- 0:50 h
- 2.16 km
- 71 m
- 224 m
- 1,453 m
- 1,657 m
- 204 m
- Start: Rigi Staffel
- Destination: Rigi First
From the Rigi Staffel station, the winter hiking trail leads uphill until you reach the summit of the Rotstock. From this magnificent vista point you can enjoy breathtaking views of the Alps and the Kreuztrichter of Lake Lucerne. The trail continues steadily downhill to Rigi First, from where numerous hikes continue. The Rigi Bahn station First-Wölfertschen can also be reached in a few minutes, from where you can comfortably return to Arth-Goldau. A few minutes walk from Rigi First is Rigi Kaltbad. From Rigi Kaltbad you can reach Vitznau by the Rigi Railway or Weggis by cable car.
For your information
You can find the current operating status of the railways and hiking trails here.
In order to let our next generation also be inspired from the Queen of the Mountains, may we ask you to dispose of your own waste at Rigi Stations. Thank you.
Waypoints
Good to know
Best to visit
Directions
Rigi Staffel (1604 m) - Rotstock (1658 m) - Rigi First (1443 m)
Tour information
Mountain Railway Tour
Stop at an Inn
Equipment
High profiled winter equipment: hiking boots, rain coat, drinks, food and walking stocks when possible.
Directions & Parking facilities
A4 highway - exit Küssnacht am Rigi - direction Weggis - Vitznau
A4 highway - exit Goldau - direction A4 Parkplatz (Parkplatz A4) of Rigi Mountain Railways
Parking spaces are avaliable at Rigi valley stations in Vitznau and Goldau A4. Fees apply.
Further information about arrival and parking
However, we recommend you to arrive by public transportations instead of cars: just lean back, enjoy and do something good for the environment.
You can reach Rigi Staffel, the starting point of the hike, by cogwheel train from Vitznau or aerial cable car from Weggis.
Author
Gäste-Service Rigi / Schwyzer Wanderwege
Organization
Gäste-Service Rigi
Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author
Take a refreshment in the cosy restaurant BärgGnuss at the beginning of your hike and enjoy the fantastic wide view up to the Black Forest.
Safety guidelines
Please always follow the marked winter hiking routes.
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