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.
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.
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Track types
Rest stops
Restaurant SeegartenHotis 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.
Roadbook
Gersau (435 m) - Gätterlipass (1189 m) - Chellensack (1225 m) - Höcheli (1437 m) - Rigi Burggeist (1551 m) - Rigi Scheidegg (1656 m)
Hotis Seerestaurant Pauli
Gasthaus Tübli
Seehotel Schwert
Restaurant Traube
Obergschwend - Rigi Burggeist aerial cable car
Restaurant Gätterlipass
Rigi Burggeist barbecue area
Rigi Burggeist playground
Rigi-Burggeist alpine Guesthouse
Berggasthaus Rigi Scheidegg
Rigi Scheidegg Gruebi
Rigi Scheidegg playground
Rigi Scheidegg chapel
Rigi Scheidegg
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
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
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Equipment
High profiled hiking boots or trakking boots, rain jacket, drink, food and walking sticks when possible.
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

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