With the SBB to Küssnacht. SBB Timetable Line 29 Meggen-Merlischachen-Küssnacht; Line 2 Schwyz-Küssnacht
Additional information
Alternatively, you can take the aerial cableway from Küssnacht to the Seebodenalp. More details
Author
Gäste-Service Rigi / Schwyzer Wanderwege
Organization
Schwyzer Wanderwege
Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author
A short break at the Seebodenalp is highly recommended. Enjoy the view of the Küssnacht lake basin and the Pilatus.
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