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Path of Rigi First

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Rigi Kaltbad – lower Firstweg – First – upper Firstweg – Rigi Kaltbad

An easy, panoramic walk that you can do with a pram, too.

easy
Distance 2.5 km
0:45 h
49 m
49 m
1,487 m
1,438 m

This easy walk goes from the village square in Kaltbad to Rigi First, some of the way on an asphalted track. On the way, there are benches and a playground to spend some time at. On this path, which is accessible for prams and wheel-chairs and has lovely views of Lake Lucerne, you should note particularly the Reformed church designed by Zurich architect Ernst Giesel, the typical gompholite rock faces and an information sign about the origins and geology of Mt. Rigi. From the sunshine terrace in First, the idyllic upper Firstweg takes you back to Kaltbad… a lovely round trip that is not at all strenuous.

For your information

You can find current operating status of runs and slopes here.

In order to let our next generation could also enjoy the beauty of the Rigi, we would like to ask you to dispose of your own waste in the waste bins which are located at all the stations of RIGI BAHNEN AG. Thank you.

Author’s recommendation

The Mineralbad & Spa on Rigi Kaltbad invites you to a relaxing bathing experience.

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Gäste-Service Rigi 
Update: February 02, 2023
Difficulty
easy
Technique
Stamina
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Landscape
Highest point
1,487 m
Lowest point
1,438 m
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Track types

Forested/wild trail 99.98%
Forested/wild trail
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Rest stops

Hotel Restaurant Alpina
Panorama Restaurant
Chalet Schild
Gasthaus Rigi-Bärenstube
Klanghotel Bergsonne

Start

Rigi Kaltbad (1,437 m)
Coordinates:
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2'678'136E 1'210'853N
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47.044108, 8.466850
DMS
47°02'38.8"N 8°28'00.7"E
UTM
32T 459500 5210203
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Destination

Rigi Kaltbad

Turn-by-turn directions

Rigi Kaltbad (1436 m) – unterer Firstweg – First (1484 m) – oberer Firstweg – Rigi Kaltbad (1436 m)

Public transport

Public-transport-friendly

Good accessible by train and bus

You can easily reach Rigi Kaltbad by cog railway from Vitznau or by cable car from Weggis

By road

Further information of getting-there and parking

Parking

There are plenty parking spaces avaliable at valley stations. Fees apply.

However, we recommend public transport instead of cars: lean back, be stress-free and do something good for the environment first.

Coordinates

SwissGrid
2'678'136E 1'210'853N
DD
47.044108, 8.466850
DMS
47°02'38.8"N 8°28'00.7"E
UTM
32T 459500 5210203
w3w 
///incur.joggers.surround
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Arrival by train, car, foot or bike

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Equipment

Sturdy hiking shoes, maybe walking sticks


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Difficulty
easy
Distance
2.5 km
Duration
0:45 h
Ascent
49 m
Descent
49 m
Highest point
1,487 m
Lowest point
1,438 m
Public-transport-friendly Circular route Scenic Refreshment stops available Family-friendly Accessibility Suitable for strollers

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