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The Rigi Scheidegg Path

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  • A beautiful hiking trail always leads uphill
    A beautiful hiking trail always leads uphill
    Photo: Cathrine Lötscher, RIGI BAHNEN AG

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    Gersau - Gätterlipass - Chellensack - Hoecheli - Rigi Burggeist - Rigi Scheidegg

    This scenic tour takes you from the "Old Fryen Republic" of Gersau to Rigi Scheidegg, where you will be rewarded with a fantastic panoramic view of the Alps and central of Switzerland.

    moderate
    Distance 7.9 km
    4:00 h
    1,194 m
    9 m
    1,627 m
    434 m

    At the beginning of this hiking trail, it leads you from the lake to the former silk factory. A geological information board provides information how the water generates electricity power for the silk factory. After a steep ascent you will reach remote cottages, which are still inhabited and managed all year round. The trail leads through the Schlaetterwald forest to Gaetterli - a traditional mountain inn.

    Alternatively, there is a mountain path leads to the Hochflue vista point or down to Lauerzersee and Goldau. The hiking trail to Alp Chellensack and on to Hoecheli leads past lush green meadows and the typical orchids,, which is also known as Rigirollen. Along the mountain ridge you will have an impressive panoramic view of the surrounding mountains and Lake Lucerne. After this impressive mountain hike you will reach the cosy mountain inn Rigi Burggeist. After another half hour you will be arrived at your destination: the magnificent vista point of Rigi Scheidegg Arche.

    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.

    Author’s recommendation

    I suggest to plan enough time to enjoy this fantastic 360° view on the Rigi Scheidegg Arche.

    Difficulty
    moderate
    Overall difficulty
    moderate

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Experience
    Landscape
    Highest point
    1,627 m
    Lowest point
    434 m
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    Track types

    Asphalt 11.15%Dirt road 3.19%Forested/wild trail 28.34%Path 55.34%Road 1.96%
    Asphalt
    885 m
    Dirt road
    253 m
    Forested/wild trail
    2.2 km
    Path
    4.4 km
    Road
    156 m
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    Rest stops

    Restaurant Seegarten
    Hotis Seerestaurant Pauli
    Gasthaus Tübli
    Seehotel Schwert
    Restaurant Traube
    Berggasthaus Rigi Scheidegg

    Tips and suggestions

    Use the aerial cable car Obergschwend-Rigi Burggeist for a shortcut.

    The Kraebel-Rigi Scheidegg aerial cableway is recommended for the return journey.

    Click here to find the current timetable

    Roadbook

    Gersau (435 m) - Gätterlipass (1189 m) - Chellensack (1225 m) - Höcheli (1437 m) - Rigi Burggeist (1551 m) - Rigi Scheidegg (1656 m)

    Public transport

    Public-transport-friendly

    Arrive conveniently by bus and train:

    By SBB Swiss national railway to Brunnen train station, then take the bus Line 2 from Brunnen to Gersau

    SBB Timetable

    Directions

    A4 highway, main road (Seestrasse), Gersau 

    However, we recommend you to arrive by public transportations instead of cars: just lean back, enjoy and do something good for the environment.

    Parking

    In Gersau you will find parking spaces for a fee.

    Coordinates

    SwissGrid
    2'682'754E 1'204'991N
    DD
    46.990823, 8.526544
    DMS
    46°59'27.0"N 8°31'35.6"E
    UTM
    32T 463999 5204253
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    Get there by train, car, bike, or on foot!

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    Equipment

     High profiled hiking boots or trakking boots, rain jacket, drink, food and walking sticks when possible. 


    User Questions


    March 30, 2021
    Urs Betschart
    Der Rückweg beinhaltet auch noch wandern, je nach Variante: - Zurück zur Seilbahn Rigi Burggeist - Obergschwend und danach den unteren Teil der Wanderung hinunter nach Gersau. Der Busbetrieb von und nach Gersau wurde leider wieder eingestellt. - Mit der Seilbahn nach Rigi Kräbel hinunter, umsteigen auf die Rigi-Bahn nach Goldau, dort zum Bahnhof Arth-Goldau begeben und mit der S-Bahn nach Brunnen fahren und auf den Bus nach Gersau umsteigen. - Von Rigi Scheidegg hinunter zu den Hinterbergen wandern, mit der Seilbahn nach Vitznau hinunterfahren, dort auf den Bus oder Schiff umsteigen, der / das sie nach Gersau bringt.

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    Difficulty
    moderate
    Overall difficulty
    moderate

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Distance
    7.9 km
    Duration
    4:00 h
    Ascent
    1,194 m
    Descent
    9 m
    Highest point
    1,627 m
    Lowest point
    434 m
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