FASCINATING NOSTALGIARigi Historic’s goal is to preserve Mount Rigi’s valuable historic rolling stock and buildings. It is thanks to our many patrons that Europe’s oldest cogwheel railway and its vintage trains can and will remain under steam. For more information, go to rigihistoric.ch

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ARTH 416 m ü. M.

RIGI KLÖSTERLI 1316 m ü. M.

RIGI KALTBAD-FIRST 1433 m ü. M.

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RIGI SCHEIDEGG 1656 m ü. M.

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HOTELS AND 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 nostalgic memories of bygone times. 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 installed in several locations throughout the area what the glaciers left behind and where those traces 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, Weggis and Vitznau to Gersau, past plendid alpine meadows, through cool forests, affording fantastic views of the lake and the mountains. 5–6 h / 17.5 km

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

1 VITZNAU–RIGI KULM–VITZNAU Daily service.

2 ARTH GOLDAU RB–RIGI KULM–ARTH GOLDAU RB Daily service.

3 WEGGIS–RIGI KALTBAD–WEGGIS Daily service. Maintenance work April 3 –27 and November 5– 16, 2018.

4 KÜSSNACHT–SEEBODENALP–KÜSSNACHT

Closed due to reconstruction until late June 2018.

5 VITZNAU–HINTERBERGEN–VITZNAU Daily service. On request.

6 KRÄBEL–RIGI SCHEIDEGG–KRÄBEL Daily service.

7 OBERGSCHWEND–RIGI BURGGEIST–OBERGSCHWEND Closed Tuesdays, exept July 9–August 19, 2018. Maintenance work April 3–May 8 and November 12–27, 2018.

8 GERSAU–OBERGSCHWEND–GERSAU Shuttle bus Saturday and Sunday, May 19–October 14, 2018.

COGWHEEL RAILWAY / CABLE CAR

TIMETABLEA detailed cogwheel railway and aerial cable car timetable is available in print at the respective valley and mountain stations. You can also find all timetables as well as further train and cable car information online at rigi.ch

PAY LESS WITH SWISS PASSThe SBB Swiss Pass with the GA travelcard is fully valid on the Vitznau and Goldau cogwheel railways as well as on the Weggis–Kaltbad and Kräbel–Scheidegg cable cars. 50% discount on the Obergschwend–Rigi Burggeist and Küssnacht–Seebodenalp cable cars. For more discounts, go to rigi.ch

THE BEST TIME FOR A TIMEOUT !Say goodbye to the ordinary, and hello to the Mount Rigi experience. Now, today, is the best time. Located at the heart of Central Switzerland, Mount Rigi is perfectly accessible from all four points of the compass. The mountain railway will take you up and right into the magnificent Alpine world, where you just get off and enjoy life – it’s as simple as that.

TO EACH HIS OWN – AND TO ME WHAT’S MINETake the hiking trails and the breathtaking vista points. Take the unspoiled natural environment, with plenty of space to let your soul soar. Or take our many possibilities to satisfy your body’s needs, whether at one of our many restaurants or at our wellness facilities. This and much more awaits you, for a perfect Mount Rigi timeout. Add to that the restaurants and hotels in the many towns at the base of the mountain and around the surrounding lakes, which ideally complement your Mount Rigi outing and are great travel destinations in their own right. More highlights such as the Goldau animal park and the historic “Hohle Gasse” in Küssnacht am Rigi will nicely round off your visit of our region. And the three lakes in the area will provide welcome refreshment after your hike on a hot summer day.For detailed Mount Rigi Experience info and packages, as well as for info about the Gersau and Küssnacht districts and the Arth and Lauerz communities, go to rigi.ch

FAHRPLAN / TIMETABLEGültig bis 8.Dezember 2018Effective until December 8, 2018

Barrier-free Ladder: Caution – may be slippery

Open to / negotiable byall-terrain baby strollers

Hiking trail No particular skills/abilities needed.

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

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

Mountain bike trail

CAMPFIRE SITEThroughout the Mount Rigi area, many open and covered campfire sites are just waiting for you to ignite them. Firewood included. By the way: Thanks for cleaning up the site before leaving.

VISTA POINT Mount Rigi offers views of a literal ocean of 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 und Rigi Burggeist, 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?

MINERAL BATH & SPA RIGI KALTBAD 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.

RIGI SOUVENIRS AND REGIONAL PRODUCTSLooking for a comprehensive range of souvenirs, regional products as well as beverages and snacks? Look no further than Rigi Kaltbad, Rigi Kulm or the Vitznau and Goldau valley station. For your sporting goods needs, the Sport-Kiosk Rigi Kaltbad is the place to visit. And if it’s groceries you are looking for – or if you need to mail a letter – the Dorfladen Rigi Kaltbad is waiting to serve you.

ALPINE CHEESE DAIRYEnjoy delicious cheese made from the finest Alpine milk at the Alp Chäserenholz 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.

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

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

P ALP CHÄSERENHOLZRigi Kulm +41 41 855 02 06

Q BE & MEERigi Kaltbad +41 41 397 03 90, be-mee.ch

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

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

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

U ÖKO-HOTEL GRUEBISBALMVitznau +41 41 397 16 81, gruebisbalm.ch

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

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

X HOLDERENHÜTTESeebodenalp +41 41 850 44 28

Y ALPWIRTSCHAFT RUODISEGGSeebodenalp +41 41 850 36 59, ruodisegg.chZ ALPWIRTSCHAFT RÄB

Seebodenalp +41 41 390 33 04, raebalp.ch

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

B RIGI PIC SNACK & SHOPRigi Kulm +41 41 399 87 80

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

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

E RESTAURANT BÄRGGNUSSRigi Staffel +41 41 399 87 35, rigi.ch

F KRÄUTER HOTEL EDELWEISSRigi Staffelhöhe+41 41 399 88 00, edelweiss-rigi.ch

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

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

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

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

K HOTEL RIGI FIRSTRigi First+41 41 399 82 80, rigifirst.ch

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

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

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RIGI GUEST SERVICES+41 41 399 87 87Bahnhofstrasse 7, Postfach6354 Vitznau, Switzerlandwelcome@rigi.ch

VIEW TO A THRILLExplore Mount Rigi now !

GRAND FOR THE LITTLE ONES TOOIf you have children, you know it: They just love trains and chugging up the mountain. So it’s no surprise that they are on cloud nine aboard Mount Rigi’s nine railways and cable cars. And at the top, a world of wonders waits to be explored – fabu-lous playgrounds, covered and well-maintained campfire sites, easy-as-pie trails, super clean Alpine air, the aerial adventure park above Küssnacht, miniature golf at Rigi Kaltbad, not forgetting the Chäserenholz Alpine cheese dairy. In short: Mount Rigi offers you a world of fun to make your family outing unforgettable. Info available at rigi.ch

RIGI SOUTHSIDE SAFARIExplore the southern portion of Mount Rigi in a variety of styles – by boat, aerial cable car, shuttle bus, municipal bus, cogwheel railway, and on foot. Playgrounds and campfire sites, as well as ample space to romp around and beautiful views along the route: The Rigi Southside Safari has all it takes to make it the perfect deal for a one-day outing with the entire family. For more information about our five-way round trip, go to rigi.ch

A REALLY RARE HIKEMount Rigi awaits you with beautiful and rare flowers and plants, many of which are protected. On the Flower Trail from Rigi Staffel via Rigi Kaltbad to the rock face trail, you will find these rarities, and signs pointing them out as well. For in-depth information on Mount Rigi’s flora, join one of our botanical, natural history hikes, taking place each Wednesday and Saturday throughout June and July. rigi.ch

ALPINE GOURMET GARDENING Magical plants can be found not only along Mount Rigi’s hiking trails, but in the Edelweiss Hotel’s herb garden at Staffelhöhe, too. When you book our “Alpine Gourmet Gardening” summer package, you can watch the hotel’s manager and host in person explaining the marvelous properties of each herb. And at the lunch that follows his demonstration, you can experience for yourself how they are used in the kitchen – and how great they taste. rigi.ch

BACKPACK TO GOFor the spontaneous hikerFeel the sudden urge to visit Mount Rigi, but can’t find the time to shop for food? We have the answer: the backpack that satisfies ’em all! Available at Rigi Kulm in three flavors: barbecue, raclette and fondue. Just pick, hike on and enjoy in the great outdoors, together with the fantastic view: rigi.ch

MAY TO OCTOBER 2018

GREAT SUMMER EVENTS 2018• 6. Slow Up Schwyz Swiss Knife Valley, June 10• Sommerschlagerkonzert Rigi Staffel, June 17• Rigi Schwing- und Älplerfest, July 8 • Rigi Musiktage, July 3–15 • Seenachtsfest Gersau, July 14• 22. Alphornbläsertreffen, July 15 • StradivariFEST Gersau, July 26–30 • Seenachtsfest Küssnacht, July 27–29• Rigi Scheidegg Chilbi, July 29 • Internationaler Rigi Berglauf, August 12• Rigi Dixie und Swing Weekend, August 17/18 • Jodlerchilbi Seebodenalp, August 19 • Gersauer Bergstubete, August 26• Rigi Literaturtage, August 31–September 2 For the latest information about these and other events, go to rigi.ch

RUNNER’S HIGHExplore the joy now!

WELLNESS FOR YOUR BODY AND SOULRelax, unwind, escape the daily grind: Mount Rigi is the right place. Its unspoiled nature, impressive Alpine flora, lonely sunsets, places of power and unsurpassed view make it easy to just let go. For example when relaxing in the warm water of the Rigi Kaltbad Mineral Bath & Spa, designed by famed Swiss architext Mario Botta. This is pure wellness for the body and the soul. Just as summer night soaking at (and after) sunset marks the end of a perfect Rigi day. Or, if you like it a little more rustic, you can enjoy Alpine wellness in the outdoor whirlpool and sauna at Alp Chäserenholz, located not far from the top, Rigi Kulm. And while we’re at it, how about a delicious cheese platter, followed by an overnight stay on the Alp, just to round wellness things off nicely? To know more, go to rigi.ch

HIKING & WELLNESSThe all-inclusive feel-good packageWhy not enjoy two or several days on the mountain – without any stress, but with many relaxing hours instead! Two nights including a hearty breakfast and a delicious dinner, one admission to the Rigi Kaltbad Mineral Bath & Spa, and the unlimited possibility to explore the queen of the mountains. This and much more is included in the “Hiking & Wellness” feel-good package. Discover it now and enjoy it starting tomorrow: rigi.ch

MAY TO OCTOBER 2018

3 COURSES – 3 HOSTSOur delicious sunset hikeExplore Mount Rigi on foot, learn exciting Mount Rigi facts on the way, and enjoy local specialties – that’s what “3 Courses – 3 Hosts” is all about. On this three-part guided hike, participants will be served appetizers, main course and dessert. Three restaurants, three courses, three hikes! rigi.ch

JUNE TO SEPTEMBER 2018

SKY’S NO LIMITExplore open space now!

UP OR DOWN?Explore slow locomotion now!

EnglishNIGHTTIME IS THE RIGHT TIMEImagine walking towards sunrise by the light of the moon: Our Full Moon Hike from Hinterbergen to Rigi Kulm turns night into day and shows you what a thrill it can be to explore Mount Rigi when the world is fast asleep. But the greatest thrill awaits you at the very end – the actual sunrise. If you prefer the relaxed approach, i.e., approaching sunrise by train or aerial cable car, the “Sunrise Rides” package including breakfast on the mountain is just perfect for you. And for all the late risers and morning grouches out there, we also offer gorgeous sunsets with an impressive view, of course. For detailed info about Mount Rigi’s nighttime experience, go to rigi.ch

GAME OF THROWSExplore Mount Rigi now!

EXPLORER GUIDE MOUNT RIGI: WHAT AN EXPERIENCE !Summer 2018

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KIDS RIDE FOR FREETraveling on Mount Rigi’s mountain railwaysAll children aged 6 to 16 accompanied by an adult enjoy free rides on Mount Rigi’s mountain railways and aerial cable cars. For more discounts, go to rigi.ch

JULY AND AUGUST 2018