A short circuit on Rigi Kulm
700 metres, 39 metres of ascent and an elevation range of 36 metres: this circuit right on Rigi Kulm is the shortest route in the collection and open all year round. The ideal outing after the ride up.
The route from above
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Elevation profile
Route description
The starting point is the Rigi Kulm top station at 1,765 metres, where the Rigi Kulm Hotel stands right at the start. At kilometre 0.3 the highest point of the Rigi is reached at 1,797 metres.
The circuit leads over the summit dome and closes back at the top station. The lowest point lies at 1,761 metres; there are no climbs worth mentioning.
Technically the path makes no demands and suits all ages. Because it is open all year round, it is also an option in the winter half of the year, when non-slip footwear and a look at current conditions are part of the plan.
Given its short distance, the circuit combines well with one of the longer hikes from Rigi Kulm, or simply slots in as a scenic loop between two train rides.
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Getting there / public transport
By public transport to Goldau or Vitznau, then the Rigi railway up to Rigi Kulm. Current timetable at sbb.ch.
Food and drink
Rigi Kulm Hotel at the start and finish, the only refreshment stop recorded.
Best time of year
Recommended: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec