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title: "Sledding trail Rigi Burggeist-Gschwend"
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description: "Over 4 kilometers, from Rigi Burggeist to Gschwend, sledding enthusiasts get their money's worth. The start is at 1551 meters above sea level, at Rigi Burggeist. Via Gätterli Pass, the slope runs down to Gschwend, where the Obergschwend-Rigi Burggeist cable car takes the sledders back to Rigi Burggeist. No prior experience is required for sledding, but consideration, quick reactions, good judgement, and good footwear are important for everyone's safety. Notes Dogs are not allowed on the sledding trails. So 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. You can find the current operational status of the railways and sledding slopes here."
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Sledding trail Rigi Burggeist-Gschwend
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- 3.46 km long
- Difficulty: easy
- Condition: very easy
- Tobogganing

Rigi Burggeist - Rotstock - Gätterli - Gschwend

The thrilling sledding route from Rigi Burggeist guarantees fun and a beautiful view away from the tourist crowds

Over 4 kilometers, from Rigi Burggeist to Gschwend, sledding enthusiasts get their money's worth. The start is at 1551 meters above sea level, at Rigi Burggeist. Via Gätterli Pass, the slope runs down to Gschwend, where the Obergschwend-Rigi Burggeist cable car takes the sledders back to Rigi Burggeist.

No prior experience is required for sledding, but consideration, quick reactions, good judgement, and good footwear are important for everyone's safety.

**Notes**

- Dogs are not allowed on the sledding trails.
- So 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.

You can find the current operational status of the railways and sledding slopes

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- 0:30 h
- 3.46 km
- 504 m
- 1,048 m
- 1,552 m
- 504 m
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- Start: Rigi Burggeist
- Destination: Gschwend

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Pavements

Street (5%)

Asphalt (37%)

Trail (56%)

Path (3%)

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Depends on weather

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Directions

Rigi Burggeist (1551 m) - Rotstock (1277 m) - Gätterli (1189 m) - Gschwend (1011 m)

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Tour information

- Refreshment stop

Equipment

Good winter equipment: clothing adapted to the weather, hiking shoes with good grip, gloves, helmet. You can rent sleds directly at the mountain station of the Obergschwend - Rigi Burggeist cable car.

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Directions & Parking facilities

**Getting there**Via Brunnen - Gersau - Obergschwend. With the Obergschwend-Rigi Burggeist cable car to Rigi Burggeist or via Goldau with the Kräbel-Rigi Scheidegg cable car.

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**Parking**At the stations of the Kräbel-Rigi Scheidegg and Obergschwend-Rigi Burggeist cable cars, paid parking is available.

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

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**Public transportation**Rigi Burggeist, the starting point of the sledding slope, is accessible via Goldau with the Kräbel-Rigi Scheidegg cable car. The short walk from Rigi Scheidegg to Rigi Burggeist takes 15 minutes.

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Additional information

For the sake of wildlife: In winter, wild animals need quiet retreat areas to survive. Please stay on the sledding slope so that the wild animals are not disturbed.

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Author

Gäste-Service Rigi

Organization

Gäste-Service Rigi

Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author

A fine Gersau cheesecake as a refreshment in the mountain inn Rigi Burggeist must not be missing for me.

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Safety guidelines

- Please do not leave the marked sledding slope.
- Wearing a helmet is highly recommended.
- Children should be accompanied by an adult person.

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    - Playground
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
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    - Fireplace

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