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View from the Rigi – Rigi Kulm summit loop from Vitznau

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Mountain hikes & routes
Switzerland
Lucerne

View from the Rigi – Rigi Kulm summit loop from Vitznau

Hard

7

hikers

View from the Rigi – Rigi Kulm summit loop from Vitznau

07:11

18.1km

1,350m

Mountaineering

Hard mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 17, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 9.05 km for 122 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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1

192 m

Vitznau Rigi Railway Station

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Here you buy the tickets for the train ride on the RIGI

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2

3.91 km

Sit in the uphill on the (in the direction of travel) left side, then you have a better view from the cars.

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7.08 km

Viewpoint

Viewpoint

4

7.46 km

View from the Rigi

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The view from Rigi is legendary and the mountain experience is incomparable!

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8.65 km

A very nice but difficult mountain hike, it is quite steep uphill and downhill. Hiking poles recommended, surefootedness and alpine experience must be available. There are very nice viewpoints around …

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8.98 km

7

9.09 km

Mocha coffee

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there is no nicer place for a fine Caffee Mocca

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9.10 km

Rigi Kulm summit

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The highest peak of the Rigi is the Rigi Kulm (1,797 meters). You can ascend via various hiking trails, all of which are very beautiful, or take the Arth-Rigi-Bahn railway …

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18.1 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.5 km

4.65 km

2.48 km

231 m

171 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.28 km

4.38 km

2.53 km

2.39 km

2.32 km

170 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (1,760 m)

Lowest point (440 m)

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Friday 9 October

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