Schwyz · Hiking

Rigiweg

A 1.1-mile point-to-point route in Schwyz, Switzerland.

1.1 mi
one way
687 ft
climb
3,673 ft
high point
Point to point
route

Rigiweg is a 1.1-mile point-to-point route in Schwyz, Switzerland. It runs between about 2,500 ft and 3,670 ft above sea level, with roughly 690 ft of climbing one way. It is a mountain path with steeper and uneven sections, so wear proper hiking shoes. Most of the way is dirt. It is mapped as a named hiking route, with the sections joined into one trail here. The nearest town is Arth, about 1.6 miles south of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Rigi Scheidegg, Dossen and Rigi. For camping, Campingplatz Vitznau and Camping Buchenhof are within about 6 miles. There are 7 other mapped trails within about 3 miles, so you can combine or extend the outing. Distances, elevations and the route shape here come from OpenStreetMap and the Copernicus 90 m elevation model. Trails, access rules and conditions change, so check locally before you go.

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Conditions and forecast

Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at Rigiweg for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.

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