Snowshoe Trail /Schweiz Mobil
Chäserenholz-Schneeschuhtrail
Rigi-Kulm
- Distance
- 2.0 km
- Duration
- 1:05 h
- Ascent
- 150 m
- Descent
- 150 m
- Fitness
- Easy
- Route type
- Loop
01/ Overview
The route
The circular hike on top of the Rigi offers fascinating views of Lake Lucerne, the Alps of Uri, the cities of Lucerne and Zug, and the lakes of Central Switzerland. From the mountain station, the snowshoe trail leads to Alp Chäserenholz, with views of the Grosse and Kleine Mythen, the landmarks of the Canton of Schwyz.
The snowshoe circuit starts at the Rigi Kulm stop at around 1,750 m, which is also the highest point on the route. The Rigi massif lies between Lake Lucerne, Lake Zug and Lake Lauerz; its highest summit, Rigi Kulm, rises to 1,797 m. The circuit, however, remains below the summit and leads out into open terrain.
The first kilometre descends steadily, losing around 150 metres in elevation. At the lowest point, just over 1,600 m, the route turns and climbs back up across the open slopes. After around one hour and two kilometres, Rigi-Kulm is reached; the stop is immediately beside the finish.
02/ Along the route
What's along the way
Where the route climbs and where it descends. Hover the profile to find the spot on the map.
03/ Conditions
Current conditions
What to know before you set off. Closures and snow are re-checked every day.
How we check: Every night we match the route against the official closures and detours from the Federal Roads Office (FEDRO). Any reported closure that touches the route shows up here.
Snowshoeing is more fun in the snow! Check local conditions before heading out.
How we check: SLF only publishes its snow maps from November 1. Until then we roughly estimate the snow depth at the lowest and the highest point of the route every day from the nearest SLF measuring stations. Check the situation on site.
04/ Getting there
Getting there
From your door to the trailhead and home again, by train and bus or by car. Computed live from the timetable.
Or from
Outbound
Return
05/ Weather
Weather on the way
Forecast for the lowest and the highest point of the route.
Weather
06/ Trail & landscape
Trail & landscape
Which paths you walk on and the landscape they lead through.
07/ Snow
Snow on the route
Snow depths, new snow and forecast. Estimates: check the situation on site before you set off.
Snow Info
08/ Export
Take the route with you
Load the track onto your GPS device, print a route sheet for the trail or send the route to your hiking group.
Share
Send the link to friends or your hiking group.
Export GPX File
For hiking apps, GPS watches and navigation devices.
Print Route Sheet
A4 with map, elevation profile, waypoints and emergency numbers.
