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Rigi Staffelhöhe - Rigi Kaltbad

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Distance
0.37 mi
Elevation gain
0 ft
Technical difficulty
Moderate
Elevation loss
361 ft
Max elevation
5,106 ft
TrailRank 
9
Min elevation
4,710 ft
Trail type
One Way
Coordinates
11
Uploaded
November 3, 2023
Recorded
November 2023
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near Rigi Kaltbad, Kanton Luzern (Switzerland)

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Itinerary description

With this half a kilometre of sledging ensures lots of fun and pleasure, especially for families. Staffelhöhe is easily accessible with the Rigi cogwheel train from Vitznau.

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PictographWaypoint Altitude 5,105 ft

Gourmet Restaurant Regina Montium

«A true gourmet experience at an altitude of 1550 metres: The cooking is imaginative and subtle, uses only Swiss quality products, mostly organic goods, and processes about 350 different herbs from their own garden!»  Michelin Guide / The regional cuisine exclusively uses Swiss products and playfully creates flavours with long-forgotten herbs from their own garden. You can choose between an à la carte menu and a herb surprise menu with 5 or 9 courses. In addition, Swiss wines or even a mixed alcoholic beverage accompaniment are served. / THE MOUNTAIN / The name of the restaurant is derived from the Latin name for the Rigi mountain (in German  «Queen of the Mountains»). The Rigi is the starting point of the regional philosophy we abide by. / THE REGION / Our immediate environment is full of treasures and potential which we are keen to highlight. Alongside our desire to formulate a unique natural experience in the gourmet restaurant, we would like to show every facet of our diverse flora and fauna. / OUR CULTURE / A key priority for our work is respect for our food, the pursuit of great pleasure and the warmth of hospitality. At the same time, we explore the cultivation of the mountain landscape and look for new edible plants that thrive here. / Awarded ONE of the coveted Michelin stars (only 3 in the entire canton of Lucerne)! / AWARDED WITH:- EINEM der begehrten Michelin Sterne (nur 3 im gesamten Kanton Luzern)! / - Einem grünen Michelin Stern / - 15 Gault-Millau Punkten / - 8/10 Punkten im Guide Bleu

PictographWaypoint Altitude 5,079 ft

Hotel Edelweiss in Rigi Kaltbad

PictographWaypoint Altitude 5,112 ft

Bistro by Regina Montium

WELCOME ! / Thank you for stopping by the BISTRO by Regina Montium. We would like to spoil you with the best raw materials of Switzerland ¬- and only from Switzerland. Our team is always on the lookout for forgotten plants, producers with heart and great potential on our doorstep to reflect the richness of Swiss raw materials. Our bistro goes away from the conventional and makes you want more. Our kitchen is open for you between 11.30 and 15.00 hours. / We wish you enjoyable moments with us at the BISTRO by Regina Montium / Awarded with: / - Bib Gourmand / - Grüner MICHELIN-Stern

PictographWaypoint Altitude 5,105 ft

Edelweiss products

The hotel uses no artificial colourings, flavourings or preservatives. / Here is a small selection of their home-made produce: / • Vinegar / • Syrup / • Mustard / • Spreads / • Pasta / • Tea and herbs / • Liqueur / • Herb-flavoured salts and bath salts / The products can be purchased at the Hotel Edelweiss and make an ideal gift, or a small souvenir to take home from Mt. Rigi. / The Hotel Edelweiss uses 100% Swiss produce in its regional cooking (the only exceptions being salt, nutmeg and coffee), and the dishes are lovingly prepared by hand. The hotel can, therefore, guarantee that no artificial flavourings or additives are used.

PictographWaypoint Altitude 4,708 ft

Restaurant SunSet

A sky-high culinary experience awaits you at the SunSet Restaurant. In putting together the dishes, the kitchen team aim for maximum authenticity while keeping sustainability in mind. / Careful preparation ensures that the ingredients preserve their wholesome properties and are combined so that the flavours create a unique taste. / The service staff are every bit as good as the kitchen team. Their friendliness and their focus on you, the guest, will make your visit to the SunSet Restarant an unforgettable experience. / The restaurant at the Hotel Rigi Kaltbad can be reached on foot via various footpaths or by taking the Rigi Bahnen railway from Vitznau and Weggis.

PictographWaypoint Altitude 4,708 ft

Panorama Restaurant

As the name of this restaurant suggests, what makes it special is the magnificent scenery at Rigi Kaltbad. Every table has fantastic views of the alpine arena around Lake Lucerne. / Whether they prefer a fine dish of the day or something from the à la carte menu, at the Panorama Restaurant everyone will find what they are looking for. The restaurant's motto is to be friendly, welcoming and regional, and guests are truly pampered. The dessert menu also promises some sweet surprises. / The restaurant at the Hotel Rigi Kaltbad can be reached on foot via various footpaths or by taking the Rigi Bahnen railway from Vitznau or Weggis.

PictographWaypoint Altitude 4,721 ft

Mt. Rigi village shop

Guests will find all the most important everyday items here, everything for a day out, some delicious treats and (almost) anything an organic consumer could wish for. / The Mt. Rigi village shop also offers the following special products and services: / Regional shop: Regional produce made by the farmers around Mt. Rigi. / Victorinox shop: Penknives and domestic knives, baggage and perfume - Victorinox has something for everyone. / Post office counter: A service almost the same as you would find in a lowland post office: you can post letters and parcels, buy stamps and make payments. / The village shop is centrally located on the village square in Rigi Kaltbad. It is a meeting place for locals and visitors alike.

PictographWaypoint Altitude 4,708 ft

A sheet of ice above the sea of fog - ice skating

The natural ice rink at Rigi Kaltbad is a panoramic location for skating and ice stock shooting. It is prepared and opened for use whenever weather conditions permit.  Ask here if the ice rink is open: +41 41 399 87 87.  / Suddenly feel like going ice skating? At the Hotel Rigi Kaltbad, you can borrow ice skates for free. / Fun ice stock tournament for all / Every Saturday in February people meet up on the natural ice rink at Rigi Kaltbad, between 1.30 and 4.00 p.m. for a relaxed game in good company.  There is no need to book in advance. / Contact / Rigi Guest Service / Bahnhofstrasse 7 / 6354 Vitznau / Phone: +41 41 399 87 87 / welcome@rigi.ch

PictographWaypoint Altitude 4,711 ft

Service centre Rigi Kaltbad

In the shop, visitors will find a wide range of drinks and snacks. There is plenty of information about Mt. Rigi and tickets for the Rigi Bahnen railways can be bought here. The Rigi Kaltbad village square just nearby is also an excellent meeting place for locals and visitors alike. / The Rigi Kaltbad service centre is inside the Rigi Bahnen station in Rigi Kaltbad. / In this station the Rigi-voucher can be redeemed. 

PictographWaypoint Altitude 4,728 ft

Hotel Restaurant Alpina

Small but stylish, elegant but with a traditional ambience. That is the Hotel Alpina. The views all around from the beautiful terrace are amazing, extending across the Alps and down to Lake Lucerne. Right beside the Hotel Alpina, the Rigi Bahnen railway climbs majestically up the mountain. / In the restaurant, guests can enjoy traditional Swiss dishes, freshly prepared. The friendly staff provide service with a personal touch to ensure their guests feel entirely comfortable. / The Hotel Alpina can be reached on foot via various footpaths or by taking the Rigi Bahnen railway from Vitznau or Weggis. / Please consider, the Hotel Alpina has no official closing time. / In this restaurant the Rigi-voucher can be redeemed. 

PictographWaypoint Altitude 4,711 ft

Rigi Sport Kiosk

In winter, visitors to Mt. Rigi will find a selection of articles to rent at the Sports Kiosk, including skis, snowboards, ice-skates, snowshoes, sledges and ski poles. To make sure skis and snowboards can be used without problem, ski servicing is also available, so visitors can have their equipment waxed and sharpened and made fit for the slopes again. / The Rigi Sports Kiosk on the village square in Kaltbad offers sports equipment, souvenirs and kiosk items all under one roof. The range of sports equipment is extensive and meets the needs of visitors to Mt. Rigi perfectly. The summer product range is very wide and includes the following: / • Hiking boots / • Walking sticks / • Walking clothing / • Sun-glasses / • Various hats and caps / • Walking socks / • and much more … / Need a souvenir of Mt. Rigi to take home? At the Rigi Sports Kiosk, there is a big selection of souvenirs to choose from. You'll also find well-known brands such as Victorinox knives and Trauffer wooden cows here. / In this company the Rigi-voucher can be redeemed. 

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