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A varied route awaits you! The journey by boat to Weggis and then by aerial cableway to Dorfplatz (village square) Rigi-Kaltbad is a special experience in itself. But the real highlight is the section to Chänzeli.

Description

From Lucerne train station you first take the ship to Weggis or Vitznau, and experience a taste of the lake air. In Weggis you reach the bottom station of the aerial cableway after a 15-minute walk. The cableway takes you to the modern and spacious Rigi-Kaltbad Dorfplatz (village square). From Vitznau, the cog railway takes you to Rigi Kaltbad.

The unobstructed trail starts here in the direction of Chänzeli. You soon reach the attractive Felskapelle chapel – a worthwhile detour! Several colourful characters, called “Rigi-Wildmannli”, raise a smile from hikers along the way.

The highlight of the hike is the Chänzeli viewing platform, which offers a remarkable view across the branches of Lake Lucerne and the Alpine chain. The way back is on the same route. Crossing green meadows and sparse forests you reach the village square of Kaltbad, where Mineralbad & Spa Rigi Kaltbad invites you to relax.

An enjoyable tour includes the careful planning of the same. Please inform yourself in advance at the local information center about the route and weather conditions. Depending on the season and weather conditions, this route may be blocked or interrupted

Technical information

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Start location
Rigi Kaltbad
Destination
Rigi Kaltbad
Direction
Round trip
Ascent
40 m
Descent
40 m
Distance
2 km
Duration
30 min
Duration back
30 min
Technical requirements
Medium
Physical requirements
Difficult
Theme
With panoramic view
Signalization
Signalisation in both directions
More information https://schweizmobil.ch/en/hiking-in-switzerland/r...

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Quick Facts

Route number

No. 558

Distance

2 km

Duration

30 min

Ascent

40 m

Travel information: Rigi

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