Wölfertschenweg

2.07 km long
Difficulty: easy
Condition: very easy
Great panorama
Winter hiking
  • 0:30 h
  • 2.07 km
  • 56 m
  • 22 m
  • 1,437 m
  • 1,493 m
  • 56 m
  • Start: Rigi Kaltbad
  • Destination: Station Wölfertschen First

Rigi Kaltbad - First - Station Wölfertschen First         

This easy hike offers nature enjoyment and relaxation in one.

On the first section, a fantastic view down to Lake Lucerne and the snow-covered Alps on the southern horizon impresses.

Are you a pleasure walker? Then you definitely should not miss this route. The wide hiking trail runs along the track of the former Rigi-Scheidegg railway. From the Bärenstube First, it then leads through a light mountain forest with a view of the two Mythen, majestically towering over the Schwyz basin.

Notes

The current operational status of the railways and hiking trails can be found here. 

To ensure that future generations can also enjoy the Queen of the Mountains, please dispose of your rubbish at the stations of the Rigi railways. Thank you. 

Gäste-Service Rigi
Gäste-Service Rigi

Waypoints

Start
Rigi Kaltbad
© RIGI BAHNEN AG
Service centre Rigi Kaltbad
Tourist Information
Rigi Sport Kiosk
Sports shop

Good to know

Pavements

Asphalt
Gravel
Trail

Best to visit

suitable
Depends on weather

Directions

Rigi Kaltbad (1436 m) - First (1453 m) - Station Wölfertschen First (1479 m) 

Tour information

  • Mountain Railway Tour

  • Stop at an Inn

Equipment

Good winter equipment: hiking boots with a good tread, rain jacket, drink, food, possibly poles.

Directions & Parking facilities

From the A4 exit Küssnacht am Rigi towards Weggis - Vitznau

From the A4 exit Brunnen towards Vitznau - Weggis

At the stations of the Rigi railways in Vitznau and Weggis, paid parking spaces are available to you.

More info on arrival and parking

However, we recommend public transport instead of car: Sit back, enjoy and also do something good for the environment.

Rigi Kaltbad, the starting point of the hike, can be reached via Vitznau by the cogwheel railway or by the aerial cableway from Weggis.

Here is the timetable

Author

Gäste-Service Rigi / Schwyzer Wanderwege

Organization

Gäste-Service Rigi

Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author

I recommend you to take a moment of pleasure at the Bärenstube.

Safety guidelines

Please always follow the marked winter hiking trails.

Nearby

Address

Wölfertschenweg
6356 Rigi Kaltbad