Winter path from Rigi Kulm to Rigi Kaltbad
Four kilometres, one hour and five refreshment stops: this short route leads from Rigi Kulm at 1,748 metres down to Rigi Kaltbad. According to the accessibility data it is designated for the months of November to April.
The route from above
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Route description
The starting point is Rigi Kulm, which is also the highest point of the route. The Rigi Kulm Hotel stands right at the start, and the Restaurant Kessiboden follows at kilometre 0.2.
At kilometre 1.0 Rigi Staffel is reached with the Restaurant Bahnhöfli, and at kilometre 1.2 the Restaurant Lok 7 follows. The path continues to descend and reaches Rigi Kaltbad at kilometre 2.0.
The walk ends at 1,437 metres at the Hotel-Restaurant Alpina. The lowest point lies at 1,435 metres; the elevation range is 314 metres. There are no climbs worth mentioning.
Technically the route makes no demands. Because it is designated for the winter months, winter equipment, non-slip footwear and a look at current conditions are part of the plan. All the stations are served by the Rigi railways, which makes planning easier.
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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, Restaurant Kessiboden at kilometre 0.2, Restaurant Bahnhöfli at kilometre 1.0, Restaurant Lok 7 at kilometre 1.2 and Hotel-Restaurant Alpina at the finish.
Best time of year
Recommended: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, Nov, Dec