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The trail leads from Rigi Kaltbad to Rigi Scheidegg- just get off and enjoy life – it’s as simple as that. Closed due to reconstruction until late June 2018. PLAYGROUND D Q Burggeist. 2 h 30 min. / 7 km RESTAURANT BAHNHÖFLI BE & MEE At Rigi Kaltbad, Rigi Scheidegg und Rigi Burggeist, physically active kids will Rigi Staffel Rigi Kaltbad 5 VITZNAU–HINTERBERGEN–VITZNAU 3 FLOWER TRAIL have loads of fun. And your family outing will be a runaway success. +41 41 399 87 66, rigi.ch +41 41 397 03 90, be-mee.ch Daily service. On request. On this trail, which leads from Rigi Kaltbad via Känzeli to Rigi Staffel and along the MINIATURE GOLF AND AERIAL ADVENTURE PARK E R rock face trail, Rigi hikers will, as well as fantastic vistas, be treated to instructive RESTAURANT BÄRGGNUSS BERGGASTHAUS RIGI 6 KRÄBEL–RIGI SCHEIDEGG–KRÄBEL Looking for small and big challenges? 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KIDS RIDE FOR FREE Traveling on Mount Rigi’s mountain railways All children aged 6 to 16 accompanied by an adult enjoy free rides on Mount Rigi’s mountain railways and aerial HIKING & WELLNESS cable cars. For more discounts, go to rigi.ch The all-inclusive feel-good package Why not enjoy two or several days on the mountain – without any stress, but with many relaxing hours JULY AND AUGUST 2018 instead! Two nights including a hearty breakfast and a delicious dinner, one admission to the Rigi Kaltbad RIGI SOUTHSIDE SAFARI Mineral Bath & Spa, and the unlimited possibility to explore the queen of the mountains. This and much Explore the southern portion of Mount Rigi in a variety of more is included in the “Hiking & Wellness” feel-good styles – by boat, aerial cable car, shuttle bus, municipal bus, package. cogwheel railway, and on foot. Playgrounds and campfire sites, Discover it now and enjoy it starting tomorrow: rigi.ch as well as ample space to romp around and beautiful views along the route: The Rigi Southside Safari has all it takes to make it

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NIGHTTIME IS THE RIGHT TIME A REALLY RARE HIKE Imagine walking towards sunrise by the light of the moon: Mount Rigi awaits you with beautiful and rare flowers and Our Full Moon Hike from Hinterbergen to Rigi Kulm turns plants, many of which are protected. On the Flower Trail from night into day and shows you what a thrill it can be to explore Rigi Staffel via Rigi Kaltbad to the rock face trail, you will find Mount Rigi when the world is fast asleep. But the greatest thrill these rarities, and signs pointing them out as well. For in-depth awaits you at the very end – the actual sunrise. If you prefer the information on Mount Rigi’s flora, join one of our botanical, relaxed approach, i.e., approaching sunrise by train or aerial natural history hikes, taking place each Wednesday and cable car, the “Sunrise Rides” package including breakfast on Saturday throughout June and July. rigi.ch GAME OF THROWS the mountain is just perfect for you. And for all the late risers Explore Mount Rigi now! and morning grouches out there, we also offer gorgeous sunsets with an impressive view, of course. For detailed info about Mount Rigi’s nighttime experience, go to rigi.ch

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