From the Seebodenalp up to Rigi Staffel and back
One continuous climb and an equally brisk descent: this loop from the Seebodenalp at 1,019 metres gains 571 metres between kilometres 1.4 and 6 and reaches 1,605 metres. 9.4 kilometres, three and a half hours and four refreshment stops.
The route from above
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Route description
The starting point is the Seebodenalp above Küssnacht, where the path crosses the Dorfbach straight away. Via Alt Ruodisegg at kilometre 1.8, where the Alpwirtschaft Ruodisegg invites you to a break, the climb begins and continues until kilometre 6.
The steepest passage lies at kilometre 2.5 and reaches around 24 per cent. At kilometre 5.1 Rigi Kaltbad is reached, shortly afterwards Rigi Staffel at kilometre 5.8, and at kilometre 6.1 the highest point of the loop at 1,605 metres.
The way back descends to the Seebodenalp. There are 587 metres between the lowest and highest points. Some sections call for a sure step; sturdy footwear is part of the kit.
Because the route touches several railway stations, the tour can be shortened flexibly. Refreshment stops are the Alpwirtschaft Ruodisegg, the Kräuterhotel Edelweiss at kilometre 5.1, the Restaurant Lok 7 at kilometre 5.8 and the Restaurant Bahnhöfli at kilometre 6.1. The tour is recommended from May to October.
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Getting there / public transport
By public transport to Küssnacht am Rigi, then the cable car up to Seebodenalp. Current timetable at sbb.ch.
Food and drink
Alpwirtschaft Ruodisegg at kilometre 1.8, Kräuterhotel Edelweiss at kilometre 5.1, Restaurant Lok 7 at kilometre 5.8 and Restaurant Bahnhöfli at kilometre 6.1.
Best time of year
Recommended: May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct