Feissenboden Trail

01:55 h
537 m
1,012 m
1,551 m
539 m
3.34 km
start: Parkplatz Obergschwend
destination: Rigi Burggeist

As this snowshoe trail runs along the edge of the ski slope and toboggan run, depending on the snow situation, it can be walked individually and without special signposting. There are also no dangerous spots or rocks on the south side of the Rigi.

Obergschwend - Feissenboden - Nüden - Obnüden - Höcheli - Rigi Burggeist

On quiet soles you can make your first tracks in the snow on this panoramic tour. Surrounded by the silence of nature and the magnificent view of the Bernese Alps and Lake Lucerne, you will enjoy the uniqueness of the Gersau Alps. Meanwhile, the Rigi Hochflue towers majestically above you. For the descent, you can comfortably use the cable car from Rigi Burggeist to Obergschwend.

Gäste-Service Rigi

Best season

suitable

depending on the weather

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

Directions

Obergschwend (1011 m) - Feissenboden (1050 m) - Nüden (1220 m) - Obnüden (1350 m) - Höcheli (1430 m) - Rigi Burggeist (1551 m)

Tour information

Stop at an Inn

Equipment

Gute Winterausrüstung: Wanderschuhe mit gutem Profil, Getränk, Verpflegung, Stöcke

Directions

Via Brunnen - Gersau - Obergschwend.

There are plenty parking spaces avaliable at valley stations. Fees apply.

However, we recommend public transport instead of cars: lean back, be stress-free and do something good for the environment.

Good accessible by train and bus. Rigi Burggeist, the starting point of this tour, can be easily reached via Obergschwend or Rigi Scheidegg with the cable car.

Additional information

In winter, wild animals need quiet retreats to survive. Please stay on the marked paths so that the those animals are not disturbed.

Author

Gäste-Service Rigi

Organisation

Gäste-Service Rigi

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Recommendation

Don’t miss out on the delicious Gersau cheesecake at the Rigi Burggeist mountain restaurant.

Safety guidelines

Please always follow the marked trails.

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