The Scenic Route: Rigi Scheidegg – Seebodenalp (or vice versa)

A scenic high-level route from Dossen via Rigi Kaltbad to Känzeli, followed by the long descent to Seebodenalp. Lake Lucerne, the Bernese Alps and the Mythen accompany the way.

From the Rigi Scheidegg mountain station, the trail passes the chapel and continues across open upland terrain. At Hinder Dosse, the mountain trail climbs towards Dossen. At just under 1,700 m, this is the highest point of the hike, reached after two kilometres. The route then descends through the Parkwald forest and across alpine pastures towards Rigi First.

On the way to Rigi Kaltbad, there is a choice between the Felsenweg and the Panoramaweg. The latter follows a former railway line, with views opening up across Lake Lucerne to the Bernese Alps, as well as towards Rigi Kulm and the Mythen. Hotel Rigi Kaltbad offers a welcome place to stop for refreshments. A little further on, the rock chapel of St. Michael stands directly beside the trail. This protected pilgrimage site has its origins in a legend and is one of the earliest surviving witnesses to tourism on the Rigi.

The long descent begins at Känzeli. Via Räbalp, the trail leads down to Seebodenalp, in places once again following a narrower mountain path. Shortly before the destination, it passes St. Wendelin’s Chapel. The hike of around three and a half hours ends at the nearby Seebodenalp mountain station, from where the cable car descends to Küssnacht.