Rapperswil SATTEL BAAR
Zurich
ZUG
STEINEN
SCHWYZ
SEEWEN
CHAM
WALCHWIL
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RIGI KULM 1748 m ü. M. IBACH
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Lake Zug
TIERPARK
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ARTH 416 m ü. M.
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IMMENSEE 416 m ü. M.
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HOLDEREN
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ALPENHOF
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ROTSTOCK 1659 m ü. M.
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ALP RÄB 1124 m ü. M.
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RIGI KALTBAD-FIRST 1433 m ü. M.
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HINTER DOSSEN
CHÄPPELIBERG
OBERGSCHWEND 1012 m ü. M.
DOSSEN 1685 m ü. M.
HEITERENBODEN
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TREIB
UNTERSTETTEN
RIGI FIRST
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21 ROMITI-FELSENTOR
MERLISCHACHEN 446 m ü. M.
VITZNAUER-/GERSAUERSTOCK 1451 m ü. M.
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GREPPEN FELSENTOR
HINTERBERGEN 1100 m ü. M. FREIBERGEN
Lake Lucerne
GRUBISBALM
ST. ANTONI 819 m ü. M.
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WISSIFLUH 945 m ü. M.
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GERSAU 435 m ü. M.
MITTLERSCHWANDEN
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VITZNAU 435 m ü. M.
WEGGIS 499 m ü. M.
MEGGEN
BRUNNEN 435 m ü. M.
GÄTTERLIPASS 1190 m ü. M.
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OBERMATT 1318 m ü. M.
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SCHILD 1548 m ü. M.
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Gotthard
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RIGI KLÖSTERLI 1316 m ü. M.
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RIGI HOCHFLUE 1698 m ü. M.
FRUTTLI
MALCHUS
RIGI WÖLFERTSCHEN-FIRST
INGENBOHL
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KÄNZELI
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KRÄBEL 761 m ü. M.
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GOTTERTLI 1396 m ü. M.
RIGI BURGGEIST 1551 m ü. M.
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RIGI STAFFELHÖHE
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RUODISEGG
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RIGI SEEBODENALP 1020 m ü. M.
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URMIBERG/TIMPEL 1135 m ü. M. LANGBERG
RIGI SCHEIDEGG 1656 m ü. M.
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SCHWÄNDI
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LAUERZ 457 m ü. M. PARKPLATZ A4
CHÄSERENHOLZ
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KÜSSNACHT AM RIGI 441 m ü. M.
ARTH-GOLDAU 517 m ü. M.
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RIGI STAFFEL 1603 m ü. M.
ROTKREUZ
OBERARTH
Lake Lauerz
HERTENSTEIN
Lake Lucerne
Lucerne
MOUNTAIN RAILWAYS A
VITZNAU–RIGI KULM Daily service.
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ARTH-GOLDAU–RIGI KULM Daily service.
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WEGGIS–RIGI KALTBAD Daily service.*
VITZNAU–HINTERBERGEN Daily service. Service on request.
KRÄBEL–RIGI SCHEIDEGG Daily service.*
WINTER SPORTS
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Fun and great views for all sledders. 20 min. / 3.1 km / 432 m descent
5 ROTSTOCK TRAIL This trail leads from Rigi Staffel via Rotstock to Rigi First, offering you plenty of great vistas along the way. 50 min. / 2.2 km
* Find all maintenance work days at rigi.ch/timetable ** Timetable available at rigi.ch/mountain-bus
Ski run safety barriers
2 RIGI PANORAMA TRAIL
This easy hike from Seebodenalp mountain station to Räbalp and back rewards you with a clear view of Lake Lucerne and all the way to the horizon. It can be extended to Holderen via Seebodenalp vista point. 1 h / 2 km
GERSAU–OBERGSCHWEND Mountain bus line 535, daily service.**
Snowshoe trail
1 THE FAST’N’STEEP ONE Rigi-Kulm–Schwändi–Rigi Klösterli A white-knuckle ride for brave and experienced sledders only. 20 min. / 4 km / 432 m descent
4 SEEBODENALP WINTER HIKE
OBERGSCHWEND–RIGI BURGGEIST Daily service.* Daily connection to mountain bus line 535.
Cross-country ski run
1 RIGI LAKE VIEW WALK This easy alpine hike from Rigi Kulm to Rigi Kaltbad is sure to thrill hikers with breathtaking vistas of Switzerland’s heartland and a regular ocean of Alpine peaks in their winter attire. 1 h / 4 km
3 RIGI KLÖSTERLI TRAIL The walk along this flat trail from Rigi Kaltbad to Rigi First is as easy as can be. And the remainder of your stroll down to Rigi Klösterli by way of the Heirihütte Alpine inn is just as relaxing. 45 min. / 2.2 km
VITZNAU–WISSIFLUH Daily service. Service on request.
Sledding/toboggan run
SLEDDING / TOBOGGAN RUNS
Mount Rigi’s longest hiking trail offers a wonderful 360-degree view of the Alpine scenery. Historic buildings as well as a tunnel and a viaduct are reminders of the old Rigi-Scheidegg railway. The trail leads from Rigi Kaltbad to Rigi Scheidegg/ Burggeist. 2 h / 7 km
KÜSSNACHT–SEEBODENALP Daily service.*
Winter hiking trail
SUGGESTED WINTER HIKES
Easy ski run Ständli Standard D Ständli F Trainer G Gratalp H Obermatt I Obergschwend C
Intermediate ski run A First Klösterli B Wölfertschen
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Rotstock
Non-groomed ski run J Kulm-Klösterli Ski lift / Kids’ ski lift
Kids’ ski arena Lok 7
6 MOUNT RIGI TIME TRAVEL TRAIL This easy alpine trail will regale you with info about the Queen of the Mountains’ 150-year history while offering many majestic vistas. It leads from Rigi Kulm Station by way of Rigi Staffelhöhe and Rigi Kaltbad to Rigi Klösterli. 1:30 h / 5.2 km
For further winter hike suggestions, visit our tour finder at rigi.ch/tourfinder-winter
SNOWSHOE EXCURSIONS CHÄSERENHOLZ TRAIL This easy circular trail takes you through the snowy Alpine scenery, to the Chäserenholz area and then back to Rigi Kulm. 1:30 h / 2.4 km / 139 m cumulative elevation gain (c.e.g.) FRUTTLI TRAIL Treading lightly, you will carve your own tracks in the 4 Fruttly area snow while enjoying the majestic Alpine panorama. 5 14h / 2.5 km / 471 m c.e.g. 6
DANGEROUS SPOTS
GRATALP TRAIL Starting at Romiti, this trail takes you up to Grathöchi, where you will be rewarded with a breathtaking view of Lake Lucerne 4 6 and Rigi Kulm. 2 h / 2 km / 368 m c.e.g. 5
Outside our opening hours all slopes, cross-country runs, hiking trails and sledding/toboggan runs are closed. Protection against alpine hazards, snowcat winches/cables, snow gun power cords not guaranteed. Danger!
RIGI SCHEIDEGG TRAIL The Rigi Scheidegg-Burggeist area is the snowshoe aficionados’ best-kept secret. And the perfect place to enjoy nature in all 5 its 4 peaceful glory. 2 h / 4 km / 155 m c.e.g. 6
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RESCUE SERVICES +41 41 855 04 24 (outside opening hours, dial 144)
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RIGI BURGGEIST TRAIL The 360-degree view of the Alps and the 4 Swiss heartland that awaits you in the Burggeist area is an experience truly out of 6 the 5 ordinary. 1:45 h / 6 km / 187 m c.e.g 5
6 FEISSENBODEN TRAIL While you are taking in the fabulous view of the Bernese Alps and Lake Lucerne, this trail will smoothly take you from Obergschwend to Rigi Burggeist. 2 h / 4.5 km / 540 m c.e.g.
2 THE CLASSIC ONE Rigi-Kulm–Rigi Staffel–Rigi Klösterli
3 THE NATURAL ONE Rigi Staffel–Rigi Klösterli Right through the forest and into nature. 15 min. / 2.4 km / 284 m descent 4 THE RELAXED ONE Rigi Staffelhöhe–Rigi Kaltbad Simply the family run. 10 min. / 500 m / 122 m descent 5 THE LONGEST ONE Rigi Burggeist–Gschwänd A high-speed ride on Mount Rigi’s longest sledding run. 20 min. / 4 km / 539 m descent
VARIOUS VISTA POINT Rigi offers views of a literal ocean of 620 Alpine peaks and 13 lakes. Add to that glorious sunsets and – weather permitting – the imposing sea of fog below. RIGI KALTBAD MINERAL BATH & SPA AND ALPINE WELLNESS At Rigi Kaltbad Mineral Bath & Spa you can enjoy, both indoors and outdoors, the 35-degree mineral water from the hot spring that also feeds the Three Sisters fountain. Alp Chäserenholz, meanwhile, offers you fresh air and relaxation in its outdoor whey bath. NATURAL SKATING RINK Weather permitting, the Rigi Kaltbad natural skating rink invites ice skaters daily and is open to the public for curling each Saturday throughout February. To enjoy public ice skating, you may also want to visit Rigihalle in Küssnacht am Rigi. HORSE-DRAWN COACH RIDES Romantic and cozy: The horse-drawn coach departing from Rigi Kaltbad will make your views of the breathtaking panorama and the wonderful winter scenery an extraordinary experience. RIGI SOUVENIRS AND REGIONAL PRODUCTS Looking for a comprehensive range of souvenirs, regional products, beverages and snacks? Look no further than Rigi Kaltbad, Rigi Kulm or the Vitznau and Goldau valley stations. For your sporting goods needs, the Rigi Sport & Kiosk at Rigi Kaltbad is the place to visit. And for grocery and fresh produce shopping – or if you need to mail a letter – the Rigi Dorfladen at Rigi Kaltbad is waiting to serve you. RENTAL CENTERS Looking for winter sports gear? We recommend going to: • Vitznau, for snowshoes and ski poles. • Rigi Kulm, for sleds/toboggans, snowshoes and ski poles. • Rigi Staffel, for sleds/toboggans. • Rigi Kaltbad (Rigi Sport & Kiosk), for skis, snowboards, ice skates, snowshoes, sleds/toboggans and ski poles. • Rigi Burggeist, for sleds/toboggans, snowshoes and ski poles. • Rigi Scheidegg (Alpine Kiosk), for snowshoes. • Rigi Klösterli, for snowshoes.
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HOTELS AND RESTAURANTS 1 RIGI KULM-HOTEL Rigi Kulm, +41 41 880 18 88, rigikulm.ch 2 RIGI BISTRO Rigi Kulm, +41 41 399 87 80, rigi.ch
ALPINE FARM CHÄSERENHOLZ Rigi Kulm, +41 41 855 02 06, rigi.ch 3
4 KESSIBODEN Rigi Kulm, +41 79 227 71 20, rigi.ch
RESTAURANT BAHNHÖFLI Rigi Staffel, +41 41 399 87 66, rigi.ch 5
6 LOK 7 RESTAURANT Rigi Staffel, +41 41 399 87 22, lok7.ch 7 HERBAL HOTEL EDELWEISS Rigi Staffelhöhe, +41 41 399 88 00, kraeuterhotel.ch
BE UND MEE, BED AND BREAKFAST Rigi Kaltbad, +41 41 397 03 90, be-mee.ch 8
9 HOTEL RIGI KALTBAD Rigi Kaltbad, +41 41 399 81 81, hotelrigikaltbad.ch 10 GRATALP-STÜBLI Rigi Kaltbad, +41 79 701 27 65, skiliftgratalp.ch
HOTEL & RESTAURANT ALPINA Rigi Kaltbad, +41 41 397 11 52, alpina-rigi.ch 11
12 HOTEL BERGSONNE Rigi Kaltbad, +41 41 399 80 10, bergsonne-rigi.ch
MOUNTAIN INN BÄRENSTUBE Rigi First, +41 41 855 42 42, rigi-baerenstube.ch 13
CHALET SCHILD Rigi First, +41 41 855 02 53, rigi.ch 14
GREAT WINTER & SPRING EVENTS
15 HEIRIHÜTTE ALPINE INN Rigi Klösterli, +41 41 855 01 32, heirihuette.ch
HOTEL & RESTAURANT ZUM GOLDENEN HIRSCHEN Rigi Klösterli, +41 41 855 05 45, kloesterli.ch 16
MOUNTAIN INN UNTERSTETTEN Unterstetten, +41 41 855 01 27, rigi.ch 17
MOUNTAIN INN RIGI SCHEIDEGG Rigi Scheidegg, +41 41 828 14 75, rigi-scheidegg.ch 18
ALPINE KIOSK RIGI SCHEIDEGG Rigi Scheidegg, +41 79 616 37 77, rigi.ch 19
MOUNTAIN INN RIGI BURGGEIST Rigi Burggeist, +41 41 828 16 86, rigi-burggeist.ch 20
RESTAURANT HINTERBERGEN Hinterbergen, +41 41 397 16 87, hinterbergen.ch 21
22 ÖKO-HOTEL GRUEBISBALM Gruebisbalm, +41 41 397 16 81, gruebisbalm.ch
HOTEL & RESTAURANT RIGI-SEEBODENALP Seebodenalp, +41 41 850 10 02, hotelseebodenalp.ch 23
24 GROD-BEIZLI Seebodenalp, +41 41 850 82 44, grod-beizli.ch 25 ALPINE HUT HOLDEREN Seebodenalp, +41 41 850 44 28, holderen.ch 26 ALPINE FARM RÄB Seebodenalp, +41 79 385 01 18, raebalp.ch 27 RESTAURANT ALPENHOF Küssnacht am Rigi, +41 41 850 10 73, restaurant-alpenhof.ch
• StradivariFEST, Rigi Kulm, November • Martin’s Market, Gersau, November • Santa Claus Swimming, Merlischachen, November • Nicholas Parade or Christmas Market Arth, November/December • Pupil Nicholas chase, Weggis, December • Nicholas chase, Weggis, December • Nicholas chase, Küssnacht, December • Nicholas “trycheln” (large cowbells) Gersau, December • Various Mount Rigi area New Year’s Eve events, December 31 • StradivariORCHESTER New Year’s concert, Parish church, Gersau, January • First day of carnival with the original ladys masks, Gersau, January • Various carnival events, Mount Rigi area, carnival period • IGMA indoor flying, Goldau, March/April • Mount Rigi Easter egg search, Easter Sunday For the latest information about these and other events, go to rigi.ch/event
MOUNT RIGI: WHAT AN EXPERIENCE! Winter
HIKING LOVERS
EXPLORER GUIDE
Explore nature now!
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Fancy a winter hike above the fog? 35 kilometers of perfectly groomed winter hiking trails are waiting to be explored – offering everything to visitors of all ages, from easy alpine excursions or relaxed strolls to sweeping two-hour panorama hikes. rigi.ch/winter-hiking SNOWSHOE EXCURSIONS Leave your footprints in the fresh snow of glittering forests, and marvel at the magnificent winter scenery around you as you follow the signs to one of our six trails. Along your route, you will find plenty of opportunities for a break and a snack. rigi.ch/snowshoedream GOLDAU WILDLIFE WINTER STROLL Our special inside tip: winter at the Nature Reserve and Wildlife Park Goldau. The expansive park grounds are perfect for an extended stroll and afford visitors fascinating glimpses of the park animals’ winter quarters. rigi.ch/wildlife-park
FAMILY FUN Circle half of Mount Rigi in many different ways – by cogwheel railway, aerial cable car, bus, on foot or sled – and with only one ticket. And rest assured, the view stays magnificent throughout your trip. rigi.ch/south-side-safari WELCOME SUSTAINABILITY! Rigi Kaltbad alpine village is car-free. And then we added fresh mountain air, snow-covered trees and the view of lakes and Alps to make your pedestrian-friendly trip to Mount Rigi truly perfect. rigi.ch/sustainable
SLOPE FUN Explore the variety now!
Our cogwheel railways and aerial cable cars will take you up to our Rigi Staffel/Kaltbad and Rigi Scheidegg/Burggeist skiing areas as well as to Seebodenalp. Some 20 kilometers of ski runs, five training lifts and the Mount Rigi snow sports school are your guarantee of a great skiing experience. rigi.ch/skiing ALPINE BRUNCH TOUR After taking the fast sledding run from Rigi Kulm to Rigi Klösterli, you have plenty of time for a pit stop at Alp Chäserenholz, where you will be treated to a delicious Alpzmorge (mountain brunch). Alternatively, you can descend at a leisurely pace – simply grab a pair of snowshoes and hike down there! rigi.ch/brunch-tour SLEDDING FUN Mount Rigi is famous among sledding/tobogganing mavens worldwide. Our cogwheel railways and aerial cable cars will take you, in all comfort, up to five perfectly groomed, varied runs that combine to make the Queen of the Mountains a true sledder’s paradise. rigi.ch/tobogganing
FAMILY FUN Lok7 Kids’ Ski Arena at Rigi Staffel offers newbies a variety of short runs to help them “get the hang of it”, plus exciting playground elements for tons of fun. Their parents, meanwhile, can keep an eye on the youngsters from the deck of Lok7 restaurant. rigi.ch/kids-skiarena WELCOME SUSTAINABILITY! With the SBB GA travelcard you ride for free on the Mount Rigi cogwheel railways and aerial cable cars, as well as on the Rigi Staffel/Kaltbad and Scheidegg/Burggeist ski lifts (no ticket checks). rigi.ch/sustainable
ARRIVING IN THE MOUNT RIGI AREA
SOUL BALM Explore relaxation now!
STEAMTASTIC Explore the possibilities now!
Arriving in the Mount Rigi area by train, bus or boat is especially easy and comfortable. Using public transport instead of your car, you can just lean back, enjoy and do the environment a big favor!
Travel suggestion: Taking the train from Zurich Main Station, it takes you a mere 40 minutes to reach the Arth-Goldau valley station.
TIMETABLE For the detailed timetables of the trains and cable cars mentioned here, go to rigi.ch/timetable – printed timetables are available at the respective stations. Travel suggestion: Mountain bus line 535 between Gersau and Obergschwend is in service daily. rigi.ch/mountain-bus WINTER SERVICES INFO For all winter services hours and info, visit rigi.ch/operating-hours Ski lift operating hours: 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (last ski patrol).
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HIKE-RIDE-RELAX COMBO How about a few relaxing wellness hours after a long hike? There really is nothing like warming up in the hot bubbles of Rigi Kaltbad Mineral Bath & Spa to round off an eventful day on Mount Rigi. rigi.ch/hikeandrelax 3 COURSES – 3 HOSTS Set out across the white Mount Rigi scenery on snowshoes or in hiking boots, and accompanied by an expert guide, to explore nature – and then enjoy three restaurants that will each treat you to a very special wintertime delicacy. rigi.ch/3courses3hosts
RIGI GUEST SERVICES +41 41 399 87 87
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Why not combine your outing with soothing wellness time or a delightful culinary experience? Around Mount Rigi a multitude of restaurants and hotels invite you to have a delightful time. rigi.ch/wellness rigi.ch/gastronomy
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FAMILY FUN Probably the most relaxed and leisurely way to enjoy Mount Rigi’s gorgeous, snowy alpine scenery is aboard one of our horse-drawn coaches. Bookable daily! rigi.ch/coach-rides WELCOME SUSTAINABILITY! Keeping food waste to a minimum when preparing meals is among many Mount Rigi area restaurants’ top priorities – as is sourcing their ingredients locally as best possible. rigi.ch/sustainable
Riding aboard Europe’s first mountain railway is an experience beyond compare for more than just vintage train buffs. Its historic rolling stock owes its preservation to the efforts of the Rigi Historic Foundation. rigihistoric.ch WINTERTIME STEAM RIDES Vintage locomotives and wagons from the railway’s early years have been lovingly and expertly restored. Gleaming metal, coal fire smoke, hissing steam, flying sparks and the heavy, yet smoothly operating mechanics – taken together, these elements never fail to enthrall our steam train passengers. rigi.ch/steamtrain FONDUE EXCURSIONS IN RAILCAR 6 Enjoy fondue like you have never before, aboard the world’s oldest electric cogwheel railcar (built in 1911). The nicely heated No. 6 railcar will take you (by moonlight and sipping your aperitif) up to 1800 meters, where you will be served a delicious Mount Rigi cheese fondue. rigi.ch/fondue-excursion
FAMILY FUN It’s great fun for your young ones – and easy on your budget: All children up to 15 years of age ride for free on six out of nine of our Rigi mountain railways when accompanied by an adult. rigi.ch/kids WELCOME SUSTAINABILITY! 60 percent of Mount Rigi’s visitors arrive by public transport. Your Mount Rigi ticket can be easily combined with your train ticket at the SBB Ticketshop. And by traveling without a printed ticket, you do the environment yet another favor. rigi.ch/railwaytickets