6.8km
Total Distance
1,198m
Elevation Gain

Trail description

A 6.8 km climb from Gersau on Lake Lucerne to Rigi Scheidegg (1,656 m), with about 1,200 m of ascent. It follows the signed Rigi Scheidegg Weg; the first part climbs through the village on lanes. A cable car runs from Rigi Scheidegg down to Kräbel on the Arth-Rigi railway.

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Difficulty

4/5 · Difficult
  • Experience with long mountain hikes