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title: "Vitznauerstock / Gersauerstock: alternative route"
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description: "From Rigi Scheidegg, initially hike in the direction of Nüobermatt. The path leads through picturesque alpine meadows and forests, marked by clearly visible hiking trails. After about 30-45 minutes you reach Nüobermatt. From Nüobermatt, continue your hike towards Fälmisegg. The path continues through varied landscapes, including forested areas and open spaces. The route is well marked and offers beautiful views. After about another hour you reach Fälmisegg. From Fälmisegg, the path ascends more steeply towards Vitznauerstock. The climb passes through denser forest and offers spectacular panoramic views of the surrounding landscape. After about another hour you finally reach Vitznauerstock, where you are rewarded with a breathtaking view of Lake Lucerne. The return route takes us over Ober Urmi / Gsäss back to Fälmisegg and then the same way back to Rigi Scheidegg."
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Vitznauerstock / Gersauerstock: alternative route
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- 11.96 km long
- Round trip
- Difficulty: medium
- Condition: medium
- Great panorama
- Hike

Alternative route Gersauer/Vitznauer Stock due to trail closures Hinterberge.

From Rigi Scheidegg, initially hike in the direction of Nüobermatt. The path leads through picturesque alpine meadows and forests, marked by clearly visible hiking trails. After about 30-45 minutes you reach Nüobermatt. From Nüobermatt, continue your hike towards Fälmisegg. The path continues through varied landscapes, including forested areas and open spaces. The route is well marked and offers beautiful views. After about another hour you reach Fälmisegg. From Fälmisegg, the path ascends more steeply towards Vitznauerstock. The climb passes through denser forest and offers spectacular panoramic views of the surrounding landscape. After about another hour you finally reach Vitznauerstock, where you are rewarded with a breathtaking view of Lake Lucerne.

The return route takes us over Ober Urmi / Gsäss back to Fälmisegg and then the same way back to Rigi Scheidegg.

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- 5:20 h
- 11.96 km
- 980 m
- 980 m
- 933 m
- 1,640 m
- 707 m
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- Start: Rigi Scheidegg
- Destination: Rigi Scheidegg

Waypoints
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Start

Start

Rigi Scheidegg

- Viewpoint

- Playground

- Fireplace

Destination

Destination

Rigi Scheidegg

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Good to know
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Pavements

Asphalt (3%)

Trail (59%)

Path (38%)

Best to visit

suitable

Depends on weather

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Tour information

- Cable car tour
- Circular trail
- Refreshment stop

Equipment

Sturdy footwear and weather-appropriate clothing recommended.

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Directions & Parking facilities

**Getting there**Highway A4 exit Goldau

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**Parking**Parking lot A4 or parking lot Kräbel valley station of the aerial cableway

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**Public transportation**Goldau station then by the Rigibahn to Kräbel and subsequently by the aerial cableway Kräbel-Rigi Scheidegg

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Author

Schwyzer Wanderwege

Organization

Schwyzer Wanderwege

Safety guidelines

Please note the trail closures in the Hinterbergen area due to landslides. On the specified route, walking on the Gersauer/Vitznauer Stock is safe.

The path over the Gersauer/Vitznauer Stock is secured with ropes. On the side towards Fälmisegg there is a ladder.

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