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BRUNNEN 435 m ü. M.
URMIBERG/TIMPEL 1135 m ü. M.ARTH-GOLDAU RB 517 m ü. M.
PARKPLATZ A4
KRÄBEL 761 m ü. M.
ARTH 416 m ü. M.
RIGI KLÖSTERLI 1316 m ü. M.
RIGI KALTBAD-FIRST 1433 m ü. M.
RIGI KULM 1748 m ü. M.
WISSIFLUH 945 m ü. M.
VITZNAU 435 m ü. M.WEGGIS 499 m ü. M.
HINTERBERGEN 1100 m ü. M.
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RIGI BURGGEIST 1551 m ü. M.
RIGI SCHEIDEGG 1656 m ü. M.
OBERGSCHWEND 1012 m ü. M.
LAUERZ 457 m ü. M.
GERSAU 435 m ü. M.
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RIGI HOCHFLUE 1698 m ü. M.
GOTTERTLI 1396 m ü. M.
DOSSEN 1685 m ü. M.
OBERMATT 1318 m ü. M.
FÄLMISEGG 1176 m ü. M.
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ST. ANTONI 819 m ü. M.
VITZNAUER-/GERSAUERSTOCK 1451 m ü. M.
GÄTTERLIPASS 1190 m ü. M.
HÖCHELI 1437 m ü. M.
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ROTSTOCK 1659 m ü. M.
ALP RÄB 1124 m ü. M.
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KÜSSNACHT AM RIGI 441 m ü. M.
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Lake LauerzLake Zug
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HOTELS AND RESTAURANTS SUGGESTED HIKES THIS AND THAT1 TRAIL OF NATURAL TREASURES
This trail from Rigi Kaltbad and Rigi First via Unterstetten to Hinterbergen is sure to thrill hikers with breathtaking vistas of Lake Lucerne deep down below and a magnificent view of the Alpine peaks of Central Switzerland in the distance. 2 h / 5 km
2 PANORAMA TRAILMount Rigi’s longest barrier-free hiking trail offers a wonderful 360-degree view of the Alpine scenery. Historic buildings as well as a tunnel and a viaduct evoke nostalgic memories of bygone times. The trail leads from Rigi Kaltbad to Rigi Scheidegg- Burggeist. 2 h 30 min. / 7 km
3 FLOWER TRAILOn this trail, which leads from Rigi Kaltbad via Känzeli to Rigi Staffel and along the rock face trail, Rigi hikers will, as well as fantastic vistas, be treated to instructive close-ups of the local flora. 2 h / 7.3 km
4 GLACIER TRAILTake a trip back to the ice age on Seebodenalp, learning from information boards installed in several locations throughout the area what the glaciers left behind and where those traces can still be found on Seebodenalp. 1 h 30 min. / 4.5 km
5 RIGI LEHNENWEG HIKEThis varied “steep slope” trail leads, high above Lake Lucerne, along Mount Rigi’s slopes, from Immensee/Küssnacht, Weggis and Vitznau to Gersau, past splendid Alpine meadows, through cool forests, affording fantastic views of the Lake and the mountains. It can be extended by following the Waldstätterweg trail from Gersau to Brunnen. 5–6 h / 17.5 km (without extension)
6 VIA SILVA TRAILThis exciting forest nature trail along Mount Rigi’s northern slope, leading from Arth up through the protective forest and back down, provides many insights and entertaining information about the forest’s ecosystem, as well as many surprising facts about the forest’s protective properties. 2 h 30 min. / 7 km
7 SCHWYZER HÖHENWEG TRAILThis Alpine trail begins at Küssnacht am Rigi’s historic town center, and then leads up to the Seebodenalp vista point, from where it becomes steep, leading through the forest up to Rigi Staffel. It ends in Goldau, after a descent past Klösterli along Mount Rigi’s northern slope. 6 h / 16 km
CAMPFIRE SITEThroughout the Mount Rigi area, many open and covered campfire sites are just waiting for you to ignite them. Firewood included. By the way: Thanks for cleaning up the site before leaving.
VISTA POINT Mount Rigi offers views of a literal ocean of 620 Alpine peaks as well as no fewer than 13 lakes. Add to that glorious sunsets and – weather permitting – the imposing sea of fog below.
PLAYGROUNDAt Rigi Kaltbad, Rigi Scheidegg und Rigi Burggeist, physically active kids will have loads of fun. And your family outing will be a runaway success.
MINIATURE GOLF AND AERIAL ADVENTURE PARKLooking for small and big challenges? You will find them at several miniature golf facilities on and around Mount Rigi and at the Rigi aerial adventure park above Küssnacht am Rigi. Now who has the tee-off skills and the power? And who has the “guts” for a wild cable ride?
MINERAL BATH & SPA RIGI KALTBAD AND ALPINE WELLNESSTime to relax at Rigi Kaltbad Mineral Bath & Spa – with a splendid view, both inside and in the open air. Alp Chäserenholz, meanwhile, is devoted to offering you Alpine wellness far from the daily grind.
COACH RIDESIn need of relaxation? Enjoy a nice and slow, large or small horse-drawn tour through the gorgeous Mount Rigi scenery.
RIGI SOUVENIRS AND REGIONAL PRODUCTSLooking for a comprehensive range of souvenirs, regional products as well as beverages and snacks? Look no further than Rigi Kaltbad, Rigi Kulm or the Vitznau and Goldau valley stations. For your sporting goods needs, the Sport-Kiosk Rigi Kaltbad is the place to visit. And if it’s groceries you are looking for – or if you need to mail a letter – the Dorfladen Rigi Kaltbad is waiting to serve you.
ALPINE CHEESE DAIRYTaste heavenly cheese made from the finest Alpine milk at the Alp Chäseren-holz and Alp Trib cheese dairies.
A VISIT TO THE CAVE DWELLERSA long time ago, the Höhle Steigelfadbalm cave provided shelter for both Neanderthal men and, perhaps unfortunately, cave bears.
Barrier-free Ladder: Caution – may be slippery!
Open to / negotiable by all-terrain baby strollers
Hiking trailNo particular skills/abilities needed.
Mountain trailHikers should be sure-footed, unafraid of heights, in very good physical shape and aware of the dangers involved in hiking in the Alps.
Alpine trailHikers must be sure-footed, unafraid of heights and in very good physical shape.Mountaineering experience and adequate equipment are a must.
Mountain bike trail
1 VITZNAU–RIGI KULM Daily service.
2 ARTH GOLDAU RB–RIGI KULM Daily service.
3 WEGGIS–RIGI KALTBAD Daily service. Maintenance work March 25–April 26 and November 4–15, 2019.
4 KÜSSNACHT–SEEBODENALP Daily service. Maintenance work April 1–12, 2019 (Mon–Fri only).
5 VITZNAU–HINTERBERGEN Daily service. On request.
6 KRÄBEL–RIGI SCHEIDEGG Daily service. Maintenance work March 11–21, 2019.
7 OBERGSCHWEND–RIGI BURGGEIST Closed on Tuesday, except during canton of Schyz school holidays. Maintenance work March 25–April 16 and November 11–22, 2019.
8 GERSAU–OBERGSCHWEND Bus shuttle on Saturday, Sunday and all public holidays, May 30–October 13, 2019.
COGWHEEL RAILWAY / CABLE CARTHE MOUNT RIGI EXPERIENCE!The Mount Rigi massif rises up – like a pre-Alpine peninsula – between Lake Lucerne, Lake Zug and Lake Lauerz. The perfect area to treat yourself to a timeout – so why not start right now on your exciting journey to the Queen of the Mountains! Incidentally, if you start in Vitznau, you will travel to the top aboard Europe’s oldest mountain railway (opened in 1871). And before you know it, you have arrived at 1800 meters above sea level, and at one of Central Switzerland’s most beautiful vista points. From the top, on a clear day, you can spot no fewer than 620 Alpine peaks, 13 lakes and 24 of 26 Swiss cantons.
UNITED FOR THE QUEENThe Mount Rigi area extends over nine communities in the cantons of Lucerne and Schwyz. Countless restaurants, hotels and tour operators cater to the Queen of the Mountains. And our partner organizations in the communities down in the valleys and around the lakes throw in everything else to make your Mount Rigi outing complete. So how about combining your arrival on the mountain with a hearty brunch, a delicious lunch or an overnight stay in the area? Your perfect timeout or vacation couldn’t be easier!
FASCINATING NOSTALGIAGleaming metal, the smell of burning coal, hissing steam, sparks flying, and the movement of well-oiled heavy machin-ery: Riding on a steam train remains a fascinating experience to this day. This summer too, our vintage steam engines will carry you up the mountain on select dates.
RIGI HISTORIC’s goal is to preserve RIGI BAHNEN AG’s valuable historic rolling stock and buildings, so that they can and will remain under steam for you. For more information, go to rigihistoric.ch
N HEIRIHÜTTERigi Klösterli+41 41 855 01 32, heirihuette.ch
O HOTEL ZUM GOLDENEN HIRSCHENRigi Klösterli +41 41 855 05 45, kloesterli.ch
P BERGHAUS UNTERSTETTENUnterstetten +41 41 855 01 27, rigi.ch
Q ALP CHÄSERENHOLZRigi Kulm+41 41 855 02 06, rigi.ch
R BERGGASTHAUS RIGI SCHEIDEGGRigi Scheidegg +41 41 828 14 75, rigi-scheidegg.ch
S BERGGASTHAUS RIGI BURGGEISTRigi Burggeist +41 41 828 16 86, rigi-burggeist.ch
T RESTAURANT HINTERBERGENHinterbergen +41 41 397 16 87, hinterbergen.ch
U ÖKO-HOTEL GRUEBISBALMGruebisbalm +41 41 397 16 81, gruebisbalm.ch
V RESTAURANT ALPENHOFKüssnacht am Rigi +41 41 850 10 73, restaurant-alpenhof.ch
W HOTEL RESTAURANT RIGI-SEEBODENALPSeebodenalp +41 41 850 10 02, hotelseebodenalp.ch
X HOLDERENHÜTTESeebodenalp +41 41 850 44 28, holderenalp.ch
Y ALPWIRTSCHAFT RUODISEGGSeebodenalp +41 41 850 36 59, ruodisegg.ch
Z ALPWIRTSCHAFT RÄBSeebodenalp +41 41 390 37 63 / +41 79 385 01 18,raebalp.ch
A RIGI KULM-HOTELRigi Kulm+41 41 880 18 88, rigikulm.chB RIGI PIC SNACK & SHOP
Rigi Kulm+41 41 399 87 80, rigi.ch
C KESSIBODENRigi Kulm+41 76 321 71 20, kessiboden.ch
D RESTAURANT BAHNHÖFLIRigi Staffel+41 41 399 87 66, rigi.ch
E RESTAURANT BÄRGGNUSSRigi Staffel +41 41 399 87 22, baerggnuss.ch
F KRÄUTER HOTEL EDELWEISSRigi Staffelhöhe+41 41 399 88 00, kraeuterhotel.ch
G BE UND MEE, BED AND BREAKFASTRigi Staffelhöhe +41 41 397 03 90, be-mee.ch
H HOTEL RIGI KALTBADRigi Kaltbad+41 41 399 81 81, hotelrigikaltbad.ch
I GRATALP-STÜBLIRigi Kaltbad, +41 79 701 27 65, skiliftgratalp.ch
J HOTEL & RESTAURANT ALPINARigi Kaltbad +41 41 397 11 52, alpina-rigi.ch
K HOTEL BERGSONNERigi Kaltbad+41 41 399 80 10, bergsonne.ch Reopening April 2019
L RESTAURANT BÄRENSTUBERigi First+41 41 399 82 80, rigifirst.ch
M CHALET SCHILDRigi First+41 41 855 02 53, chaletschild.ch
PAY LESS WITH SWISS PASSThe Swiss Pass with the SBB GA travelcard is fully valid on the Vitznau and Goldau cogwheel railways as well as on the Weggis–Kaltbad and Kräbel–Scheidegg cable cars. 50% discount on the Obergschwend–Rigi Burggeist and Küssnacht–Seebodenalp cable cars. For more discounts, go to rigi.ch
TIMETABLEA detailed timetable for the railways and aerial cable cars mentioned herein is available in print at the respective valley and mountain stations. You can also find all timetables as well as further train and cable car information online at rigi.ch
FAHRPLAN / TIMETABLE9. Dezember 2018 bis 14. Dezember 2019December 9, 2018 to December 14, 2019
LOOKING FOR A GIFT?Giving happiness is easy with RIGI BAHNEN AG gift vouchers – available at all stations and rigi.ch
RIGI GUEST SERVICE+41 41 399 87 87Bahnhofstrasse 7, Postfach6354 Vitznau, [email protected]
VIEW TO A THRILLExplore Mount Rigi now!
WHERE FAMILIES FIND FUN TOOThe Mount Rigi area offers a host of possibilities for your individual family outing: more playgrounds than we could mention, campfire sites with a view, an aerial adventure park, the famous Hohle Gasse historic site, the equally popular Nature Reserve and Wildlife Park Goldau, as well as a large number of family-friendly hotels – in short, your guarantee of an unforgettable family adventure. And, in the summer, a family outing to Mount Rigi pays off twice, because during July and August kids up to 16 ride for free on RIGI BAHNEN AG’s trains and aerial cable cars. So, after a ride with a great view a up the Queen of the Mountains, the family fun continues right away with our wide range of attractions for kids of any age. How about a relaxed round of miniature golf at Rigi Kaltbad? Or perhaps you prefer a thrilling South Side Safari hike – you decide! And for all you fairy tale fans out there, every Wednesday afternoon means fairy story time.
GREAT SUMMER EVENTS 2019 • KulmKultur – panel discussion with Monika Roth/Maria Pia Jauch, May 17• Concert Heimweh, May 18• 1. Rigi Foodfestival, June 16• KulmKultur – philosophical summer talk with Ludwig Hasler, July 7 • Seenachtsfest Gersau, July 13• Rigi Schwing- und Älplerfest, July 14• Rigi Musiktage, July 19 – 21• 23. Alphornbläsertreffen, July 21 • StradivariFEST Gersau, July 25 – 28• Seenachtsfest Küssnacht am Rigi, July 26 – 28 • Rigi Scheidegg Chilbi, July 28 • 1. August-Schwimmen Merlischachen, August 1• Internationaler Rigi Berglauf, August 11• Jodlerchilbi Seebodenalp, August 18 • Gersauer Bergstubete, August 18• Rigi-Tavolata, August 23 • Rigi Literaturtage, September 6 – 8• Rigi Kaltbad Chilbi, September 29• KulmKultur – Robert Schumann piano soiree with Raphael Rütti, October 26• KulmKultur – philosophical colloquium with Thomas Hürlimann/Andreas Iten, November 15/16 For the latest information about these and other events, go to rigi.ch
MOMENT OF JOYExplore the calm now!
THEY CALL YOU THE WANDERER?Don’t worry, Mount Rigi happens to be a hiker’s paradise. The Queen of the Mountains offers you no less than 120 kilometers of hiking trails. We always recommend the classics, such as the seven-kilometer Panorama Trail, as well as breathtaking routes far from the beaten paths. One of many good examples is the ridge trail via Gottertli to Rigi Burggeist. The trails are especial-ly spectacular when fog shrouds the valleys below. The moment the mountain railway pushes through the clouds and the warm rays of the sun welcome you at the top, that’s when your day has truly been made.And if you are biologically inclined, the Pro Rigi Society’s guided botanical hikes following the Flower Trail will provide you with a great deal of information about our fauna and flora, in particular the roughly 200 plant species in full bloom along the trails.
ALPINE CUISINE: SURPRISINGLY VARIEDOn and around Mount Rigi you will find whatever your gour-met heart desires. Unique, versatile and exquisite: that’s our area in a nutshell, culinarily speaking. And it covers the gamut from the classic Rigi cheese fondue at the rustic mountain inn all the way to the terroir cuisine of a Gault Millau-recognized restaurant.By the way: Should you feel the need to work out in order to compensate for a somewhat hearty meal, we have the right thing for you. Our culinary hike called “3 Courses – 3 Hosts” takes you from restaurant to restaurant, and from appetizer to main course and then dessert. Delicious regional specialties served in a cozy atmosphere before and after a brisk exercise: what could be more appetizing?
BACKPACK TO GOFeel the sudden urge to go on a summer hike and a delicious picknick but can’t find the time to shop for food? No problem! Thanks to Backpack to Go, your pre-packed backpack containing all the necessary barbecue accessories and fresh products, a great, uncomplicated and culinarily satisfying day on Mount Rigi is guaranteed! Just pick, hike on and enjoy in the great outdoors, together with the fantastic view. rigi.ch
MARCH TO OCTOBER
A MOUTH-WATERING EVENINGGame to go on a trip to Mount Rigi? Then you will love our culinary evening ride aboard our vintage “Belle Epoque” saloon car, followed by a sumptuous three-course game dinner. For the less hungry, we offer our stylish apéritif ride without dinner. Groups have a lot to look forward to as well when booking an audience with the Queen of the Mountains. How about a visit to one of our Alpine cheese dairies combined with an apéritif at the herb garden, followed by an attempt to brew your own Mount Rigi craft beer? Find more ideas at rigi.ch
MAY TO OCTOBER OR SEASONAL
OUR FASCINATING FULL MOON Nightwalkers, somnambulists (just kidding) and refugees of the hustle and bustle, listen up! When night turns into day, you just have to be on Mount Rigi. Because our queen is especially pretty when the daylight is gone, as you will discover on our Full Moon Hikes between June and September. Or on one of our astro-nomical tours in November, where you will be guided by experts through the night’s darkness. You will agree: There’s a lot to explore and learn on Mount Rigi by the light of a full moon. rigi.ch
JUNE TO NOVEMBER
A WOOFY GOOD TIMEGianna, Derya, Enzo and Max: Meet the Rigi Barry & Friends Society’s mild-mannered and friendly St. Bernards! Eminently huggable, our four-legged best friends just love Barry strolls and showing you the Queen of the Mountains. And of course, you just have to round off your hike with a tasty barbecue at Restaurant BärgGnuss. rigi.ch
MAY TO OCTOBER
HIGHLY ALPETIZINGExplore culinary delights now!
TEAM EFFORTExplore the possibilities now!
EnglishALPINE WELLNESS FOR YOUR BODY AND SOULNeed to unwind and escape the daily grind? We have an easy recipe for a perfect day: Come up here, discover our natural beauty, and dive right into it! While others are still stuck in evening traffic, you begin to enjoy our after-work treatment, relaxing in the warm water of the Rigi Kaltbad Mineral Bath & Spa while taking in the marvellous panoramic view – entirely stress-free and laid-back.Early risers and night owls will find the Mount Rigi experience especially attractive, as our special overnight stay and wellness packages give them the perfect opportunity to relaxedly catch both the day’s last and the next moning’s first rays of the sun.
EXPLORER GUIDE MOUNT RIGI: WHAT AN EXPERIENCE!Summer 2019
PRETTY SIGHTExplore summer events now!
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