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Gare de Rigi Staffel walks
From Küssnacht am Rigi to Einsiedeln via the Schwyzer Höhenweg
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40.10 mi
+13,566 ft
-12,123 ft
5 days
Difficult
Departure from Canton of Schwyz
This scenic route will take you on a journey to discover the three legendary mountains of the canton of Schwyz: the Rigi, the Rossberg and the Mythen. You’ll enjoy panoramic views of Lake Lucerne, Lake Zug, Lake Lauerz and Lake Ägeri.
Küssnacht am Rigi – Rigi Kaltbad
5.79 mi
+4,098 ft
-804 ft
6h 15
Difficult
Departure from Canton of Schwyz
This first stage will take you from Küssnacht am Rigi, on the shores of Lake Lucerne, to Rigi Kaltbad. The hike is fairly short but quite steep as you make your way up to the Rigi. At Rigi Staffel, you’ll enjoy panoramic views of the Alps, Lake Lucerne, Lake Sempach and Lake Zug. The Rigi is accessible from all directions via seven cable cars and two funiculars.
Walks near Gare de Rigi Staffel
Trip to the Rigi, scenic walk from Rigi Kulm to Wolfertschen
1.60 mi
+161 ft
-1,096 ft
0h 55
Easy
Departure from Arth (Canton of Schwyz)
A trip to the Rigi: depart from Arth-Goldau to Rigi Kulm by cogwheel train, then enjoy a scenic walk from Rigi Kulm to Wolfertschen-first. From there, you can take the train back to Krabel and ascend in a cable car to Rigi Scheidegg, or descend directly by train to Arth-Goldau.
Rigi Kaltbad – Goldau
6.13 mi
+479 ft
-3,609 ft
3h 15
Moderate
Departure from Weggis (Canton of Lucerne)
This second stage will take you from Rigi Kaltbad to Goldau. You’ll need to join Trail No. 63 at Rigi Klösterli. This route is mainly downhill. You’ll enjoy views of Lake Zug and Lake Lauerz.
Küssnacht am Rigi – Lucerne
11.07 mi
+1,043 ft
-1,040 ft
6h 00
Difficult
Departure from Canton of Schwyz
This second stage will take you from Küssnacht am Rigi (SZ) to Lucerne (LU). The route passes through the Wagenmoos nature reserves before descending towards the lake at Meggen. At Meggenhorn, notable for its castle, the path descends to the shores of Lake Lucerne, reaching the magnificent city of Lucerne
Vitznau – Küssnacht am Rigi
11.25 mi
+2,270 ft
-2,290 ft
7h 10
Difficult
Departure from Canton of Lucerne
This first stage will take you from Vitznau (LU) to Küssnacht am Rigi (SZ). The start of the route is a long climb up numerous steps and ladders to Oberwilen. The route passes above Weggis and gradually descends towards the Hertenstein peak before turning towards Lake Küssnacht.
Tour of Lake Lucerne
72.65 mi
+16,450 ft
-16,453 ft
7 days
Difficult
Departure from Canton of Lucerne
Lake Lucerne borders four historic cantons of Central Switzerland. The tour around the lake therefore passes through the cantons of Uri, Schwyz, Lucerne and the former canton of Unterwalden (now divided into two half-cantons: Nidwalden and Obwalden). The route takes you through the heart of Switzerland’s cradle. In 1291, representatives of the three founding cantons (Uri, Schwyz and Unterwald) gathered to take the oath of alliance that marked the birth of the Swiss Confederation. In 1332, the canton of Lucerne entered into a perpetual alliance with the three original cantons.
Goldau – Sattel
8.46 mi
+3,848 ft
-2,982 ft
7h 15
Difficult
Departure from Arth (Canton of Schwyz)
This third stage will take you from Goldau to Sattel. The route follows the Rossberg ridge. First, you’ll pass through Gnipen, where , 200 years ago, a massive rockslide formed a cone of boulders. In the heart of this rocky landscape lies the Goldau Wildlife Park. You will then climb to the Wildspitz, the highest point of the stage. As you descend towards Sattel, you’ll enjoy views over Lake Ägeri.
Beckenried – Seelisberg
8.09 mi
+2,799 ft
-1,693 ft
6h 10
Moderate
Departure from Beckenried (Nidwalden)
This sixth stage will take you from Beckenried (NW) to Seelisberg (UR). The route follows the road along the lake to Risleten. The path continues with a fairly steep climb through the Risletenschlucht gorge, where the Choltalbach rushes down to the lake, creating spectacular waterfalls. The route then crosses the Stützberg and passes through Volligen. The final stretch to Seelisberg involves one last climb across meadows.
Bürgenstock – Beckenried
7.73 mi
+1,837 ft
-3,228 ft
5h 10
Moderate
Departure from Ennetbürgen (Nidwalden)
This fifth stage will take you from Bürgenstock (NW) to Beckenried (NW). The route follows the north face of the Bürgenstock cliff to Sankt Jost Church before descending towards the lake at Ennetbürgen. The rest of the route runs alongside the lake, passing through Buochs, and ends in Beckenried.
Along Lake Lucerne
6.32 mi
+1,644 ft
-1,696 ft
4h 20
Moderate
Departure from Beckenried (Nidwalden)
A 10 km walk (one-way) along the lake and through the forest, returning by boat.
Seelisberg – Flüelen
10.74 mi
+2,395 ft
-3,438 ft
7h 00
Moderate
Departure from Canton of Uri
This seventh stage will take you from Seelisberg (UR) to Flüelen (UR). The route passes through the village of Seelisberg to Oberdorf, then climbs up to the Marienhöhe. The highlight of the day is near Beroldingen Castle. The descent towards the lake is quite steep. A final section, partly cobbled and featuring around 900 steps, leads to Bauen. The route then follows the lake’s shore, passing through the Harderband Tunnel , where light installations bring Swiss history to life. Once you reach the southern end of the lake, you’ll cross the Reuss, the main river feeding into Lake Lucerne