From Rigi Kulm down to the Seebodenalp
741 metres of descent in 4.4 kilometres, without a single counter-climb: this short route leads from Rigi Kulm at 1,762 metres down to the Seebodenalp. Undemanding in terms of stamina, but a real strain on the knees.
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. From here it is downhill all the way; at kilometre 1 the path passes Rigi Staffel.
The path continues to descend and, after the Dorfbach, reaches the Seebodenalp at kilometre 4.4 at 1,026 metres. There are 743 metres between the highest and lowest points, a considerable drop for a mere four and a half kilometres.
Some sections call for a sure step; sturdy footwear is part of the kit. Walking poles are a sensible aid with a height difference like this.
Inns line the route: the Rigi Kulm Hotel and the Restaurant Kessiboden at the start, the Restaurant Bahnhöfli at Rigi Staffel and the Hotel Rigi-Seebodenalp at the finish. The tour is recommended from June to October.
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Getting there / public transport
By public transport to Arth-Goldau or Vitznau and on by the Rigi railway to Rigi Kulm. Current timetable at sbb.ch.
Food and drink
Rigi Kulm Hotel and Restaurant Kessiboden at the start, Restaurant Bahnhöfli at kilometre 1 and Hotel Rigi-Seebodenalp at the finish.
Best time of year
Recommended: Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct