A demanding loop from Rigi Scheidegg over the Fälmissattel
A loop with a passage at a 43 per cent gradient: from Rigi Scheidegg, 11.9 kilometres lead over two saddles and back, with 1,033 metres of ascent and a descent to 932 metres. A sure step and a head for heights are prerequisites.
The route from above
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Route description
The starting point is Rigi Scheidegg at 1,640 metres, which is also the highest point of the loop. The path leads through the Löcher, passes Rigi Burggeist at kilometre 0.3 and crosses the Usserdorfbach after a good kilometre before dropping steeply.
At kilometre 3.7 the Fälmisegg is reached, and shortly afterwards, at kilometre 4.0, the Fälmissattel. Exactly there lies the steepest passage of the tour at around 43 per cent. It then continues down through the Langezug to 932 metres, the lowest point.
Via Rotflüelen at kilometre 8 the way back begins: 692 metres of ascent in one go back to the starting point. There are 708 metres between the lowest and highest points.
Several sections require a sure step and a head for heights; sturdy footwear is essential. The Berggasthaus Burggeist at kilometre 0.8 makes a stop at the beginning or the end; no other option is recorded on the way. The tour is recommended from May to October.
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Getting there / public transport
By public transport to Goldau, then the cable car from Kräbel up to Rigi Scheidegg. Current timetable at sbb.ch.
Food and drink
Berggasthaus Burggeist at kilometre 0.8, close to the start and finish. No further refreshment stop is recorded on the way.
Best time of year
Recommended: May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct