The Rigi Panorama Trail is an easy hike trail with some of the best views near Lucerne. It’s a great option for tourists and families that want to see classic Swiss landscapes without a difficult hike.
To reach the trail, you ride a cogwheel mountain train to Rigi Kulm at 1798m. Then follow the trail, which winds its merry way along cliffs and around mountains peaks, with spectaculars views in every direction.
The trail ends at Rigi Scheidegg, which has a restaurant and big playground and cable car that takes you back down to the valley.
We particularly love this trail because we can do it almost any time of year, during the shoulder seasons and even in winter.
Keep reading for the details you need to plan your day on Mount Rigi.
Note: If you are visiting Rigi via a boat from Lucerne, you may prefer the shorter version of the Panorama Trail that loops
Quick info
| Region: | Lake Lucerne region |
| Address: | Start: Arth-Goldau train station. Ride Rigibahn mountain train to Rigi Kulm End: Rigi Scheidegg cable car down to Kräbel. |
| By car: | Parking at Kräbel cable car: Chräbelstrasse 44, 6410 Goldau 35 mins from Lucerne, 40 mins from Zurich |
| By train: | Arth-Goldau train station 45 mins from Lucerne, 55 mins from Zurich |
| Trail: | 3 hours one way |
| Distance: | 8.2 km one way (shorter options below) |
| Difficulty: | easy • 230 m up, 320 m down |
| Path Type: | wide dirt path, stroller ok |
| Elevation | highest point 1798 m |
| Open: | usually April through Nov |
| Cost (2025): | Rigi Day Pass – Adult CHF 78, children under 16 free |
| Discounts: | Free with Swiss Travel Pass, Tell Pass, Saver Day Pass & GA Discount with Half Fare Card |
| Services: | restaurants, cliff walk, playground, thermal baths |
| Where to stay: | Hotel Terrasse am See Vitznau • Rigi Kaltbad Swiss Quality Hotel • Seehotel Gotthard Weggis |
| More info: | www.rigi.ch • webcam • forecast |
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Trail overview
This is a one way trail starting at Rigi Kulm and ending at Rigi Scheidegg.
Flow of day
- From Arth-Goldau, ride the Rigi mountain train up the east side of the mountain to Rigi Kulm.
- Enjoy the short walk around the Rigi Kulm viewpoint.
- To start the Panorama Path, follow yellow trail signs, direction Rigi Staffel station (about 15 mins).
- At Rigi Staffel, follow signs toward Rigi First.
- Option: Just after Rigi Staffel, you can take a short detour to the Rigi Rotstock viewpoint (we always do). Then wander down the meadows, merging with the main trail as you approach Rigi First.
- At Rigi First, follow the “Felsenweg” signs for the cliff walk, a short path cut into the side of the mountain with a fenced barrier.
- After this section, you join a dirt service road which continues the rest of the way to Rigi Scheidegg, where you’ll find a restaurant and playground.
- At Rigi Scheidegg, ride a cable car down to Kräbel, then the mountain train back to Arth-Goldau station. If arriving by car, parking at Kräbel is most efficient.
Note: If you are doing the Rigi Classic Round Trip from Lucerne (with the boat), you will need to walk to Rigi Kaltbad instead of Rigi Scheidegg after the cliff walk. Then continue down to the lake. See alternate trail map below.
Trail map
My trail map version starts at Rigi Kulm and includes the Rotstock viewpoint and cliff walk. The hike takes about 3 hours, longer with young kids.
View interactive trail map on Komoot • SchweizMobil • OutdoorActive
Note: The official Route 848 Panoramaweg starts at Rigi Kaltbad and is wheelchair accessible.
Shorter hike
You can hike just to the Rigi Staffel (about 20 min walking) and catch the mountain train there.
End at boat
If you are doing the Classic Round Trip from Lucerne with the boat, you need to end your hike in Vitznau or Weggis, not Arth Goldau.
In this case, we suggest the Rigi Lake View Trail + Cliff Walk. This version loops back to the Rigi Kaltbad where you can ride the mountain train to Vitznau or cable car to Weggis to catch the boat to Lucerne.
Accessibility for strollers and wheelchairs
The Rigi mountain train from Goldau to Rigi Kulm is wheelchair accessible. For strollers, they prefer that you fold them and load them into the luggage area. The path at top of Rigi Kulm is obstacle free and partially paved.
Although the trail from Rigi Kulm down to Rigi First is technically obstacle free, it is lumpy and quite steep in parts. An all-terrain stroller can manage it.
But with a wheelchair, it’s best to start the trail at Rigi Kaltbad, which has a very flat path leading to Rigi First.
Both strollers and wheelchairs would need to skip the detour up to Rotstock and stay on the lower path that leads to Rigi First.
The cliff walk is not suitable for strollers or wheelchairs. Instead follow the dirt road that wraps around the mountain between you and the cliff walk.
If some of your party want to do the cliff walk, it’s fine to part ways because in a few minutes you’ll meet each other again on the road on the other side.
More info about accessibility on Mt Rigi.
How to get there
Mt- Rigi is located just east of Lucerne and south of Zürich (see on Google Maps).
For this hike, you need to use the Rigi mountain transport from Goldau or Krabel on the east, not Vitznau on the west.
This is a one-way hike, so you’ll take the train up to the start of the trail, then hike to Rigi Scheidegg where you’ll take a cable car down Kräbel, where you can catch the mountain train back to Goldau.
By car:
With a car, it’s easiest to park at Kräbel at the base of the Kräbel-Scheidegg lift – Chräbelstrasse 44, 6410 Goldau. The parking is metered – you can pay with cash or parking app.
On weekends, the parking spaces can fill up quickly. If there are no spots, you can park in the Goldau lot at Chräbelstrasse 12, 6410 Arth and catch the mountain train there instead.
At Kräbel, you will catch the mountain train (not the cable car) up to Rigi Kulm. If there is no attendant at the station, you can buy your ticket on the train with cash or card. Your hike ends at the top of the cable car than comes down to Kräbel.
By train:
With public transportation, take the train to Arth-Goldau, then walk over to the Arth-Goldau Rigi Bahnen station, just a couple minutes away, following the signs. Catch the mountain train here to Rigi Kulm.
At the end of the hike, you will take the Kräbel-Scheidegg cable car down, then catch the mountain train back to Arth-Goldau.
Where to stay
If you want to stay near Mt Rigi, then best to book in Vitznau or Weggis near the Rigi mountain transport. Both villages right on the lake, with beautiful views and pretty promenades.
In Weggis, we like Seehotel Gotthard Weggis (3-star), which is lakeside and a short walk from both the ferry dock and cable car station.
In Vitznau, we like Hotel Terrasse am See Vitznau (3-star), which has the same views as its luxury neighbor Park Hotel Vitznau, but at a more affordable price.
If you want to stay on the Rigi mountain, our first choice would be Rigi Kaltbad Hotel (3-star), which is right next to the cable car and mountain train station, connected to the Rigi Mineral Baths.
Or Hotel Bergsonne, which has a quieter location away from the busy station hubs.
For a longer stay, better to base yourself in Lucerne to make day trips to different mountains more convenient. We prefer a short walk to the Lucerne train station, perhaps Waldstätterhof (3-star) or Hotel des Alpes (3-star).
Planning your day
Ticket prices
For this trail, you can purchase a Rigi Day Ticket, which includes the mountain train up to Rigi Kulm and the cable car down from Rigi Scheidegg.
In 2026, the day pass costs CHF 78/adult. Rigi railways are free for children up to age 15 traveling with an adult.
You can get a discount on the Rigi Day Pass with the Swiss Half Fare Card, Eurail, and overnight guests. See current Rigi discounts.
In 2026, the Rigi mountain railways are free with Swiss Travel Pass, Tell Pass, GA, SBB Day Pass, Saver day pass, Municipal one-day travel pass. If you have one of these passes, you do not need to also purchase a Rigi Day Pass.
You can book the Rigi Day Pass below. If you have a discount card, you will need to instead purchase your Rigi Day Pass onsite.
If you are unsure which ticket you should buy, best to ask at the Rigi ticket counter to ensure you purchase the correct ticket.
Opening hours
The Rigi trains are generally open year round and most this trail is also open as a winter walk (excluding the Felsenweg section, you would detour on the road instead). But the Rigi Scheidegg cable car is sometimes closed during the shoulder seasons.
So check this webpage to see if the Rigi Scheidegg cable car and Scheidegg-Kaltbad Panoramaweg are open. Probably best between April and November, depending on the weather.
The cog-wheel train runs about once an hour, while the Rigi Scheidegg-Kräbel cable car runs every 30 mins or more frequently when busy. So plan your schedule carefully. But also be flexible.
The day we were there, the train came 15 minutes earlier than the posted schedule and we saw more than one an hour go by. I asked the train workers why the train came early and they said “Do you want to go up or not?” I tripled checked the schedule and the clocks. It was early by all accounts; I can’t explain it.
Sample schedule 2025
- 10:12 Catch the cog-wheel at Goldau A4, arriving at Rigi Kulm 10:47.
- Wander around the top (30 mins).
- Hike to Rigi Scheidegg (3 hours plus time for breaks).
- Spend time at the playground and cafe at Rigi Scheidegg (1 hour).
- 15:25 Ride down the Rigi Scheidegg-Kräbel cable car
- 15:36 Catch the cog-wheel train in Kräbel, arriving in Goldau A4 at 15:48.
Where to eat
There are several restaurants along the way. I’d suggest either Chalet Schild at Rigi First, just before you reach the cliff walk (see on map). Or Berggasthaus Rigi Scheidegg at the end of the trail, which also has a playground (see on map).
For a picnic, there is a picnic area with tables and fire pit near Rotstock (see on map). There is another a few minutes walk after the cliff walk, see on map. For supplies, there is a Coop grocery at the Goldau train station or a Coop near the station at Centralstrasse 5, 6410 Arth and Migros at Parkstrasse 25, 6410 Goldau.
Other activities on Rigi
If you want a relaxing day, you can visit the Rigi Mineral Baths & Spa with an infinity pool overlooking the lake. Book a combo Rigi day Pass with Spa Day Admission.
If you have kids, you might visit the playground near the Rigi Kaltbad-First station. See playground on map.
Photo story of the trail
Riding to the top of Rigi Kulm
In Arth Goldau or Kräbel, you get on the blue cogwheel train that takes you to the top in about 45 mins.
You’ve made it to Rigi Kulm. Enjoy the view!
Here’s me and my oldest son on our first trip to Rigi in 2006.
Wandering Rigi Kulm, the top of Mt Rigi
Above the Rigi Kulm station, there is a panorama area where you can wander around and take lots of pictures.
This picture shows how the whole area along the cliffs is protected by a sturdy fence.
View down towards Lake Lucerne.
There a tower where you can walk up some stairs to a bit higher viewpoint.
A fun photo board.
You can wander along the fence on this dirt path and get some nice pics over the cliffs.
At Rigi Kulm, there’s a restaurant and toilets, then more restaurants and Rigi Staffel and Rigi First. But after that, it’s a long stretch with no services until Rigi Scheidegg.
Starting the panorama trail
The trail starts at the Rigi Kulm station and basically follows the tracks down to Rigi Staffel. This part can be a little steep for strollers, so plan to use your breaks. In summer…
In November…
At Staffel, cross the tracks and follow yellow trail signs to Rigi First.
Follow the tracks for a bit.
Rigi Rotstock viewpoint
At the point shown below, the trail splits. The main panorama trail goes to your left on the gravel path. However, we suggest taking the detour straight ahead on the dirt footpath, up to the Rotstock viewpoint before rejoining the panorama trail.
Note: The trail on the right along the tracks is leads down to Staffelhöhe and Känzeli viewpoints before looping back to Rigi Kaltbad.
Here’s the Rigi Rotstock viewpoint. It takes about 10 mins of uphill walking to reach this viewpoint, but I think it’s worth it. Then continue to your left to rejoin the main panorama trail.
When you rejoin the panorama trail, you’ll pass this nice covered picnic area, aka Feuerstelle, with picnic tables and fire pit.
Some lounge chairs with a view.
Table gets some shade and cover if there is rain.
Continuing the trail down to Rigi First.
Views as you walk along this section.
Views to the east.
Rigi First Cliff Walk
After about 1h15, you reach Rigi First, shown below. Follow signs to the Felsenweg (aka cliff walk).
Note: If you need to return to Vitznau, turn right and follow signs to Rigi Kaltbad.
Here is the gate for the Felsenegg, aka cliff walk. It’s a short segment along the cliffs before it joins back up with the main panorama trail.
If you prefer to skip the cliff walk, just follow the Panoramaweg signs to Rigi Scheidegg, which stays on the service road. The two trails join in about 15 mins.
Note: The cliff walk is closed in winter and sometimes in bad weather. If this part is closed, this gate will be closed. Go back to First and follow the Panoramaweg signs to Rigi Scheidegg.
The cliff walk is narrower than other parts of the trail, not suitable for strollers.
The cliff walk has a fence, but if you have little kids, they could slip through if not attended. Watch them carefully.
Just the best views ever here.
These benches would be a nice place for a picnic lunch but sometimes all the benches are taken.
Looking back on the cliff walk. This pic was taken the first week of October.
Continue Panorama trail
After the Felsenweg, the trail rejoins the dirt road that leads to Rigi Scheidegg.
A bit later, you’ll cross this fancy bridge held up with mini eiffel towers.
In a few minutes, you’ll pass another picnic area, again with wood and picnic tables.
Continue walking on the road towards Scheidegg. Looking back on the trail with Rigi Kulm in the distance.
The road is slightly uphill but not difficult, nice views to the east. We stopped here for lunch one time.
Hiking up to Rigi Scheidegg
As you near Scheidegg, the trail will split again, both directions leading to Rigi Scheidegg. The road to your right stays on a dirt road.
If you don’t have a stroller, leave the road and take the split to your left up the mountain. Below my son is walking up that trail from the road. It’s steep and bumpy at first.
Here’s the end of the trail at Gersau, just before you reach the Rigi Scheidegg cable car. There are a couple restaurants here and a great playground with a view. There are three trampolines, a slide, climbing stuff, etc.
Make sure you walk around behind the playground to get this view north, with Rigi Kulm on the left and Zugersee below.
View south from Rigi Scheidegg.
Ride cable car down to Kräbel
When you are ready to go, follow signs to the Rigi Scheidegg cable car, just a couple minutes from the playground. It runs about every 30 minutes (usually xx:00 and xx:30).
But check the schedule before you go as it may have a limited schedule on weekdays and off season. The cable car only carries about 10 people, so on busy days, you might need to wait a bit.
The cable car drops you off in Kräbel where you’ll need to catch the cogwheel train back to Goldau if you didn’t park in Kräbel. That train runs once an hour so try to coordinate before riding down. There’s nothing to do in Kräbel while you wait but enjoy the view.
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FAQ
Can I take my dog on the Rigi mountain railways?
Yes, dog are allowed on all Rigi mountain railways and are free of charge. Learn more about Rigi rules for dogs.
Can I ride my bike on the Rigi panorama trail?
No. Bikes cannot be transported on most of the Rigi mountain railways (see bike rules here). There is a mountain bike tour on Rigi, but it does not include the panorama trail.
42 responses
Hi Tanya, thank you so much for your extremely detailed and incredibly helpful posts. I just have one question on getting down from Scheidegg. Can I confirm that the train from Krabel to Arth-Goldau is train 81?
There is only one train running between Rigi Kulm – Kräbel – Arth Goldau. Doesn’t matter what the number of the train is. In my experience, this train schedule is erratic and doesn’t always match what is posted or what is noted on SBB.ch.
This article is VERY DECEIVING regarding the tickets. “For this trail, you need a DAY PASS for the Rigi mountain railways.” and so I went ahead and got the day pass even though I have half fare Travel Card. This article provides link to get the day pass right after they mention that you need a day pass. Indeed, under the link they mention you can use your SBB Day Pass too but it was too late for me as the article gave me the impression that I NEED the DAY PASS. So I ended up losing half of the money. I will go to customer service in train station to see if I can get any refund for this. SWISSFAMILYFUN I suggest you correct your wording regarding the tickets so that people don’t fall into this trap.
I’m sorry that you misunderstood my instructions regarding the tickets. To do the Rigi panorama trail, you need a Rigi Day Pass to cover the mountain railways (mountain train and cable car). Or you could use a SBB Day Pass, which Rigi currently accepts as a valid ticket for their mountain railways. You can use your SBB Half Fare Card to get a discount on either a Rigi Day Pass or SBB Day Pass. I’m not sure which day pass you purchased and why you didn’t use your SBB Half Fare card to get a discount on that ticket. I will try to reword my instructions to make this more clear.
Hi, I’m writing to you from Israel, and my family and I are excited about our upcoming trip to Switzerland in October. We wanted to let you know that we absolutely adore your website and have found it to be extremely helpful in planning our vacation.
I do have a question regarding Mount Rigi. Our plan is to park our car in Weggis and take the lift and cogwheel train up to Rigi Kulm. From there, we intend to hike the classic Rigi trail to Rigi Kaltbad and then descend to Vitznau. Finally, we’ll make our way back to Weggis to retrieve our car. I was wondering if it is possible to combine the classic trail with the cliff walk? Additionally, could you kindly provide information on the location of the cliff walk?
Thank you in advance for your assistance.
Hi David, sounds like a good plan. You can do the cliff walk, then just walk back to Rigi Kaltbad for the cogwheel train down to Vitznau, instead of continuing to Rigi Scheidegg. I have updated the post to include a hiking map for this version. You can also see it here: https://www.komoot.com/tour/559084849?ref=wtd
Hi Tanya,
We are planning to take the railway from Vitznau to Rigi Hulm, do the hike to Rigi Scheidegg, take the cable car to Krabel and the train from Krabel to Arth Goldau. Will the Rigi railway day pass cover each of these legs?
Thank you.
Yes, the Rigi day pass covers all of these. Have fun!
Thank you so much for all this information! A friend and I (both college students from the U.S.) recently visited Zurich and Geneva, and your website was a LIFESAVER while researching hikes. The Rigi Panorama trail was beautiful in late May (and students get 50% off on the Rigi day pass! Just ask when buying the tickets at the Arth-Goldau Rigi Bahnen station).
Hello, I am planning to do this trial on 10 Nov 2023, but I saw that the aerial cable car from Rigi Scheidegg to Krabel is closed during the period: https://www.rigi.ch/_Resources/Persistent/436a6c5a7603d0e51351443e0f5f5a31542c9bbd/Timetable%20Aerial%20cable%20car%20Kr%C3%A4bel%20-%20Rigi%20Scheidegg%20%20from%2011.12.2022.pdf
Are there alternative way to get down from Rigi Scheidegg?
Thanks!
You could hypothetically hike down, but it would be a very long way down. If the cable car is closed, I suggest doing an amended version of the trail shown in this trail map. https://www.komoot.com/tour/559084849?ref=wtd If there is early snow, it’s possible the cliff walk portion of the trail will be closed during the time you visit.
Hi Tanya
Thank you very much for your detailed update. One last question. We may decide to take the boat back to Luzern after the cable car ride from Rigi Kaltbad. Is there a bus to take from the cable car station to the ferry dock? If yes, what is the bus number? If no, how long is the walk from cable car station to the ferry dock? Thanks!
You can ride bus 502 from the cable car station to Weggis, Dorfplatz stop, then a short walk to the the boat dock. Or you can walk instead, about 15 mins walk. You can see a map of this walk in my other Rigi post: https://swissfamilyfun.com/rigi-round-trip/#Return_trip_8211_Rigi_Kaltbad-First_to_Weggis_to_Lucerne I hope this helps. Have fun!
Hi Tanya
We are from Malaysia and planning to include in our itinerary to visit Rigi Klum with our Swiss Travel Pass from Luzern in mid June 2023. We plan to take your recommendation for the Classic Round Trip. 🙂 We have some questions: (1) Is the cable car at Rigi Kaltbad (if yes, am i correct if we take the cogwheel train from Rigi Klum to Rigi Kaltbad) (2) we are planning to arrive at Rigi Kaltbad at 1415. We understand the cable car runs every half hour but couldnt find the timing for the cable car. (3) Upon arriving at Weggis, we are planning to take the bus/train at 3pm back to Luzern. Should we take the bus at Weggis Dorfplatz or Weggis Schiffstation? How long is the walk from the cable car station to bus stop and what is the bus number to take? (4) Is the Swiss Travel Pass covers the Classic Round Trip? Looking forward to your reply soon. Thank you very much.
Hi. 1/2) Yes, the cable car is at Rigi Kaltbad. You can see the timetables here: https://www.rigi.ch/en/inform/timetables It runs every 30 mins from 8:10 to 19:10. Yes, you can take the train from Rigi Kulm down to Rigi Kaltbad.
3) It looks like you can catch bus directly at the cable car station “Weggis, Seilbahn.” It’s bus 502. You could also walk into town and catch the bus at Weggis, Dorfplatz instead (about a 10 min walk from the cable car station). You can check the current bus schedule on https://www.sbb.ch/en/home.html
4) Yes, according to the Rigi website in 2023, the Swiss Travel Pass includes the boat to Rigi and all mountain transport on Rigi.
Have fun!
Hi Tanya,
Thank you for the detailed information. I use mainly your website for hikes and walks in Switzerland. I fund Always really helpful tips and great ideas.
I have a question for this hike, can we do it the other way around, e.g. from Rigi Scheidegg to Rigi Kulm?
Do you see any constrains?
Thanks
Marta
Yes, you can definitely hike the opposite direction. You’ll just have more uphill walking that direction. Have fun!
Hi. im checking about the Panoramaweg trail. I was planning all the way up by the cogwheel to Rigi Kulm departing from Vitznau. Then i do the trail as explained above. Is it possible pls? thanks
Yes, you can take the cogwheel train from Vitznau to Rigi Kulm to start the hike. However, the full panorama trail ends at Rigi Scheidegg. You cannot get from Rigi Scheidegg directly back to Vitznau. From Rigi Scheidegg, you take take a cable car down to Arth Goldau and train back to Lucerne. If you want to get back to the cogwheel train that goes to Vitznau, you can alter the panorama trail by walking to Rigi First, optionally doing the cliff walk, then walking back to Rigi Kaltbad where you can catch the cogwheel train back to Vitznau. Hope this helps.
I forgot to write why I am talking about TWINT. The daily ticket now is 12 CHF, min. payment is 5 CHF for 2 hours and 1 CHF for every additional hour. We were 2 with a stroller and paid 9 CHF and made it only so so while spending only minimum time for lunch.
Wonderful route for a family 2+3.
My 8, 5 & 2-year-olds enjoyed it.
Thank you for posting.
Rigi Scheidegg is empty in the afternoon – remember to watch out for the timetable. We were lucky to take the last cable car down.
We needed to eat something in Goldau and can highly recommend Fratelli d’Italia – feels like Italy and is inexpensive.
Thanks for the feedback and tip about the restaurant. I agree that it’s vital to check the cable car closing times when planning your day. Missing the last one down is terrible.
Hi! Thank you for this very precise and useful post. I plan to do this trail next month. I have one question: why it is best to ride up the mountain train from Arth Goldau? Since the trail starts at Rigi Kulm, why does it matter how you got there? Any thoughts appreciated. Many thanks.
It only matters if you came by car and want to end your day at the car. If you are coming by public transportation, it doesn’t matter so much.
Your blog/website is perfection!! The info is gold and I really appreciate the maps. This has made planning our Switzerland trip so much easier.
So glad you’ve found our website helpful. So nice of you to leave this message for me.
I’ve been using your website to plan our upcoming Switzerland trip, and your website has been an amazing resource. I am wondering if we can combine the Mt Rigi Panorama hike (or part of it) with a boat trip on Lucerne? It looks like we could ride the boat from Lucerne to Viznau and then take the cable car to Rigi Kulm to start the hike, or is that not possible? Thank you!
Sorry for the late reply. Yes, I do think you can combine this trip with a boat ride. The boat schedule in winter is less frequent, so make sure to check the current schedule carefully. Also you’ll need to end your winter hike at Kaltbad so you can ride back down to the ferry dock.
Is the hike ok for people slightly scared of heights? are there extreme cliffs off the walking path? thanks!
There’s only a short section that has cliffs and there is a barrier. It’s one of the safest cliff walks I’ve done. If it makes you nervous, you can skip that part and just walk around the other side of the mountain.
Fantastic hike. We did the Panorama trail today with 3 kids in tow – 7/9/11. Packed brats and marshmallows and took a lunch break soaking in the million dollar views. Absolutely stunning on a clear day like we had in May. Your information was spot on and many thanks to you!
Sounds like a great day! Glad we could help you. Wishing you many more fun adventures this summer.
What was the total distance of this hike?
Thanks for asking. I updated the map so this is more clear. The full trail from Rigi Kulm to Rigi Scheidegg is 8.2 km, about 2hr45 walking time. I also included a shorter 4.2 km version that ends at Rigi Klösterei, about 1h30 walking time. I hope this helps.
This is great! Very informative!
You mentioned that the cost is about 63 CHF, does this include the cog-wheel train from Goldau up to Kulm?
Yes. The Rigi website is a little coy about posting their prices, mostly showing packaged prices instead of individual fares. The Mt Rigi Railways Day Ticket covers all the mountain transport needed for this hike. Summer 2019 it costs CHF72 full price, discounts for various Swiss travel cards like half-fare and (details on their website). Just FYI, for this hike, You need a one-way ticket from Goldau to Rigi Kulm on the mountain train. Then you need a one-way ticket on the cable car from Rigi Scheidegg to Kräbel, then a one-way ticket on the mountain train from Kräbel to Goldau. I need to update this post with more details about the tickets.
Hello,
We arrived in Zurich this afternoon and are interested in doing this hike in a couple of days. Is the price mentioned for the railway tickets or is there a fee to hike? Any information would be helpful so we can best prepare.
Thank you,
Lydia & Jake
There is no fee for hiking, just for the mountain transport. This is the case in most of Switzerland. Hope you have fun!
In winter, you can take a sleigh up an go all the way from Kulm down to Klösterli. The rest of the trail is quite exhausting though with smaller children (ours are 4 and 7) so we ended up taking the train down to Kräbel and just making a short trip up to Scheidegg from there.
Thanks! We did this hike today and agree the Felsenegg part was the best!
I would just add from our experience that it was windy so we got really lucky to be able to ride the cable car down. They could have closed it if they thought it was too windy, and we would have had to walk back a bit to part of the Rigi train. The train also seemed to have limited pram space. I guess a lot of folks were taking advantage of the 2 for 1 SBB TICKETS
All-in-all, we really enjoyed the views!
We did part of this route and colored the flower walk, came across the most spectacular firepit with 180 degree views of lake Lucerne then walked via to go kaltbad to klosterli (spent 10-6 on the mountain including train from Goldau a4). Thanks for the tips!! Helped immensely
Wow, sounds like a great day! Glad I could help you with the planning.