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title: "The Steep: Seebodenalp - Rigi Staffel (or vice versa)"
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description: "The starting point of this challenging hike on the northern slope of the Rigi is the hiking paradise Seebodenalp. It lies on a large, prominent terrace at 1020 m above sea level, above Küssnacht am Rigi. At your feet sparkles Lake Lucerne and high above towers Rigi Kulm. The Alp surrounded by forest is most quickly and comfortably reached by the Küssnacht-Seebodenalp aerial cableway. Rustic mountain restaurants invite you to enjoy and linger. Notes You can find the current operating status of the lifts and hiking trails here. So that future generations can also enjoy the Queen of the Mountains, please dispose of your waste at the stations or take it home with you. Thank you."
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The Steep: Seebodenalp - Rigi Staffel (or vice versa)
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- 3.42 km long
- Difficulty: difficult
- Condition: difficult
- Hike

Seebodenalp - Grodboden - Holderen - Düssen - Rigi Staffel

Many hiking options lead from Seebodenalp to the Rigi.

The starting point of this challenging hike on the northern slope of the Rigi is the hiking paradise Seebodenalp. It lies on a large, prominent terrace at 1020 m above sea level, above Küssnacht am Rigi. At your feet sparkles Lake Lucerne and high above towers Rigi Kulm. The Alp surrounded by forest is most quickly and comfortably reached by the Küssnacht-Seebodenalp aerial cableway. Rustic mountain restaurants invite you to enjoy and linger.

**Notes**

You can find the current operating status of the lifts and hiking trails

So that future generations can also enjoy the Queen of the Mountains, please dispose of your waste at the stations or take it home with you. Thank you.

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- 1:40 h
- 3.42 km
- 590 m
- 1,016 m
- 1,606 m
- 590 m
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- Start: Küssnacht - Seebodenalp
- Destination: Rigi Staffel

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Pavements

Asphalt (17%)

Trail (52%)

Path (31%)

Best to visit

suitable

Depends on weather

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Directions

Seebodenalp (1020 m) - Grodboden (1030 m) - Holderen (1116 m) - Düssen (1300 m) - Rigi Staffel (1604 m)

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Tour information

- Cable car tour
- Nature highlight

Equipment

Sturdy footwear and weather-appropriate clothing. Possibly hiking poles. Food and drinks for the way.

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Directions & Parking facilities

**Getting there**Motorway A4 to the Küssnacht am Rigi exit. Drive towards Weggis - Vitznau.

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**Parking**At the valley station of the Küssnacht-Seebodenalp aerial cableway, paid parking spaces are available.

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

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**Public transportation**Take public transport to the valley station of the Küssnacht-Seebodenalp aerial cableway. During high guest frequency, the cableway operates continuously.

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Author

Gäste-Service Rigi

Organization

Schwyzer Wanderwege

Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author

As a reward, I treat myself to a cool Rigi beer at the Lok 7 restaurant on Rigi Staffel. Brewed at the Hotel Seebodenalp.

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