A leisurely walk from Rigi Kulm to Rigi Kaltbad
Six refreshment stops in 10.5 kilometres: this route leads from Rigi Kulm at 1,749 metres down to Rigi Kaltbad and, with only 291 metres of ascent, is above all a hike to be savoured. Three hours of pure walking time.
The route from above
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Route description
The starting point is Rigi Kulm, where the Rigi Kulm Hotel stands right at the top station. After just 300 metres the highest point of the route is reached at 1,797 metres, after which the path descends.
At kilometre 1.5 the Alpwirtschaft Chäserenholz invites you to a break, and shortly afterwards, at kilometre 1.8, the Chäserenholzhütte. From kilometre 2.0 the only climb of the tour follows with 73 metres of ascent; the steepest section is 16 per cent.
At kilometre 3.8 Rigi Staffel is reached, where the Restaurant Bahnhöfli and, shortly after, the Restaurant Lok 7 await. Over the last section the route leads to Rigi Kaltbad, where at kilometre 5.5 the Kräuterhotel Edelweiss makes the sixth stop.
The hike ends at 1,437 metres; the elevation range is a mere 372 metres. Some sections require a sure step and sturdy footwear. As the start and finish are served by the Rigi railways, the tour is easy to plan. It can be walked from March to October.
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Getting there / public transport
By public transport to Vitznau or Goldau and on by the Rigi railway up to Rigi Kulm. Current timetable at sbb.ch.
Food and drink
Rigi Kulm Hotel at the start, Alpwirtschaft Chäserenholz at kilometre 1.5, Chäserenholzhütte at kilometre 1.8, Restaurant Bahnhöfli and Restaurant Lok 7 at Rigi Staffel, and Kräuterhotel Edelweiss at kilometre 5.5.
Best time of year
Recommended: Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct