Rigi Kulm summit – Rigi Scheidegg Viewpoint loop from Arth-Goldau

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Rigi Kulm summit – Rigi Scheidegg Viewpoint loop from Arth-Goldau

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Rigi Kulm summit – Rigi Scheidegg Viewpoint loop from Arth-Goldau

04:38

26.3km

1,620m

Running

Hard run. 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: September 9, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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3.12 km

View of the Mythen Peaks

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At a height of less than 2,000 meters, the peaks of the Kleiner and Großer Mythen are not particularly high by Swiss standards, but are still very striking and easy …

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3.84 km

View of Goldau and Lake Lauerz

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The paths dry quickly after a longer period of rain - compared to many other paths in Uri

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8.49 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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8.66 km

Rigi Staffel

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If you are walking all the way up from the valley floor this is a great little stop on the way up or down.

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14.1 km

On the Dossen, you have a great all-round view and fewer people than on the nearby and overcrowded Rigi. The ascent from the Rigi side is steep and strenuous, but the panorama is well worth the effort.

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16.2 km

Rigi Scheidegg Viewpoint

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Scheidegg is an elevation on the Rigi at an altitude of 1,656 meters with restaurants and a viewing point, easily accessible from two directions by cable cars.

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16.9 km

Rigi Burggeist

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Cable car station and restaurant with a panoramic terrace

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26.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.91 km

8.31 km

3.59 km

3.54 km

848 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.94 km

5.10 km

3.72 km

3.31 km

3.14 km

2.38 km

712 m

Elevation

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Weather

Wednesday 7 October

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Comments

July 3, 2024,Arth-Goldau - Rigi Kulm - Rigi Scheidigg - Arth-Goldau

With an upcoming race, I needed a long run to give myself a boost of confidence. I had planned to run Wednesday afternoon but when a short rain-free window opened I took the chance to move some meetings around and left a few hours earlier than scheduled -- fortunately!