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PARKPLATZ A4

KRÄBEL 761 m ü. M.

ARTH 416 m ü. M.

RIGI KLÖSTERLI 1316 m ü. M.

RIGI KALTBAD-FIRST 1433 m ü. M.

RIGI KULM 1748 m ü. M.

WISSIFLUH 945 m ü. M.

VITZNAU 435 m ü. M.WEGGIS 499 m ü. M.

HINTERBERGEN 1100 m ü. M.

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RIGI BURGGEIST 1551 m ü. M.

RIGI SCHEIDEGG 1656 m ü. M.

OBERGSCHWEND 1012 m ü. M.

LAUERZ 457 m ü. M.

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RIGI HOCHFLUE 1698 m ü. M.

GOTTERTLI 1396 m ü. M.

DOSSEN 1685 m ü. M.

OBERMATT 1318 m ü. M.

FÄLMISEGG 1176 m ü. M.

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VITZNAUER-/GERSAUERSTOCK 1451 m ü. M.

GÄTTERLIPASS 1190 m ü. M.

HÖCHELI 1437 m ü. M.

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ROTSTOCK 1659 m ü. M.

ALP RÄB 1124 m ü. M.

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RIGI SEEBODENALP 1020 m ü. M.

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Lake LauerzLake Zug

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HOTELS UND RESTAURANTS SUGGESTED HIKES THIS AND THAT1 TRAIL OF NATURAL TREASURES

This trail from Rigi Kaltbad and Rigi First via Unterstetten to Hinterbergen is sure to thrill hikers with breathtaking vistas of Lake Lucerne deep down below and a magnificent view of the Alpine peaks of Central Switzerland in the distance. 2 h / 5 km

2 PANORAMA TRAILMount Rigi’s longest barrier-free hiking trail offers a wonderful 360-degree view of the Alpine scenery. Historic buildings as well as a tunnel and a viaduct evoke feelings of train nostalgia. The trail leads from Rigi Kaltbad to Rigi Scheidegg-Burggeist. 2 h 30 min. / 7 km

3 FLOWER TRAILOn this trail, which leads from Rigi Kaltbad via Känzeli to Rigi Staffel and along the rock face 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 GLACIER TRAILTake a trip back to the Ice Age on Seebodenalp, learning from information boards in several locations about the glacial epoch and where the traces of bygone times can still be found on Seebodenalp. 1 h 30 min. / 4.5 km

5 RIGI LEHNENWEG HIKEThis varied “steep slope” trail leads, high above Lake Lucerne, along Mount Rigi’s slopes, from Immensee/Küssnacht am Rigi via Greppen, Weggis, Vitznau to Gersau, past splendid Alpine meadows, through cool forests, affording fantastic views of the lakes and the mountains. It can be extended by following the Waldstätterweg trail from Gersau to Brunnen. 5–6 h / 17.5 km (without extension)

6 VIA SILVA TRAILThis exciting forest nature trail along Mount Rigi’s northern slope, leading from Arth up through the protective forest and back down, provides many insights and entertaining information about the forest’s ecosystem, as well as many surprising facts about the forest’s protective properties. 2 h 30 min. / 7 km

7 SCHWYZER HÖHENWEG TRAILThis 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. 6 h / 16 km

Find all hiking trails online at rigi.ch

Thank you for disposing of your trash at the railway and cable car stations.

Hiking trailNo particular skills/abilities needed.

Mountain trailHikers should be sure-footed, unafraid of heights, in very good physical shape and aware of the dangers involved in hiking in the Alps.

Alpine trailHikers must be sure-footed, unafraid of heights and in very good physical shape.Mountaineering experience and adequate equipment are a must.

Mountain bike trail

1 VITZNAU–RIGI KULM * Daily service.

2 ARTH GOLDAU RB–RIGI KULM * Daily service.

3 WEGGIS–RIGI KALTBAD * Daily service. Maintenance work March 9–April 9 and November 16–27, 2020.

4 KÜSSNACHT–SEEBODENALP Daily service. Maintenance work March 23–April 3, 2020 (Mon–Fri only).

5 VITZNAU–HINTERBERGEN Daily service. Tickets available at vending machine.

6 KRÄBEL–RIGI SCHEIDEGG * Daily service. Maintenance work April 14–24 and November 2–13, 2020.

7 OBERGSCHWEND–RIGI BURGGEIST Closed on Tuesdays, except during canton of Schwyz school holidays. Maintenance work March 10–April 7 and Nov. 16–Dec. 4, 2020.

8 GERSAU–OBERGSCHWEND Bus shuttle on Saturdays, Sundays and all public holidays, May 21–October 11, 2020.

COGWHEEL RAILWAY / CABLE CARTHE MOUNT RIGI EXPERIENCE!The Mount Rigi massif rises up – like a pre-Alpine peninsula – between Lake Lucerne, Lake Zug and Lake Lauerz. For almost 150 years, steam trains have been climbing the Queen of the Mountains, offering their passengers a truly first-class railway experience. So why not treat yourself to a timeout and start right now on your exciting journey to the top! And before you know it, you have arrived at 1800 meters above sea level, and at one of Switzerland’s most beautiful vista points affording you a breathtaking view of up to 620 Alpine peaks and 13 lakes.

UNITED FOR THE QUEENThe Mount Rigi area extends over nine communities in the cantons of Lucerne and Schwyz. Countless restaurants, hotels and tour operators cater to our Queen of the Mountains. And our partner organizations down in the valleys and around the lakes throw in everything else to make your Mount Rigi outing complete. So how about combining your arrival on the moun-tain with a hearty brunch, a delicious lunch or an overnight stay in the area? The surrounding communities provide a host of leisure activities that make the Mount Rigi experience even more varied.

FASCINATING NOSTALGIAFor special train departures, MOUNT RIGI RAILWAYS maintains a unique nostalgic fleet of rolling stock, including two vintage steam engines that have been in the Queen of the Mountain’s service for almost 100 years, regularly chugging up Mount Rigi every summer. rigi.ch

ALL ABOARD – ANNIVERSARY IN SIGHTIt is the RIGI HISTORIC foundation’s goal to preserve Mount Rigi’s valuable historic rolling stock and buildings. In 2021, its anniversary year, both the 150-year history of Europe’s first mountain railway and its nostalgic fleet will be duly celebrated. Learn more about the royal festivities at rigihistoric.ch

25 HOLDERENHÜTTESeebodenalp, +41 41 850 44 28

27 ALPWIRTSCHAFT RÄBSeebodenalp, +41 41 390 33 04 / +41 79 385 01 18, raebalp.ch

26 ALPWIRTSCHAFT RUODISEGGSeebodenalp, +41 41 850 36 59, ruodisegg.ch

24 GRODSTUBLISeebodenalp +41 41 850 82 44, grod-beizli.ch

23 HOTEL RESTAURANT RIGI-SEEBODENALPSeebodenalp, +41 41 850 10 02, hotelseebodenalp.ch

22 RESTAURANT ALPENHOFKüssnacht am Rigi, +41 41 850 10 73, restaurant-alpenhof.ch

21 ÖKO-HOTEL GRUEBISBALMGruebisbalm, +41 41 397 16 81, gruebisbalm.ch

20 RESTAURANT HINTERBERGENHinterbergen, +41 41 397 16 87, hinterbergen.ch

19 BERGGASTHAUS RIGI BURGGEISTRigi Burggeist, +41 41 828 16 86, rigi-burggeist.ch

18 BERGGASTHAUS RIGI SCHEIDEGGRigi Scheidegg +41 41 828 14 75, rigi-scheidegg.ch

17 BERGHAUS UNTERSTETTENUnterstetten, +41 41 855 01 27, rigi.ch

16 HOTEL ZUM GOLDENEN HIRSCHENRigi Klösterli, +41 41 855 05 45, kloesterli.ch

15 HEIRIHÜTTERigi Klösterli, +41 41 855 01 32, heirihuette.ch

4 ALP CHÄSERENHOLZRigi Kulm, +41 41 855 02 06, rigi.ch

14 CHALET SCHILDRigi First, +41 41 855 02 53, chaletschild.ch

13 GASTHAUS RIGI BÄRENSTUBERigi First, +41 41 855 42 42, rigi-baerenstube.ch

12 HOTEL BERGSONNERigi Kaltbad, +41 41 399 80 10, bergsonne.ch

11 HOTEL & RESTAURANT ALPINARigi Kaltbad, +41 41 397 11 52, alpina-rigi.ch

10 GRATALP-STÜBLIRigi Kaltbad, +41 79 701 27 65, skiliftgratalp.ch

9 HOTEL RIGI KALTBADRigi Kaltbad+41 41 399 81 81, hotelrigikaltbad.ch

8 BE UND MEE, BED AND BREAKFASTRigi Kaltbad +41 41 397 03 90, be-mee.ch

7 KRÄUTER HOTEL EDELWEISSRigi Staffelhöhe+41 41 399 88 00, kraeuterhotel.ch

6 RESTAURANT BÄRGGNUSSRigi Staffel, +41 41 399 87 22, baerggnuss.ch

5 RESTAURANT BAHNHÖFLIRigi Staffel, +41 41 399 87 66, rigi.ch

3 KESSIBODENRigi Kulm, +41 76 321 71 20, kessiboden.ch

2 RIGI PIC SNACK & SHOPRigi Kulm, +41 41 399 87 80, rigi.ch

1 RIGI KULM-HOTELRigi Kulm, +41 41 880 18 88, rigikulm.ch

LOOKING FOR A GIFT?Give the gift of happiness – and a little bit of Mount Rigi too. Our gift vouchers are available at all MOUNT RIGI RAILWAYS stations and at rigi.ch

TIMETABLEA detailed timetable for the railways and aerial cable cars mentioned herein is available in print at the respective valley and mountain stations.

MOUNT RIGI RAILWAYS TICKETSTickets are available online and at all MOUNT RIGI RAILWAYS ticket counters. If a train station is unmanned, you can buy your ticket on the train at no extra charge.With the SBB GA travelcard (SwissPass), you ride for free on both the Vitznau and Goldau cogwheel railways and the Weggis–Rigi Kaltbad and Kräbel–Rigi Scheidegg aerial cable cars. For more info on rates and discounts, go to rigi.ch

YOUR ARRIVALCentrally located, Mount Rigi is very easy to reach by train, bus or boat. Public transport beats your car: Lean back and help the environment!

FAHRPLAN / TIMETABLE15. Dezember 2019 bis 12. Dezember 2020December 15, 2019 to December 12, 2020

2019/2020

* MOUNT RIGI RAILWAYS trains and cable cars

RIGI LIVEDaily news updates

at rigi.ch

Barrier-free

Ladder: Caution – may be slippery!

Open to / negotiable by all-terrain baby strollers

CAMPFIRE SITEThroughout the Mount Rigi area, many open and covered campfire sites are just waiting for you to ignite them. Firewood included.

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.

PLAYGROUNDAt 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 PARKLooking 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 WELLNESSTime 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 RIDESEnjoy a nice and slow, large or small horse-drawn tour through the gorgeous Mount Rigi scenery.

RIGI SOUVENIRS AND REGIONAL PRODUCTSA 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 DAIRYTaste heavenly cheese made from the finest Alpine milk at the Alp Chäseren-holz and Alp Trib cheese dairies.

A VISIT TO THE CAVE DWELLERSA long time ago, the Höhle Steigelfadbalm cave provided shelter for both Neanderthal men and, perhaps unfortunately, cave bears.

PALATE’S PALACEExplore a kingdom of flavors now!

JOIN ALL THE FUNTo keep your family’s human monkeys, cave explorers and slide riders happy, Mount Rigi boasts plenty of playgrounds, an aerial adventure park as well as a variety of themed trails with secret hiding places. Short exploration (and longer lunch) breaks, meanwhile, can be enjoyed at our many covered campfire sites. And then it’s off again to a round of miniature golf, a brief hike through Mount Rigi’s enchanted woods or a horse-drawn coach ride to make your family trip truly unfor-gettable. And it’s a real bargain too, thanks to our attractive family packages, as well as the fact that kids up to 16 ride for free on MOUNT RIGI RAILWAYS trains and cable cars throughout July and August.

GREAT SUMMER EVENTS 2020 • Feldschiessen Gersau, June 5–7 • Delegiertenversammlung der Schweizerischen Trachtenvereinigung und Trachtentanzfest Küssnacht am Rigi, June 13/14• Älplermesse Burggeist, June 21• 15. Schweizer Wandernacht, July 4/5• KulmKultur – Philosophisches Sommergespräch mit Ludwig Hasler, July 5• Rigi Schwing- und Älplerfest, July 12 • Rigi Musiktage, July 17–19• 24. Alphornbläsertreffen, July 19 • StradivariFEST Gersau, July 22–26• Seenachtsfest Küssnacht am Rigi, July 24–26 • Rigi Scheidegg-Burggeist Chilbi, July 26 • 1. August-Schwimmen Merlischachen, August 1• Seeüberquerung Gersau, August 9• Internationaler Rigi Berglauf, August 9• Rigi-Tavolata, August 14• Bergsturz-Gedenkanlass im Natur- und Tierpark Goldau, September 2• Chilbi Goldau, September 4–6• Chilbi Oberarth, September 12–14• Bezirksviehschau Küssnacht am Rigi, September 24• Rigi Kaltbad Chilbi, September 27For the latest information about these and other events, go to rigi.ch

JUST DIVE INExplore the places of power now!

COUNTLESS CULINARY HEIGHTSMount Rigi shines in particular when it comes to its many restaurants and mountain inns – each setting off its own culinary fireworks. With specialties ranging from Alpine barbecue or a basic grilled meat skewer to a multi-course GaultMillau dinner, no palate will be left unpleased. But it has to be local and seasonal, as our chefs will be glad to demonstrate, serving you hearty Alpine cheese, homemade pesto, or dishes spiced with unusual herbs grown only up here on the mountain. In summer, a variety of refreshing beverages rounds off our first-class meals. So make yourself comfortable in the pure mountain air and let your day of culinary heights wind down while sipping a glass of home-brewed Mount Rigi Beer.

NIGHT OWLS, LISTEN UP!Equipped with a headlamp and wrapped in warm clothes, dive into the depths of the night and explore the secrets of the mountain, accompanied by the moon and stars that glow in the sky and show you the way through the darkness. In the early morning, let the first rays of the sun kiss you and then head on to Alp Chäserenholz mountain inn where you can wax philosophical about your experience while sipping hot tea and munching delicious Rigi Alpine cheese. rigi.ch

JUNE TO SEPTEMBER (on full-moon nights)

LET’S BRUNCH TO THE VIEWWhat better way to start your day than with a sumptuous breakfast buffet! The Sunday brunch at Rigi Scheidegg mountain inn, for example (and several others too), covers everything from eggs and bacon, golden brown rösti (Swiss-style hash browns) to homemade jams. But breakfast lovers are equally pampered at Rigi Staffel, after stepping off the train and thrilling to the sunrise. The pristine alpine scenery and passionate hosts are the main ingredients to your unforgettable culinary experi-ence up here on Mount Rigi. rigi.ch

ALL YEAR LONG

AFTER-WORK WELLNESSAh, yet another day at the office that doesn’t want to end and is eating up all your energy – sounds familiar? Well, we have just what you need to conclude your workday on a high note: Stop by at the Rigi Kaltbad Mineral Bath & Spa. Grant your body the relaxation it longs for and let us pamper you up here on the Queen of the Mountains. And while the streets way down there are getting clogged with evening rush hour traffic, you are already on your way up to Mount Rigi in all comfort, whether riding the cogwheel railway from Vitznau or the aerial cable car from Weggis to Rigi Kaltbad. rigi.ch

JUNE TO OCTOBER

HISTORIC INSIGHTSCome to Mount Rigi and discover its historic mountain railways. Exciting guided tours of our Vitznau and Goldau depots will bring you in touch with its rich past and provide you with everything you need to know about its vintage rolling stock. Impressive glimpses behind the scenes and thrilling facts about Europe’s very first mountain railway await you. And a hearty dinner at one of our local restaurants ideally rounds off this fascinating day. rigi.ch

FEBRUARY TO NOVEMBER

RAMBLIN’ ONExplore the great wide open now!

DIVE IN AND RELAXStep into a world of soothing herbal essences and enticing pools and experience wellness at its most refined. Deep acting massages and neck jets combine to restore the balance of body, mind and soul. The sun deck’s sunbathing lawn then invites you to relax in style. But what really sets the Rigi Kaltbad Mineral Bath & Spa apart is its outdoor pool. Here you can just let go of yourself, float away and feel the cool Alpine breeze on your skin, all while taking in the magnificent mountain scenery. And if you are looking for a somewhat different kind of wellness, go to Alp Chäserenholz mountain inn, where you can soak in the creamy smoothness of whey – great for smooth skin too!

OUTLOOKExplore the summer events now!

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HIKING ON UNBEATEN PATHSWhere famous writers and poets once tread, from the peak to the valley, 120 kilometers of great hiking await you on Mount Rigi. The Queen of the Mountains offers you natural wonders far from the beaten paths and holds the promise of relaxation in peaceful alpine nature, especially at sunrise and sunset. As a recommendation, how about exploring a trail that hasn’t been discovered by many, yet? You start at the top, Kulm, to take in the fantastic view. Then you follow the signs to Chäserenholz mountain inn where you will be treated to delicious local specialties. And after your meal, your descent will continue through lush forests and past many campfire sites and sun loungers.

FAMILY AFFAIRExplore the world of wonders now!

EXPLORER GUIDE MOUNT RIGI: WHAT AN EXPERIENCE!Summer 2020

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