Winter Hike /Weggis Vitznau Rigi Tourismus
Schinenfluh Trail
Rigi StaffelRigi Kulm
- Distance
- 1.8 km
- Duration
- 30 min
- Ascent
- 22 m
- Descent
- 163 m
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Fitness
- Easy
- Route type
- One way
01/ Overview
The route
A short winter hike through the Rigi’s open summit area: a steep descent, sweeping views and a covered fire pit characterise the route from Rigi Staffel to Rigi Kulm.
The winter hike begins at Rigi Staffel, served by the cogwheel railways from Goldau and Vitznau. Right at the start, the route reaches its highest point at around 1,750 m. It then descends steeply across the open slopes of the Rigi massif. The trail takes its name from the Schinenfluh, while expansive views across Central Switzerland remain a constant companion in the summit area.
After the sharp descent, the route becomes gentler and continues with only a few short uphill sections. Along the way, the covered fire pit by the barbecue hut makes a scenic place to stop. If time allows, a detour to the Alpwirtschaft Chäserenholz can also be included, though it is not part of the direct route. The signposted winter hiking trail then passes the Kulmhütte.
After just under two kilometres and around half an hour, the Schinenfluh Trail ends at Rigi Kulm, near the small railway station.
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.
How we check: We look up a live public transport connection from your starting point to the stop closest to the trailhead. If it ends further away, the nearest stop may be a cable car or bus that isn't running right now.
How we check: Snow depth estimated daily at the lowest and the highest point of the route. Estimates: 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.
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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.
Larches count as conifer forest here.
07/ 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.
