Year-round high path: Urmiberg to Rigi Scheidegg
7.1 kilometres with 714 metres of ascent spread over three climbs: this tour leads from the Urmiberg top station at 1,134 metres across to Rigi Scheidegg at 1,641 metres. According to the accessibility data it is open all year round.
The route from above
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Elevation profile
Route description
The starting point is the top station of the Brunnen–Urmiberg cable car at the Timpel, where the Bergrestaurant Timpelweid stands right at the start. The first climb gains 182 metres over 1.1 kilometres and leads across the Teuftobel.
After crossing the Teubertsbach at kilometre 3.5, the second climb of 281 metres follows from kilometre 3.3. The steepest passage lies at kilometre 4.0 and reaches around 24 per cent.
From kilometre 5.3 the path gains another 216 metres. Rigi Burggeist is reached at kilometre 6.1, after which the route leads through the Löcher to Rigi Scheidegg at 1,641 metres, the highest point of the tour.
The elevation range is 507 metres, and some sections require a sure step and sturdy footwear. In snow, winter equipment and a look at current conditions are part of the plan. The route runs from Ingenbohl via Lauerz to Gersau.
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Getting there / public transport
By public transport to Brunnen and on by cable car up the Urmiberg. Current timetable at sbb.ch.
Food and drink
Bergrestaurant Timpelweid at the start. Further food and drink are available at Rigi Scheidegg at the finish.
Best time of year
Recommended: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec