Rigi Kulm - Rigi Staffel
Easy pleasure hike with a fantastic panoramic view.
Take the cogwheel railway from Goldau or Vitznau up to Rigi Kulm. Behind the mountain chapel, a wide hiking trail leads down to the Rigi Staffel station. This effortless alpine hike offers magnificent views over the Swiss Plateau to the Black Forest and the Vosges. Let yourself be enchanted by spectacular views down to Lake Lucerne and Lake Zug. You will enjoy a high pleasure with minimal effort.
The hike can also be done in the opposite direction.
Notes
You can find the current operating status of the railways and hiking trails here.
So that future generations can also enjoy the Queen of the Mountains, we ask you to dispose of your waste at the stations of the Rigi railways. Thank you.
Author’s recommendation
At the restaurant Lok 7 in Rigi Staffel, I enjoy the delicious regional specialties.
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Track types
Rest stops
Restaurant Lok 7Restaurant Bahnhöfli
Safety information
You can find the current operating status of the railways and hiking trails here.
So that future generations can also enjoy the Queen of the Mountains, we ask you to dispose of your waste at the stations of the Rigi railways. Thank you.
Roadbook
Rigi Kulm (1748 m) – Rigi Staffel (1604 m)
Rigi Kulm mountain chapel
Restaurant Lok 7
Restaurant Bahnhöfli
Public transport
Public-transport-friendly
You can reach the Rigi Kulm station by cogwheel railway from Vitznau or Goldau.
The hiking ticket for this hike includes the following train rides:
- from Vitznau / Weggis to Rigi Kulm by cogwheel railway or cable car
- from Rigi Kaltbad to Vitznau / Weggis by cogwheel railway or cable car
Timetables of the Rigi railways can be found here.
Directions
Vitznau: A4 exit Küssnacht am Rigi, follow signs to Weggis or Vitznau
Goldau: A4 exit Goldau, follow signs to the A4 parking lot of the Rigi railways
Parking
More information on arrival and parking
However, we recommend public transport instead of a car: lean back, enjoy, and do something good for the environment at the same time.
Coordinates
Book recommendations for this region:
Equipment
Sturdy footwear and weather-appropriate clothing recommended.
Localization
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

User Questions