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Rigi First viewpoint – Rigi Scheidegg loop from Rigi Scheidegg

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Switzerland

Zentralschweiz

Schwyz

Rigi First viewpoint – Rigi Scheidegg loop from Rigi Scheidegg

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Rigi First viewpoint – Rigi Scheidegg loop from Rigi Scheidegg

03:21

10.7km

260m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

Last updated: August 2, 2026

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Restaurant

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2.32 km

Hiking tunnel

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Also very nice in winter with the icicles in the tunnel

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3.51 km

View of Bürgenstock and Pilatus from Unterstetten Bridge

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Why a trip here is worthwhile, you will learn here:
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3.69 km

Converted Rigi–Scheidegg Railway Carriage

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Former passenger car of the Rigi/Kaltbad-Scheidegg steam railway

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4.36 km

Rigi Cliff Path – View of Lake Lucerne

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With the far-sighted panorama over Lake Lucerne and the captivating mountain backdrop, the footpath is one of the most beautiful on the Rigi, but you shouldn't be afraid of heights.

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4.91 km

Rigi First viewpoint

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less crowded than the Rigi's summit, the gentle path offer a really breathtaking view over the lake of Luzern

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6.72 km

Unterstetten Bridge

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Here the hiking trail leads over the old railway bridge. Nice view and a small shortcut between the Dossen and the Felsenweg.

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9.20 km

Hinder Dosse

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beautiful landscape here, simply unique

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9.95 km

Alpine Kiosk Rigi Scheidegg

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Great viewpoint, refreshment stops available.

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10.7 km

End point

Restaurant

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.65 km

1.04 km

954 m

Surfaces

8.54 km

1.22 km

793 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,630 m)

Lowest point (1,420 m)

Weather

Wednesday 19 August

20°C

14°C

95 %

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Max wind speed: 8.0 km/h

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Comments

August 11, 2023,Rigi - Scheidegg - Rigi Felsenweg - Klösterli am 11.8.23 P

We are on summer vacation, so the SBB offer for a trial GA for a month came at just the right time! This way we can enjoy lots of different places that we wouldn't normally go to spontaneously. The cable car and cog railway are included in the GA price!
Hhhhhhmmm the family wanted to go up some mountain, but …

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August 23, 2023,🇨🇭 Rigi: Kaltbad bis Scheidegg und zurück

Since the temperatures are still above 30 degrees, the Rigi was our goal again. We hiked along the Felsenweg and the old railway line from Rigi-Kaltbad to Rigi-Scheidegg and back again. It is a route with many beautiful views, benches and loungers.
From Weggis we took the cable car to Rigi-Kaltbad, back we took the Rigi train to Vitznau and …

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February 5, 2022,Rigi Scheidegg nach Rigi Kaltbad - Panoramaweg 7km one-way

With the cog railway from Arth Goldau to the Rigi Scheidegg, walk to the Rigi Kaltbad, cog railway to the Rigi Kulm 1798m, felt - 15°.... back to Arth Goldau with the cog railway. Super nice 😍

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May 19, 2024,Auf der Rigi - Panoramaweg zurück von Scheidegg nach Kaltbad - stetig bergab 🇨🇭

If you are looking for an easy walk, you can take the panoramic trail from Scheidegg to Kaltbad. It is either slightly downhill or straight ahead and at the end the rocky trail awaits you with unique views over Lake Lucerne.

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December 26, 2024,Rigi Kaltbad nach Scheidegg

Beautiful snow hike from Rigi Kaltbad to Rigi Scheidegg. The path was nicely prepared by the Rigibahnen. Wonderful view of all the mountains above the sea of fog

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July 8, 2022,LU/ Kl. Wanderung von Rigi - Scheidegg - Felseweg- Rigi- Kaltbad

A leisurely hike from Rigi- Scheidegg over the Felsenweg to Rigi- Kaltbad, then by train to Vitznau and then by boat to Lucerne. 👍☀️

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January 25, 2025,Panoramaweg Rigi Kaltbad-Rigi Scheidegg

Today we hiked from Rigi Kaltbad to Rigi Scheidegg and had a wonderful time. The wonderful weather with lots of sunshine offered us fantastic views of the surrounding mountains and the glittering lakes in the valley. Despite the icy cold wind and some icy sections, the hike was a great experience that we will surely remember for a long time. …

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November 8, 2025,(SZ) Panoramic Route: Rigi Scheidegg - Rigi Kaltbad-First

Just a quick dip in the sun ✨️
Happy Birthday to me 😇❤️

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Rigi First viewpoint – Rigi Scheidegg loop from Rigi Scheidegg

Hiking tunnel

View of Bürgenstock and Pilatus from Unterstetten Bridge

Converted Rigi–Scheidegg Railway Carriage

Rigi Cliff Path – View of Lake Lucerne

Rigi First viewpoint

Unterstetten Bridge

Hinder Dosse

Alpine Kiosk Rigi Scheidegg

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