Rigi Floral Trail - From Rigi Staffel to Rigi First

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5.07 km long
Difficulty: easy
condition: very easy
Great panorama
Theme trail
  • 01:30 h
  • 3 m
  • 175 m
  • 1,430 m
  • 1,605 m
  • 175 m
  • 5.07 km
  • Start: Rigi Staffel
  • Destination: Felsenweg

Rigi Staffel - Rigi Staffelhöhe - Känzeli – Rigi Kaltbad – Felsenweg - Rigi First

A very easy walk on well-made paths. In the area around Rigi Kaltbad/Rigi First it's even suitable for prams and wheelchairs. The Felsenweg is closed in winter. After the walk you can catch a train back down to the valley from Rigi Wölfertschen-First, Rigi Klösterli or Rigi Kaltbad.

This nature tour offers both stunning views and fascinating insights into the diverse plant life and geology of Mt. Rigi. During the flowering season, around 200 kinds of plant are signposted on the side of the walking trail – some of which are incredibly rare. A free floral trail brochure with plenty of pictures is available from the Rigi Bahn valley stations and the Tourist Information Centre in Kaltbad. Between Kaltbad and First, there's an info board explaining how the "Queen of the Mountains" was formed. On this part of the trail the typical Mt. Rigi conglomerate rock known as "Nagelfluh" is clearly visible.

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 Staffel
Service centre Rigi Kaltbad
Tourist Information
Känzeli
Viewpoint

Good to know

Best to visit

suitable
Depends on weather

Directions

Rigi Staffel (1604 m) - Rigi Staffelhöhe (1565 m) - Rigi Känzeli (1464 m) - Rigi Kaltbad (1436 m) - Rigi First (1480 m) - Felsenweg

Tour information

  • Stop at an Inn

  • Suitable for Pushchair

Equipment

Festes Schuhwerk und witterungsbedingte Kleidung empfohlen.

Directions & Parking facilities

Take the exit A4 Küssnacht and drive via Weggis to Vitznau or take the exit A4 Goldau.

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 Staffel, the starting point of the hike, can be easily reached via Arth-Goldau or Vitznau with the cogwheel railways of RIGI BAHNEN AG.

Literature

Author

Gäste-Service Rigi

Organization

Gäste-Service Rigi

Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author

On this instructive hike I recommend a short rest at the Rigi Känzeli. You will be fascinated by the stunning view.

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Rigi Floral Trail - From Rigi Staffel to Rigi First
6415 Arth