COGWHEEL RAILWAY / CABLE CAR
A VITZNAU–RIGI KULM
Daily service.
B ARTH-GOLDAU–RIGI KULM
Daily service.
C WEGGIS–RIGI KALTBAD
Daily service. Maintenance work March 6 to April 21 (out of service) and November 20 to December 1, 2023 (out of service on workdays, open Sat/Sun).
D KÜSSNACHT–SEEBODENALP
Daily service.
E VITZNAU–HINTERBERGEN
Daily service. Service available upon request
F VITZNAU–WISSIFLUH
Daily service. Service available upon request
G KRÄBEL–RIGI SCHEIDEGG
Daily service. Maintenance work April 17 to 28 and November 6 to 17, 2023 (out of service on workdays, open Sat/Sun).
H OBERGSCHWEND–RIGI BURGGEIST
Daily service, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., on Friday and Saturday until 8 p.m.
Daily connection to mountain bus line 535.
Maintenance work March 13 to April 5 (out of service) and November 20 to December 1, 2023 (out of service on workdays, open Sat/Sun).
I GERSAU–OBERGSCHWEND
Mountain bus line 535, daily service, see timetable at rigi.ch/mountain-bus
MT. RIGI RAILWAYS COVERED BY GA
Holding an SBB GA travelcard or Swiss Travel Pass?
Then you ride at no additional cost on all Mt. Rigi Railways trains and cable cars. So come aboard, take a deep breath and enjoy the magic of nature! For more info on discounts, go to rigi.ch/prices
365 DAYS OF FUN
Holding our 365-day pass? Then you pay exactly zero to enjoy unlimited railway and hiking fun throughout the year on the Queen of the Mountains. 120 km of hiking trails with a view and 20 km of ski runs are waiting to be discovered by you. rigi.ch/pass
SUGGESTED HIKES
1 MOUNT RIGI PANORAMA TRAIL
Mount Rigi’s longest hiking trail offers a wonderful 360-degree view of the Alpine scenery. Historic buildings as well as a tunnel and a viaduct serve as reminders of the historic Rigi-Scheidegg railway. The trail leads from Rigi Kaltbad to Rigi Scheidegg-Burggeist. Need a shortcut? Take the rockface trail between Rigi First and Unterstetten. 1 h 50 min. 7.1 km
2 TRAIL OF NATURAL WONDERS
This trail connecting Hinterbergen with Rigi Kaltbad offers breathtaking views across sheer rockfaces and plenty of nature’s charms. 2 h / 5.6 km
3 FLORAL TRAIL
On this trail, which leads from Rigi Kaltbad via Känzeli to Rigi Staffel and along the rockface 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 RIGI SCHEIDEGG WILD ANIMALS TRAIL
How about going on a tracking expedition? Chances are, you cross paths with a fox, a badger, a squirrel or – even more likely – one of the many chamois that inhabit the area and occasionally venture as far down as the lakeshore. 20 min. / 600 m
5 ROSI’S ZWÄRGLIWEG TRAIL
This trail between Rigi Burggeist and Obergschwend is very popular with the “Zwärgli” (a.k.a. “kids”), because it runs past the Rigi Scheidegg and Rigi Burggeist restaurants – and their adjacent playgrounds! 1 h 30 min. 3.9 km
6 SEEBODENALP GLACIER TRAIL
Take a trip back to the Ice Age on Seebodenalp, learning from information boards in several locations about that frosty period on and around Mount Rigi and where its traces can still be found on Seebodenalp. 1 h 30 min. / 4.9 km
7 RIGI LEHNENWEG HIKE
This varied trail leads, high above Lake Lucerne, along Mount Rigi’s steep slopes, from Immensee/Küssnacht am Rigi via Greppen, Weggis, and Vitznau to Gersau. It can be extended by following the Waldstätterweg trail from Gersau to Brunnen. 7 h 30 min. / 22.3 km
8 VIA SILVA TRAIL
This forest nature trail along Mount Rigi’s northern slope provides many insights into the forest’s ecosystem, as well as surprising facts about the forest’s protective properties. 1 h 30 min. / 4.4 km
9 SCHWYZER HÖHENWEG TRAIL, SECTIONS 1 & 2
This 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. 7 h / 17.4 km
For further hiking trail suggestions, go to our tour finder page at rigi.ch/tourfinder-summer
THIS AND THAT
CAMPFIRE SITE
Throughout the Mount Rigi area, many open and covered campfire sites are just waiting for you to ignite them. Firewood included.
Thank you for using the trash receptacles at the Rigi Bahnen stations!
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.
PLAYGROUND
At Rigi Kaltbad, Rigi Scheidegg and Rigi Burggeist as well as down in the valleys, physically active kids will have loads of fun. And your family outing will be a runaway success.
MINIATURE GOLF AND AERIAL ADVENTURE PARK
Looking 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?
RIGI KALTBAD MINERAL BATH & SPA AND ALPINE WELLNESS
Time 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 RIDES
Enjoy a nice and slow, large or small horse-drawn tour through the gorgeous Mount Rigi scenery.
RIGI SOUVENIRS AND REGIONAL PRODUCTS
A comprehensive range of souvenirs, regional products as well as beverages and snacks is available at Rigi Kaltbad, Rigi Kulm, the Rigi Scheidegg Kiosk and the Vitznau and Goldau valley stations. For your sporting goods needs, visit the Sport-Kiosk Rigi Kaltbad. And for everyday products, groceries, fresh produce and postal services we recommend the Dorfladen Rigi Kaltbad.
ALPINE CHEESE DAIRY
Taste heavenly cheese made from the finest Alpine milk at the Alp Chäserenholz and Alp Trib cheese dairies.
A VISIT TO THE CAVE DWELLERS
A long time ago, the Höhle Steigelfadbalm cave provided shelter for both Neanderthal men and, perhaps unfortunately, cave bears.
Church / Chapel
Campground
HOTELS AND RESTAURANTS
1 RIGI KULM HOTEL Rigi Kulm, +41 41 880 18 88, rigikulm.ch
2 RIGI BISTRO Rigi Kulm, +41 41 399 87 80, rigi.ch
3 KESSIBODEN Rigi Kulm, +41 79 227 71 20, kessiboden.ch
4 ALP CHÄSERENHOLZ Rigi Kulm, +41 41 855 02 06, rigi.ch
5 RESTAURANT BAHNHÖFLI Rigi Staffel, +41 41 399 87 66, rigi.ch
6 RESTAURANT LOK 7 Rigi Staffel, +41 41 399 87 22, lok7.ch
7 KRÄUTER HOTEL EDELWEISS Rigi Staffelhöhe, +41 41 399 88 00, kraeuterhotel.ch
8 BE UND MEE, BED AND BREAKFAST Rigi Kaltbad, +41 41 397 03 90, be-mee.ch
9 HOTEL RIGI KALTBAD Rigi Kaltbad, +41 41 399 81 81, hotelrigikaltbad.ch
10 GRATALP-STÜBLI Rigi Kaltbad, +41 79 701 27 65, skiliftgratalp.ch
11 HOTEL & RESTAURANT ALPINA Rigi Kaltbad, +41 41 397 11 52, alpina-rigi.ch
15 ALPWIRTSCHAFT HEIRIHÜTTE Rigi Klösterli, +41 41 855 01 32, heirihuette.ch
16 HOTEL RESTAURANT ZUM GOLDENEN HIRSCHEN Rigi Klösterli, +41 41 855 05 45, kloesterli.ch
17 BERGHAUS UNTERSTETTEN Unterstetten, +41 41 855 01 27, rigi.ch
18 BERGGASTHAUS RIGI SCHEIDEGG Rigi Scheidegg, +41 41 828 14 75, rigi-scheidegg.ch
19 BERGGASTHAUS RIGI BURGGEIST Rigi Burggeist, +41 41 828 16 86, rigi-burggeist.ch
20 RESTAURANT HINTERBERGEN Hinterbergen, +41 41 397 16 87, hinterbergen.ch
21 ÖKO-HOTEL GRUEBISBALM Gruebisbalm, +41 41 397 16 81, gruebisbalm.ch
22 HOTEL RESTAURANT RIGI-SEEBODENALP Seebodenalp, +41 41 850 10 02, hotelseebodenalp.ch
23 GROD-BEIZLI Seebodenalp, +41 41 850 82 44, grod-beizli.ch
24 ALPHÜTTE HOLDEREN Seebodenalp, +41 41 850 44 28
• Rigi Historic XXL Tag, May 28
• Heirassa Festival, Weggis, June 8–11
• Tag der Natur Rigi, June 17
• 17. Schweizer Wandernacht, July 1/2
• Rigi Schwing- und Älplerfest, July 9 (possibly July 16)
• Rigi Musiktage, July 13–15
• 26. Alphornbläsertreffen, July 16
• StradivariFEST Gersau, July 26–30
• Seenachtsfest Küssnacht am Rigi, July 28–30
• Rigi Scheidegg-Burggeist Chilbi, July 30
• Rigi Historic XXL Tag, August 1
• 1. August-Schwimmen Merlischachen, August 1
• Various Swiss National Day events in the area, August 1
• Rigi-Tavolata, August 11
• Bergrennen Seebodenalp Küssnacht, August 12/13
• Internationaler Rigi Berglauf, August 20
• Küssnachter Chilbi, August 26–28
• Goldauer Chilbi, September 1–3
• Oberarther Chilbi, September 9–11
• Rigi Kaltbad Chilbi, September 24
13 BERGGASTHAUS BÄRENSTUBE Rigi First, +41 41 855 42 42, rigi-baerenstube.ch
14 CHALET SCHILD Rigi First, +41 41 855 02 53, sc-oberwil-zug.ch
25 ALPWIRTSCHAFT RÄB Seebodenalp, +41 79 385 01 18, raebalp.ch
26 RESTAURANT ALPENHOF Küssnacht am Rigi, +41 41 850 10 73, restaurant-alpenhof.ch
• Arther Chilbi, October 14–16
For the latest information about these and other events, go to rigi.ch/event
Arriving in the Mount Rigi area by train, bus or boat is especially easy and comfortable. Using public transport instead of your car (which we recommend), you can just lean back, enjoy and do the environment a big favor!
Travel suggestion: Taking the train from Zurich Main Station, it takes you a mere 35 minutes to reach the Art-Goldau valley station.
TIMETABLE
For the detailed timetables of the trains and cable cars mentioned herein, go to rigi.ch/timetable – printed timetables are available at the respective stations.
Travel suggestion: Mountain bus line 535 between Gersau and Obergschwend is in service daily. rigi.ch/mountain-bus
HIKE AWAY
Explore nature now!
GRAND VIEW
Explore the Queen of the Mountains now!
GOT A TICKET TO HIKE
Our special hiker’s tickets allows you to combine a train / cable car ride with the hike of your choice. So get ready for an unforgettable hiking experience, and very attractive savings! rigi.ch/hiking-ticket
RIDING, HIKING, AND BATHING
Our attractive Hike-Ride-Relax Combo ticket allows you to top off a great day on the Queen of the Mountains – i.e. plenty of exercise and fascinating mountain railway rides –with a relaxing soak at the Rigi Kaltbad Mineral Bath & Spa. rigi.ch/hikeandrelax
Discover the south side of Mount Rigi – by mountain bus, cable car, cogwheel railway, bus, boat, or hiking. The Mount Rigi Panorama Trail from Rigi Burggeist/Scheidegg to Rigi Kaltbad offers you stunning views, many campfire sites and several restaurants along the way. rigi.ch/south-side-safari
Established in 1967, the Pro Rigi Foundation is dedicated to preserving Mount Rigi’s wildlife. It’s thanks to its efforts that this geologically rich area is home to over 50% of the orchid varieties known in Central Europe.
VERY ALPETIZING
Explore local specialties now!
Whether it’s rustic snacks at the mountain inn or fine dining at the gourmet restaurant, Mount Rigi offers everything that will please your palate – and it’s local, too! Find all Mount Rigi area restaurants at rigi.ch/gastronomy
SKY-HIGH DINING
On balmy summer evenings, the panorama gondola of the Weggis-Rigi Kaltbad cable car transforms into a romantic restaurant in the sky where a delicious three-course meal served high above Lake Lucerne gives new meaning to the term “haute cuisine.” rigi.ch/restaurant-in-the-sky
ALPINE WELLNESS
At Alp Chäserenholz mountain inn near Rigi Kulm station, relaxation awaits you in the shape of a rustic wooden hot tub, where the creamy smoothness of whey will both soften your skin and soothe your hiking-sore calves, holding the promise of pure natural relaxation. rigi.ch/mineralbath
At the Mount Rigi aerial adventure park high above Küssnacht am Rigi seven routes and difficulty levels invite you to test your skills. Hungry or thirsty after your adventure? Simply slide down to Alpenhof Restaurant for your wellearned refreshment. rigi.ch/rope-park-rigi
Eleven restaurants in the Mount Rigi area offer you, true to their motto, “ächt Schwyz” (It’s from the canton of Schwyz), delicious local specialties – many making great efforts to avoid food waste and to turn any unavoidable waste into sustainable combustible gas.
FLORAL TRAIL
On any relaxed Mount Rigi hike, you can’t help marveling at the floral splendor. Along the Floral Trail’s 7 km, you can identify over 50 varieties. And don’t worry, you will – they are all labeled from mid-May to mid-August.
rigi.ch/rigi-floral-trail
FULL MOON HIKE
All you hiking night owls on the run from the daily grind, listen up! When everyone else is fast asleep, you will be outside discovering Mount Rigi’s natural splendor under a full moon. Join our guided hike! rigi.ch/full-moon-hike
“Close encounters” with wild animals at the Nature Reserve and Wildlife Park Goldau mean plenty of excitement – and not just for kids. The expansive park offers all visitors great views of bears, wolves, lynx and 100 other domestic animal species. rigi.ch/wildlife-park
About 60% of Mount Rigi’s visitors arrive by public transport. Well, of course – our historic raised platform in Arth-Goldau is within easy reach from all directions.
Explore the possibilities now!
For over 150 years now, our steam locomotive have chugged up the Queen of the Mountains. Europe’s first mountain railway combines vintage and modern train experiences like no other. rigi.ch/railways
HISTORIC-MODERN
We will take you on a trip back through time, and Mount Rigi’s history. From Whit Sunday 2023, join us on a ride aboard our historic rolling stock up to Rigi Kulm, and then descend back to Vitznau aboard a state-of-the-art articulated railcar. rigi.ch/historic-modern
EVENING RIDES FROM GOLDAU
Catch the last rays of the sun up at Rigi Kulm, and then enjoy the magic of dusk on the way back down to Goldau – after relishing a tasty mountain dinner, of course, which can be easily combined with one of our June or September evening rides. rigi.ch/evening-rides
All kids up to 15 years of age accompanied by an adult ride for free with Mt. Rigi Railways. And after the ride, there’s plenty of playgrounds, covered campfire sites and family-friendly hikes to be explored on and around the mountain. rigi.ch/kids
Did you know? Mt. Rigi Railways operates a 150-year old steam engine and vintage racks from the same period! Our historic rolling stock owes its longevity to the loving preservation efforts of the Rigi Historic Foundation. rigihistoric.ch
