Mount Rigi is known as a hiking paradise and offers a wide variety of hikes and walks of all kinds. Hiking on Mount Rigi means: 120 kilometers of hiking trails ranging from easy, obstacle-free walks to exposed climbing tours. Cogwheel and cable cars lead up to the mountain massif from several sides. Countless hiking options, from easy strolls to challenging mountain hikes, invite connoisseurs and adventure-seekers alike to take a trip to Mount Rigi. We would like to introduce some of them today.
Walks and hikes
Rigi Classic
Rigi Kulm – Staffel – Staffelhöhe – Känzeli – Rigi Kaltbad (Duration: approx. 1 hour):

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View Rigi Känzeli
This trail is well loved by hikers of every age group. The route gradually descends. There’s a descent of 300 meters, from Rigi Kulm to Rigi Kaltbad; It’s a high altitude walk offering stunning vistas of Lake Lucerne and Lake Zug stretching across the Swiss Plateau to the Black Forest and the Vosges mountains. You’ll be treated to breathtaking scenes, from the Rigi Känzeli lookout point.
From Rigi Kulm (1798 m), an easy hiking trail leads downhill to Rigi Staffel (1606 m), then with only a slight incline to Rigi Staffelhöhe (1557 m). A reminder: in 1871, the first mountain railroad in Europe ran from Vitznau to Staffelhöhe and made mountain railroad history. Here you have views of the Mittelland and the Alps. From Staffelhöhe, the trail leads you through the forest and across meadows to the Känzeli viewpoint.
Be enchanted by spectacular views of Lake Lucerne and Lake Zug. You are in for a treat with minimal effort, as the trail leads steadily downhill. The panoramic view from the Känzeli viewpoint is also simply fantastic. Queen Victoria of England was already there in 1868 and praised the majestic panoramic view.
The Känzeli viewing platform is one of the most popular vantage points on Mount Rigi due to its easy accessibility and fantastic views. From here, you can see the imposing Alpine chain, the watercourses of Lake Lucerne and the entire region around Lucerne as far as the Central Plateau.
Various seating areas, a barbecue area and a telescope invite young and old to linger for a while. When the weather is fine, the oRIGInale – the friendly and personable Rigi hosts – are on hand to offer advice, information and information. oRIGInale are volunteer, motivated Rigi enthusiasts who provide visitors with explanations in a friendly manner and offer tips and exciting stories.

Mineral Bath & Spa
The final stretch, to Rigi Kaltbad offers a path with a view of Lake Lucerne.
In Rigi Kaltbad the town is marked by the design of the Mineralbad & Spa blending harmoniously with the surroundings. This spa continues the standing bathing tradition of the village renowned locally and internationally as a place of healing.
Designed by Mario Botta, the 2500 square meter plaza that doubles as the roof for the mineral baths features eight crystal glass skylights that illuminate the interior. Visitors can. Soak in the scenery, amidst stone and grass areas and these elegant glass skylights.
Rigi Panorama Trail
Rigi Kaltbad – First – Unterstetten – Hinder Dossen – Rigi Scheidegg (Duration: approx. 2 hours):
The view of the Alps and the Schwyz valley basin is magnificent: the trail leads along the rocky path from Rigi First to Rigi Scheidegg. Breathtaking views of Lake Lucerne and the mountains of Central Switzerland from the start.

Spectacular rocky path
After Rigi First, you have the option of leaving the actual trail briefly and turning off onto the “Felsenweg”, which is highly recommended. The Rigi Rock Trail is a panoramic path carved into the mountainside with fantastic views of Lake Lucerne and Bürgenstock. The view is hard to beat. Pause for a moment and marvel at the view from the benches. Uri Rotstock, Wissigstock and Titlis dominate the mountain view. In winter it is often a romantic sea of mist, as if you could walk into it…
The rocky trail is around 900 meters long and joins the panorama trail again at the end. Along the way, 12 information boards provide an insight into the biodiversity and natural treasures of the Rigi.
But beware: this trail is usually closed in winter or in bad weather.
The Rigi Panorama Trail largely follows the route of the former railroad (1874 to 1931). The old railroad bridge, a short tunnel and a decommissioned wagon from the time are historical witnesses. Beautiful rest areas and fireplaces along the way. No ascent until shortly before Rigi Scheidegg.
Rigi Klösterli Trail
Rigi Kaltbad – First – Heiri Hütte – Rigi Klösterli (Duration: approx. 30 minutes):
The First Trail is an easy walk that takes you from Kaltbad village square to Rigi First. On the flat path with magnificent views of Lake Lucerne, the reformed mountain church by Zurich architect Ernst Giesel and the typical Nagelfluh walls deserve special attention. An enjoyable tour without any exertion. Enjoy the unobstructed view of snow-capped Alpine peaks from the southern shore of the lake.

Pilgrimage chapel “Maria zum Schnee”
From Rigi First, the trail descends to the cozy Heiri hut, where you can enjoy a hearty alpine snack. The trail then continues downhill in elegant twists and turns to the historic pilgrimage site of Klösterli, where numerous Capuchin monks once lived. The pretty “Maria zum Schnee” pilgrimage chapel (built in 1689) is one of the most beautiful mountain chapels in the world. The altarpiece is a copy of the famous painting “Maria zum Schnee” in the magnificent church of Santa Maria Maggiore in Rome.
Rigi Schwändi Trail
Rigi Klösterli – below Schwändi hut – Schwändi – Alp Chäserenholz – Rigi Kulm (Duration: approx. 1.5 hours):
A short hike of 4 km and almost 500 meters uphill: from the pilgrimage site of Rigi Klösterli, the trail leads steadily uphill to Alp Schwändi. On the Chäserenholz to the idyllically situated Alpbeiz and a well-earned rest.

Alp Chäserenholz invites you to alpine wellness
Surrounded by lush meadows and forests, close to the summit of Rigi Kulm, Alp Chäserenholz not only offers traditional gastronomy, but also overnight accommodation on the alp and a cheese dairy that can be visited.
Alp Chäserenholz invites you to enjoy Alpine wellness with a whirlpool, sauna and whey bath. Combined with the fantastic panoramic views and the pleasure of enjoying the farm’s own cheese slice, alpine bathing fun becomes an unforgettable experience.
View of the snow-covered mountain peaks and Alpine panorama. Then uphill again to Rigi Kulm, the highest point on the Rigi, with panoramic views of the Central Plateau and the Alps, and in good weather a view of 620 Alpine peaks and 13 lakes.
Rigi Full moon hike
Night-time Rigi hike towards the sunrise:

Rigi hike sunrise
The Rigi full moon hike from Vitznau-Hinterbergen leads through the darkness of the night to Rigi Kulm, towards the sunrise. This is followed by a delicious breakfast at the Chäserenholz alpine restaurant.
Accompanied by a guide, participants learn exciting facts about Mount Rigi and are expertly led through the darkness of the night. The hike takes place on the night from Friday to Saturday.
The hike covers an altitude difference of 800 meters. The hike is demanding and requires an appropriate level of fitness (pure hiking time: approx. 3.5 hours).
Further information and dates at: Rigi full moon hike towards the sunrise