A small loop from the Seebodenalp
A short loop that can be walked all year round: 4.9 kilometres from the Seebodenalp at 1,025 metres, with a mere 161 metres of ascent and an elevation range of 102 metres. Ideal for an outing with children or outside the mountain season.
The route from above
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Route description
The starting point is the Seebodenalp station, reached by mountain railway or by car. The path crosses the Rigacherbach at kilometre 0.9 and the Fluebach at kilometre 1.6 and leads via Alt Ruodisegg, where the Alpwirtschaft Ruodisegg invites you to a break at kilometre 1.9.
From kilometre 2.6 the only climb worth mentioning follows with 69 metres of ascent. At kilometre 3.4 the highest point of the loop is reached at 1,120 metres, after which the path leads across the Dorfbach back to the starting point.
The steepest passage lies at kilometre 2.9 and reaches around 17 per cent. Technically the hike makes no particular demands. Because the loop can be walked all year round, it is also suitable for outings in the winter half of the year.
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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 1.9. Further food and drink are available at the Seebodenalp at the start and finish.
Best time of year
Recommended: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec