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Maps and trails
The 10 most beautiful hiking trails in Arth
Hiking Trail
· Rigi - Berg und See
From Rigi Scheidegg via Dossen and Rotstock to Rigi Kulm
recommended route
Difficulty
T2
moderate
7.9 km
3:00 h
535 m
428 m
This scenic hike on the Rigi leads from Rigi Scheidegg via Dossen and Rotstock to Rigi Kulm.
Hiking Trail
· Canton of Schwyz
Goldau Rockslide Trail
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Difficulty
T3
difficult
13.3 km
5:30 h
1,111 m
931 m
The challenging traverse leads from Steinerberg via Gnipen and Wildspitz down to Sattel.
Hiking Trail
· Rigi - Berg und See
From Rigi Scheidegg via Wölfertschen-First to Rigi Kulm
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Difficulty
T1
moderate
9.3 km
3:00 h
384 m
275 m
This panoramic hike on the Rigi is a year-round experience; you can even hike there in winter. The hike is very popular and also suitable for families with children.
Hiking Trail
· Luzern - Vierwaldstättersee
Through the “Bändere” from Seebodenalp to Rigi
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Difficulty
easy
5 km
2:45 h
782 m
50 m
An attractive ascent to the Rigi starts at the terrain terrace of Seebodenalp and goes through a steep forest slope to Rigi Staffel and further up to Kulm.
Hiking Trail
· Rigi - Berg und See
Rigi Scheidegg to Rigi Kaltbad
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
6.3 km
1:40 h
12 m
212 m
Rigi Scheidegg - Hinter Dossen - Unterstetten - First - Rigi Kaltbad
Hiking Trail
· Rigi - Berg und See
Rigi via Fischchrattenbach
recommended route
Difficulty
difficult
17 km
6:00 h
1,400 m
1,400 m
Scenically magnificent, solitary hike on small paths from Lake Zug to the summit of the Rigi (it is no longer lonely there).
Hiking Trail
· Luzern - Vierwaldstättersee
From Immensee over the Rigi to Brunnen
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Difficulty
difficult
closed
23.7 km
9:00 h
1,508 m
1,530 m
You cross the entire Rigi ridge on this two-day hike with an overnight stay in the cozy mountain inn Burggeist on Rigi-Scheidegg.
Hiking Trail
· Luzern - Vierwaldstättersee
Chänzeli hike
recommended route
Difficulty
T2
moderate
9.4 km
3:40 h
588 m
588 m
Seebodenalp – Alp Ruodisegg - Alp Räb – Chänzeli – Rigi Staffel – Seebodenalp
This extended mountain hike connects some of the most stunning spots on Mount Rigi and treats hikers to breathtaking panoramic views at every turn.
Hiking Trail
· Luzern - Vierwaldstättersee
From the Goldau Wildlife Park to Lake Lauerz
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Difficulty
easy
8.4 km
2:15 h
78 m
78 m
In 1806, 40 million cubic meters of rock mass broke away from the Rossberg in the canton of Schwyz, thundering down and forming a primeval natural landscape. The Goldau Wildlife Park was founded here in 1925.
Hiking Trail
· Luzern - Vierwaldstättersee
From Sattel via Wildspitz and Gnipen to Arth-Goldau
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Difficulty
T3
difficult
12.4 km
5:00 h
885 m
1,156 m
This crossing with a deep view of the Goldau landslide area is unparalleled. It is most beautiful in autumn during the «grey below-blue above» phenomenon.

