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Rigi - First Promenade
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Unterwegs Richtung Rigi FirstPhoto: Marc Boesch Photography, RIGI BAHNEN AG
Rigi Kaltbad - First - Station Wölfertschen First
This easy hike offers 2 in 1 pleasures of nature and relaxation.
easy
Distance 2.1 km
0:30 h
56 m
22 m
1,493 m
1,437 m
The first section offers a fantastic view of Lake Lucerne and the snow-capped Alps on the southern horizon.
Are you a relish walker? Then you should not miss this tour. This wide hiking trail runs along the route of the former Rigi-Scheidegg railway. From the restaurant Bärenstube First it leads through a enlightened mountain forest with a view of the both sides of Mt.Mythen that majestically tower over the Schwyz basin.
Hints
You can find the up-to-date operating status of the railways and hiking trails here.
In order to let our next generation also enjoy the Queen of the Mountains, may we ask you to dispose of the waste at Rigi Stations. Thank you.
Author’s recommendation
I recommend to induldge yourself for a moment in the hearty Restaurant Bärenstube.
Author
Gäste-Service Rigi / Schwyzer Wanderwege
Update: February 09, 2023
Difficulty
easy
Technique
Stamina
Experience
Landscape
Highest point
1,493 m
Lowest point
1,437 m
Best time of year
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
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Jul
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Dec
Track types
Asphalt
1.1 km
Dirt road
0 km
Forested/wild trail
0.9 km
Path
0 km
Rest stops
Aqua-Spa-ResortsRestaurant SunSet
Panorama Restaurant
Mt. Rigi village shop
Hotel Restaurant Alpina
Klanghotel Bergsonne
Alpwirtschaft Obere First
Hotel Rigi-First
Safety information
Please always use the marked winter hiking trails.
Start
Rigi Kaltbad (1,437 m)
Coordinates:
SwissGrid
2'678'123E 1'210'853N
DD
47.044106, 8.466672
DMS
47°02'38.8"N 8°28'00.0"E
UTM
32T 459486 5210203
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Destination
Station Wölfertschen First
Turn-by-turn directions
Rigi Kaltbad (1436 m)- First (1453 m) - Station Wölfertschen First (1479 m)
Public transport
Public-transport-friendly
Rigi Kaltbad, the starting point of the hike, can be reached via Vitznau by cog railway or cable car from Weggis.
By road
Take the exit Küssnacht from A4 highway, then direction to Weggis - VitznauTake the exit Brunnen from A4 highway, then direction to Vitznau - Weggis
Parking
At all Rigi valley stations you will find parking spaces at a fee.Further information about arrival and parking
However, we recommend you to arrive by public transportations instead of cars: Lean back, enjoy and do something good for the environment.
Coordinates
SwissGrid
2'678'123E 1'210'853N
DD
47.044106, 8.466672
DMS
47°02'38.8"N 8°28'00.0"E
UTM
32T 459486 5210203
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Arrival by train, car, foot or bike
Equipment
High profile winter equipment are needed: hiking boots, rain jacket, drink, food and possibly walking sticks.
Difficulty
easy
Distance
2.1 km
Duration
0:30 h
Ascent
56 m
Descent
22 m
Highest point
1,493 m
Lowest point
1,437 m
Statistics
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Maps and trails
- 13 Waypoints
- 13 Waypoints
Distance
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Duration
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Ascent
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Descent
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Highest point
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Lowest point
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