From the summit of the Rigi down to Rigi Staffel
2.3 kilometres, one hour and 338 metres of descent: this short route leads from Rigi Kulm at 1,796 metres down to Rigi Staffel. Open all year round and with three refreshment stops over a short distance.
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. At kilometre 0.2 stands the Rigi Kulm Hotel, at kilometre 0.4 the Restaurant Kessiboden.
The path descends steadily, with the steepest drop at kilometre 1.8. At kilometre 1.2 Rigi Staffel is reached with the Restaurant Bahnhöfli.
The walk ends at 1,479 metres; the lowest point lies at 1,457 metres. The elevation range is 339 metres; there are no climbs worth mentioning.
Technically the route makes no demands and suits all ages. Because it is open all year round, it is an option in any season. Given its short distance, it combines well with a longer Rigi hike.
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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 kilometre 0.2, Restaurant Kessiboden at kilometre 0.4 and Restaurant Bahnhöfli at kilometre 1.2.
Best time of year
Recommended: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec