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Intro

This fascinating panorama trail follows the route of the old Rigi Scheidegg Railway on flat terrain as far as Unterstetten, then continues on a gentle incline to Rigi Scheidegg.

Description

The hiking trail traces the route of the old railway from Rigi Kaltbad to Rigi Scheidegg (1874 to 1931). Apart from the slight incline at the end before Rigi Scheidegg, the path is flat and thus ideal for leisure hikers. There is plenty of evidence of the former line to discover along the way, as the route runs over old railway bridges and through a tunnel.

Hikers will also encounter a disused carriage from the historic Rigi Scheidegg Railway, now used as a holiday home, a water station for the steam locomotives and a few distance markers. The view of the Alps and the Schwyz valley is magnificent. From Rigi Scheidegg, a comfortable cable car runs back to Goldau via Kräbel.

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 Scheidegg
Ascent
220 m
Descent
20 m
Distance
7 km
Duration
2 h 20 min
Physical requirements
Medium
Signalization
Signalisation in both directions
More information https://schweizmobil.ch/en/winter-hiking/route-570...

Map

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Contact

Gäste-Service Rigi
Bahnhofstrasse 7
6354  Vitznau

Phone  +41 (0)41 399 87 87
welcome@rigi.ch
rigi.ch

Quick Facts

Route number

No. 570

Distance

7 km

Duration

2 h 20 min

Ascent

220 m

Travel information: Rigi

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