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Rigi Kaltbad – First – Unterstetten – Hinder Dossen – Rigi Scheidegg
The panoramic hike from Rigi Kaltbad to Rigi Scheidegg is wonderful just like a winter dream. In this entire area you will find inviting restaurants with panoramic terraces or hearty picknick places with prefilled firewood. Even in winter!
moderate
Distance 7.9 km
2:00 h
250 m
136 m
1,641 m
1,424 m
Enjoy the unique 360° panoramic view on the 7 km long panorama hiking trail. This route is ideal for passionate hikers.
Many interesting contempororay witnesses of the former Rigi-Scheidegg Railway can be discovered along this way. This route takes you through the old railway bridge, then a tunnel, pass by a disused passenger couch and a water filling station for the steam locomotives. The view of the Alps and the Schwyz basin is just magnificent. From Rigi Scheidegg you can take the cable car back to Goldau via Kräbel.
This hike can also be taken in the opposite direction.
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 the waste at Rigi Stations. Thank you.
Author’s recommendation
At the end of the hike I recommend to take refreshment in the mountain inn Rigi Scheidegg with their local products.
Author
Gäste-Service Rigi / Schwyzer Wanderwege
Update: February 09, 2023
Difficulty
moderate
Technique
Stamina
Experience
Landscape
Highest point
1,641 m
Lowest point
1,424 m
Best time of year
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Track types
Asphalt
1.1 km
Dirt road
4 km
Forested/wild trail
2.7 km
Path
0.2 km
Rest stops
Hotel-Restaurant AlpinaHotel Rigi Kaltbad
Hotel Restaurant Alpina
Klanghotel Bergsonne
Alpwirtschaft Obere First
Gasthaus Rigi-Bärenstube
Chalet Schild
Berghaus Unterstetten
Berggasthaus Rigi Scheidegg
Berggasthaus Rigi-Burggeist
Safety information
Please always follow the marked winter hiking trails.
Start
Rigi Kaltbad (1,437 m)
Coordinates:
SwissGrid
2'678'133E 1'210'853N
DD
47.044108, 8.466812
DMS
47°02'38.8"N 8°28'00.5"E
UTM
32T 459497 5210203
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Destination
Rigi Scheidegg
Turn-by-turn directions
Rigi Kaltbad (1436 m) – First (1453 m) – Unterstetten ( 1451 m) – Hinder Dossen (1546 m) – Rigi Scheidegg (1656 m)
Public transport
Public-transport-friendly
You can reach Rigi Kaltbad, the starting point of this hike, from Vitznau by cogwheel railway or cable car from Weggis.
By road
At Rigi valley stations you will find parking spaces at a fee.
Further information on parking
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
2'678'133E 1'210'853N
DD
47.044108, 8.466812
DMS
47°02'38.8"N 8°28'00.5"E
UTM
32T 459497 5210203
w3w
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Arrival by train, car, foot or bike
Equipment
High profiled hiking boots or trakking boots, rain jacket, drink, food and walking sticks when possible.
Reviews
Difficulty
moderate
Distance
7.9 km
Duration
2:00 h
Ascent
250 m
Descent
136 m
Highest point
1,641 m
Lowest point
1,424 m
Statistics
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Maps and trails
- 20 Waypoints
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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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