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2.64 km long
Difficulty: easy
condition: very easy
Great panorama
Hike
  • 01:00 h
  • 238 m
  • 51 m
  • 1,438 m
  • 1,654 m
  • 216 m
  • 2.64 km
  • Start: Rigi Kaltbad
  • Destination: Rigi Staffel

Rigi Kaltbad – Rotstock – Rigi Staffel

From Rigi Kaltbald there is a fairly steep ascent to Rotstock where you can enjoy a fantastic panoramic view. From Rostock there is a short descent to Rigi Staffel.

A short but worthwhile trail for a quick trip to the top. The Rotstock (1659 metres a.s.l.) features a sublime 360° panoramic view that many visitors find more captivating than the lookout at Rigi Kulm. In addition to the alpine scenery and view of the Swiss plateau, you can also see the part of the summit with the two railways lines – which from this height looks like a model train set. The ascent from Kaltbad takes you through a shady mountain forest and is dotted with 14 wayside crosses. On the Rotstock, there are places to sit and take a break among the flower-filled meadows. A short downhill section then takes you to Staffel, where the railway lines from Vitznau and Goldau meet.

For your information

In order to let our next generation also could enjoy the beauty of the Rigi, we would like to ask you to dispose of your own waste in the waste bins which are located at all of the stations of RIGI BAHNEN AG. Thank you.

Waypoints

Start
Rigi Kaltbad
Service centre Rigi Kaltbad
Tourist Information
Rotstock
Viewpoint

Good to know

Best to visit

suitable
Depends on weather

Directions

Rigi Kaltbad (1436 m) – Rotstock (1659 m) – Rigi Staffel (1604 m)

Tour information

  • Stop at an Inn

Equipment

Festes Schuhwerk und witterungsbedingte Kleidung empfohlen. 

Directions & Parking facilities

Vitznau: A4 exit Küssnacht am Rigi, follow the signs to Weggis or Vitznau

There are plenty parking spaces avaliable at the valley stations of RIGI BAHNEN AG. Fees apply.


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

You can reach the starting point and finishing point of this trail by aerial cable car from Weggis or by cogwheel train from Vitznau


Here to timetable

Author

Gäste-Service Rigi

Organization

Schwyzer Wanderwege

Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author

Enjoy a fine picnic on the benches at the Rotstock viewing point and watch the two cogwheel railways in action.

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Path of Rigi Bildstöckli
6356 Rigi Kaltbad