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Rigi ScheideggPhoto: Wanderblondies, RIGI BAHNEN AG
Urmiberg - Gätterlipass - Rigi Burggeist - Rigi Scheidegg - Unterstetten - Rigi Kaltbad
This beautiful hike starts with some strenuous climbs up to Rigi Scheidegg. On the trackbed of the former Rigi-Scheidegg railway, you then comfortably reach Rigi Kaltbad.
Arriving at the mountain station of the Brunnen – Urmiberg cable car, this tour first takes you over the gently curved southern ridge of the Rigi. From the valley, the Lauerzer and Zug lakes greet you and on the horizon stand the eastern Alps with the Säntis massif. The exhausting first section leads you from Gätterli to Rigi Scheidegg, where you are rewarded with a fantastic 360° panoramic view.
On the second hiking section, you pass through romantic hills and meadow landscapes. The lake path merges into the rocky path that leads you along the vertical Nagelfluh wall and offers spectacular views deep down to Lake Lucerne. The final section from Rigi First to Rigi Kaltbad is on the trackbed of the former Rigi-Scheidegg railway.
Notes
The current operational status of the railways and hiking trails can be found here.
So that future generations can also enjoy the Queen of the Mountains, please dispose of your waste at the stations of the Rigi railways. Thank you.
Author’s recommendation
After the strenuous climbs, the mountain inn Rigi Burggeist or Rigi Scheidegg will spoil you with local specialties.
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Track types
Rest stops
Rigi-Burggeist alpine GuesthouseBerggasthaus Rigi Scheidegg
Bergsonne
Restaurant Sunset (Hotel Rigi Kaltbad)
Mark Twain Bar (Hotel Rigi Kaltbad)
Rigistübli (Hotel Rigi Kaltbad)
Hotel Restaurant Alpina
Roadbook
Urmiberg (1196 m) - Gottertli (1395 m) - Gätterlipass (1189 m) - Rigi Burggeist (1551 m) - Rigi Scheidegg (1656 m) - Hinter Dosse (1546 m) - Unterstetten (1451 m) - Rigi Kaltbad (1436 m)
Restaurant Timpelweid
Luftseilbahn Brunnen – Urmiberg
Gruebi Gottertli, Urmiberg
Rohrboden barbecue area, Urmiberg
Restaurant Gätterlipass
Rigi Burggeist barbecue area
Rigi Burggeist playground
Rigi-Burggeist alpine Guesthouse
Luftseilbahn Obergschwend-Rigi Burggeist
Rigi Scheidegg chapel
Rigi Scheidegg
Berggasthaus Rigi Scheidegg
Rigi Scheidegg playground
Arche Rigi Scheidegg
Rigi Scheidegg Gruebi
Unterstetten Gruebi, Rigi Kaltbad
Bergsonne
Service centre Rigi Kaltbad
St. Michael`s chapel in the rocks
Mineralbad Rigi
Restaurant Sunset (Hotel Rigi Kaltbad)
Mark Twain Bar (Hotel Rigi Kaltbad)
Rigistübli (Hotel Rigi Kaltbad)
Mt. Rigi village shop
Rigi Sport Kiosk
Hotel Restaurant Alpina
Public transport
Public-transport-friendly
The journey is convenient by train and bus:
Take the train to Brunnen. Then take the bus towards Gersau. Get off at the Urmiberg stop.
Directions
By car on the A4 towards Brunnen. Then towards Gersau (Brunnen bypass) to Hopfräben.
Parking
There are paid parking spaces available at the Urmiberg railway station.
However, we recommend public transport instead of driving: lean back, enjoy and also do something good for the environment.
Coordinates
Book recommendations for this region:
Equipment
Hiking boots with a good tread or trekking shoes, rain jacket, drink, snacks, possibly poles.
Localization
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
User Questions