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Rigi "Wildmannli" Trail

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Rigi Kaltbad – Spielplatz Rigiland – Aussichtspunkt Känzeli – Rigi Kaltbad

An pleasant walk for young and old.

easy
Distance 2 km
0:30 h
34 m
34 m
1,464 m
1,430 m

Just below the aerial cable car station, the Rigiland adventure playground entices our youngest visitors to enjoy some fun and games. When they have finished romping around, they will be glad of a picnic at one of the spacious BBQ sites. A nice game of minigolf on the adjacent course will put everyone in a good mood.

Then you can walk to the Känzeli viewpoint for breathtaking views down on to Lake Lucerne. The level trail takes you through the fascinating Grandwald with its mysterious rock formations. No wonder that this is where legend has it that the shy Rigi Wildmannli used to live. You can still see them today, cheerful figures greeting you from beside the path. You can obtain a brochure containing magical stories about these quaint little chaps at the Tourist Office in Kaltbad.

For your information

In order to let our next generation also could 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 of the stations of RIGI BAHNEN AG. Thank you.

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Update: February 01, 2023
Difficulty
easy
Technique
Stamina
Experience
Landscape
Highest point
1,464 m
Lowest point
1,430 m
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Track types

Forested/wild trail 74.84%Road 25.16%
Forested/wild trail
1.5 km
Road
0.5 km
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Rest stops

Hotel Restaurant Alpina
Rigistübli

Tips and hints

Start

Rigi Kaltbad (1,437 m)
Coordinates:
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2'678'109E 1'210'851N
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47.044089, 8.466488
DMS
47°02'38.7"N 8°27'59.4"E
UTM
32T 459472 5210201
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Destination

Rigi Kaltbad

Turn-by-turn directions

Rigi Kaltbad (1436 m) – Spielplatz Rigiland – Känzeli (1464 m) – Rigi Kaltbad (1436 m)

Public transport

Public-transport-friendly

Good accessible by train and bus

The station Rigi Kaltbad can be reached from Vitznau with the cogwheel railway or from Weggis with the aerial cable car.

You can find the timetable of the Rigi Railways here.

By road

Click here for information of arrival and parking

Parking

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

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

Coordinates

SwissGrid
2'678'109E 1'210'851N
DD
47.044089, 8.466488
DMS
47°02'38.7"N 8°27'59.4"E
UTM
32T 459472 5210201
w3w 
///nitrogen.highbrow.sedative
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Difficulty
easy
Distance
2 km
Duration
0:30 h
Ascent
34 m
Descent
34 m
Highest point
1,464 m
Lowest point
1,430 m
Public-transport-friendly Out and back Scenic Refreshment stops available Family-friendly Accessibility Suitable for strollers

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