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The Rigi - Känzeli Walk
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Rigi Kaltbad - Kaenzeli - Rigi Kaltbad
When Mt. Rigi wrapped herself in a wintery white dress, it is the time to be invited by the Queen of the Mountains to have fun in the snow. On Rigi Kaltbad, a panoramic winter hiking trail awaits you.
easy
Distance 1.8 km
0:30 h
33 m
33 m
1,466 m
1,435 m
Visit the pretty rock chapel at the starting point of this easy walk. Small icicles are formated in a crevice which as seen just next to the chapel. Here is exactly where the Kaltbad spring flows even in nowadays and attracted tourists as early as the 16th century. It was the initial way of the wellness, which lasts until today in the modern Mineral Bath and Spa Kaltbad from the star architect Mario Botta. The flat path leads through the wintry fairytale forest, past interesting rock formations, to the magnificent Kaenzeli vista point. There you have a phenomenal panoramic view of the Kreuztrichter of Lake Lucerne, Lucerne and the crowning panorama of the Alps. In 1868 Queen Victoria of England visited here and wrote her enthusiasm in her diary.
For your information
You can find the current operating status of the railways and hiking trails here.
In order to let our next generation also be inspired from the Queen of the Mountains, may we ask you to dispose of your own waste at Rigi Stations. Thank you.
Author’s recommendation
In the village grocery at Rigi Kaltbad I always take some regional specialities home for my beloved.
Author
Gäste-Service Rigi / Schwyzer Wanderwege
Update: February 09, 2023
Difficulty
easy
Technique
Stamina
Experience
Landscape
Highest point
1,466 m
Lowest point
1,435 m
Best time of year
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Hotel Restaurant AlpinaKlanghotel Bergsonne
Hotel Rigi Kaltbad
Rigistübli
Restaurant SunSet
Panorama Restaurant
Safety information
Please always follow the marked winter hiking trails.
Start
Rigi Kaltbad (1,437 m)
Coordinates:
SwissGrid
2'678'113E 1'210'853N
DD
47.044113, 8.466540
DMS
47°02'38.8"N 8°27'59.5"E
UTM
32T 459476 5210204
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Destination
Rigi Kaltbad
Turn-by-turn directions
Rigi Kaltbad (1436 m) - Kaenzeli (1464 m) - Rigi Kaltbad (1436 m)
Public transport
Public-transport-friendly
Rigi Kaltbad, the starting point of this hike, is easily accessible from Weggis or Vitznau by cogwheel railway or cable car.
By road
A4 highway - exit Küssnacht - direction "Weggis - Vitznau"
A4 highway - exit Brunnen - direction "Vitznau - Weggis"
Parking
At Rigi valley stations you will find parking spaces at a fee.
Further information on getting there and parking
However, we recommend you to arrive by public transportations instead of cars: just lean back, enjoy and do something good for the environment.
Coordinates
SwissGrid
2'678'113E 1'210'853N
DD
47.044113, 8.466540
DMS
47°02'38.8"N 8°27'59.5"E
UTM
32T 459476 5210204
w3w
///down.carefully.directors
Arrival by train, car, foot or bike
Equipment
High profiled winter equipments are needed: hiking boots, rain jacket, drink, food and walking sticks when possible.
Difficulty
easy
Distance
1.8 km
Duration
0:30 h
Ascent
33 m
Descent
33 m
Highest point
1,466 m
Lowest point
1,435 m
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Maps and trails
- 12 Waypoints
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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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