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SIWSS MOUNTAIN WONDERLAND MOUNTAIN SIWSS GUIDE RIGI

WELCOME TO THE TOP OF MOUNT RIGI Discover the breathtaking 360-degree panoramic view that shows you the Swiss , 13 lakes and even the French Alps and the Black Forest. Accessible 365 days a year and easy to reach aboard Europe’s first mountain railway.

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EASY TO REACH SNOW AND FUN IN WINTER EUROPE’S FIRST MOUNTAIN RAILWAY PURE NATURE – WHEREVER YOU LOOK WELLNESS FOR BODY AND SOUL

Well connected with three access stations located between HISTORIC SWISS MILESTONE EXPLORE PEACE AND QUIET and . Mount Rigi is easy to reach either by boat, Since 1871, the cogwheel train has transported guests from all Relax, enjoy and slow down at the mineral bath and spa of Rigi train or car within less than one hour. Coach parking is available over the world to the summit of Mount Rigi. Discover nostalgia Kaltbad – the natural spring water of Mount Rigi. at each valley station. and visit the Swiss people’s preferred mountain destination. THE SWISS HIKING PARADISE GREAT VARIETY Mount Rigi provides 120 km of hiking trails – here you will find ZURICH MUNICH Make the best of your trip to Mount Rigi and use different it all: easy, thrilling, relaxing or exhausting; and you are always RB means of transport such as the cogwheel train or the cable car, surrounded by amazing viewpoints. RIGI KULM and connect everything with a peaceful boat ride on Lake MILAN RELAX AND ENJOY Lucerne. Countless hotels, restaurants and mountain inns will take care LOCAL LIFE of your gastronomic needs. Alternatively, bring your own food Mount Rigi is home to many local farmers. While travelling to and relax in the green meadows, make yourself comfortable on the top, you may well spot a few Rigi cows through the window. a wooden wellness bench or discover one of the many campfire sites on Mount Rigi. WINTER MAGIC During the winter months, Mount Rigi offers plenty of JUST ONE HOUR AWAY! sledding, snowshoeing and even ski experiences. Get up there LUCERNE and discover the white season! From Lucerne or Zurich. Explore Mount Rigi now!

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BAAR Zurich STEINEN 516 m ü. M. SEEWEN CHAM RIGI KULM 1748 m ü. M. IBACH 4 Lake OBERARTH TIERPARK 1 4 ARTHGOLDAU RB 517 m ü. M. RIGI STAFFEL 1603 m ü. M. 4 ARTH 416 m ü. M. URMIBERG/TIMPEL 1135 m ü. M. ROTKREUZ PARKPLATZ A4 CHÄSERENHOLZ LAUERZ 457 m ü. M. LANGBERG IMMENSEE 416 m ü. M. 2 RIGI 1656 m ü. M. GOTTERTLI 1396 m ü. M. DÜSSEN SCHWÄNDI HÖCHELI 1437 m ü. M. RIGI BURGGEIST 1551 m ü. M. RIGI HOCHFLUE 1698 m ü. M. HOLDEREN KRÄBEL 761 m ü. M. Gotthard 2 HUNDSBODEN TRIB ROTSTOCK 1659 m ü. M. 435 m ü. M. GÄTTERLIPASS 1190 m ü. M. RIGI SEEBODENALP 1020 m ü. M.

KÜSSNACHT AM RIGI 441 m ü. M. ALPENHOF RIEDBODEN 5 RIGI STAFFELHÖHE FRUTTLI RIGI WÖLFERTSCHENFIRST MALCHUS

RIGI KLÖSTERLI 1316 m ü. M. OBERMATT 1318 m ü. M. CHÄPPELIBERG 2 5 HINTER DOSSEN OBERGSCHWEND 1012 m ü. M. DOSSEN 1685 m ü. M. HEITERENBODEN RUODISEGG TREIB SCHILD 1548 m ü. M. KÄNZELI 3 ALP RÄB 1124 m ü. M. 5 5 FIRST 1433 m ü. M. RIGI FIRST 2 FÄLMISEGG 1176 m ü. M.

MERLISCHACHEN 446 m ü. M. STEIGLEN ROMITIFELSENTOR VITZNAUER/GERSAUERSTOCK 1451 m ü. M.

MÜSERENALP OBERÄBNET HINTERBERGEN 1100 m ü. M. STEIGELFADBALM FELSENTOR FREIBERGEN CHRIESBAUMBERG HEILIGCHRÜTZ GRUBISBALM ST. ANTONI 819 m ü. M.

WISSIFLUH 945 m ü. M. 435 m ü. M.

MITTLERSCHWANDEN

WEGGIS 499 m ü. M. VITZNAU 435 m ü. M. MEGGEN

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RIGI – POPULAR HIKING MOUNTAIN LEGEND TIMETABLE

A few easy hiking tips to discover the best spots on Mount Rigi: GASTRONOMY Rapperswil

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Rigi mountain cheese fondue or Gault Millau-award BAAR 1 Zurich ZUG RIGI KULM–RIGI STAFFEL (20 min.) STEINEN SCHWYZ 516 m ü. M. SEEWEN CHAM WALCHWIL delicacy? Terroir philosophy or microbrewery-made RIGI KULM 1748 m ü. M. Pleasant and popular short hike from one station to the other. IBACH OBERARTH TIERPARK Lake Zug alpine beer? The restaurants on and around Mount Rigi ARTH GOLDAU RB 517 m ü. M. URMIBERG/TIMPEL 1135 m ü. M. RIGI STAFFEL 1603 m ü. M. ARTH 416 m ü. M. PARKPLATZ A4 2 ROTKREUZ CHÄSERENHOLZ LAUERZ 457 m ü. M. RIGI STAFFEL–RIGI KALTBAD (via Känzeli, 50 min.) LANGBERG IMMENSEE 416 m ü. M. RIGI SCHEIDEGG 1656 m ü. M. carry the full range of culinary delights that will both GOTTERTLI 1396 m ü. M. INGENBOHL SCHWÄNDI RIGI BURGGEIST 1551 m ü. M. HOLDEREN Descend from the mountain with a view to the north and the RIGI HOCHFLUE 1698 m ü. M. KRÄBEL 761 m ü. M. Gotthard please palates and surprise connoisseurs. ROTSTOCK 1659 m ü. M. BRUNNEN 435 m ü. M. GÄTTERLIPASS 1190 m ü. M. south, pass campfire sites and enjoy the famous “Känzeli” RIGI SEEBODENALP 1020 m ü. M. KÜSSNACHT AM RIGI 441 m ü. M. VIEWPOINT ALPENHOF RIGI STAFFELHÖHE FRUTTLI viewpoint. RIGI WÖLFERTSCHEN FIRST MALCHUS RIGI KLÖSTERLI 1316 m ü. M. Mount Rigi offers views of hundreds of Alpine peaks as OBERMATT 1318 m ü. M. CHÄPPELIBERG HINTER DOSSEN GSCHWÄND 1012 m ü. M. DOSSEN 1685 m ü. M. 3 HEITERENBODEN RIGI KALTBAD–RIGI FIRST AND BACK (35 min.) TREIB RUODISEGG SCHILD 1548 m ü. M. well as 13 lakes, spectacular sunrises and sunsets, and KÄNZELI ALP RÄB 1124 m ü. M. Circular hike through the local village of Rigi Kaltbad with views sometimes an imposing sea of fog during the winter RIGI KALTBAD FIRST 1433 m ü. M. RIGI FIRST of Lake Lucerne. months. MERLISCHACHEN 446 m ü. M. ROMITI FELSENTOR VITZNAUER/GERSAUERSTOCK 1451 m ü. M. HINTERBERGEN 1100 m ü. M. GREPPEN

FELSENTOR 4 RIGI KULM–ALPINE FARM CHÄSERENHOLZ–RIGI STAFFEL (55 min.) FREIBERGEN MINERAL BATH AND SPA AT RIGI KALTBAD Check your detailed timetable from Mount Rigi Railways: Lake Lucerne GRUBISBALM ST. ANTONI 819 m ü. M. WISSIFLUH 945 m ü. M. Hike downhill to a popular cheese dairy / Alpine farm, followed Time to relax at the mineral bath and spa – with a splendid rigi.ch/timetable GERSAU 435 m ü. M. by a short ascent and a forest trail to Rigi Staffel. view and an open-air pool. MITTLERSCHWANDEN WEGGIS 499 m ü. M. (Exampel) VITZNAU 435 m ü. M. DAY TRIP FROM LUCERNE MEGGEN 5 RIGI SCHEIDEGG–RIGI KALTBAD (2h 30 min.) SHOPPING

This easy and flat trail offers a wonderful 360-degree view Looking for the right souvenir to take back home, regional 10.12 h | Lucerne–Vitznau HERTENSTEIN

Lake Lucerne of the Alpine scenery while combining both sides of the Lucerne Beckenried products or beverages and snacks for your picknick? You 11.15 h | Vitznau–Rigi Kulm mountain. will find it all at Rigi Kulm, Rigi Kaltbad and the valley stations of Vitznau and Goldau. 14.00 h | Rigi Kulm–Rigi Kaltbad WINTERSPORTS ALPINE CHEESE DAIRY 14.40 h | Rigi Kaltbad–Weggis Cheese lovers like to hike down to the Alpine cheese dairy During the snowy season, you can rent toboggans or snow called “Chäserenholz” to taste and buy cheese. 15.05 h | Weggis–Lucerne shoes from the rental centre at the Rigi Kulm station. CAMPFIRE 15.47 h | Arrival back in Lucerne Throughout the Mount Rigi area, many open and covered LEGEND campfire sites are just waiting for you to discover them. Within just 30 to 40 min., by direct train from Zurich, you can Firewood is usually included. Thanks for cleaning up again access Mount Rigi via Arth-Goldau; check your timetable Winter hiking trail Skilift before leaving. from Zurich to Rigi Kulm at sbb.ch. Sledding/toboggan run Easy ski run

Snowshoe trail Intermediate ski run FREE DRINKING FULLY INCLUDED AND HOT WATER WITH THE SWISS DISPENSER AT TRAVEL PASS! RIGI KULM !