Mount Rigi Guided Hike from Lucerne
ID: GYG39004-48909
Category:
Country: Switzerland
Duration:
1 days
Description
Ascend Mt. Rigi on a leisurely hike to start this full-day tour. Stop for a grilled lunch. Enjoy stunning panoramic views of the 620 Alpine peaks, or spend the afternoon relaxing at a luxury spa, and then end the day with a cruise across Lake Lucerne.
Start the day off with a train ride from the Lucerne train station to Goldau, where you will transfer to the Mt. Rigi cogwheel train, and then to the aerial tram, to reach the starting point of your hike at the 1,661-meter high Rigi Scheidegg.
The panoramic views and the symphony of cow bells in the summer months provide the perfect ambiance, and served as the inspiration from Mark Twain's 1880 book, “A Tramp Abroad."
Midway through the hike, stop for lunch at a typical Alpine restaurant or bring your own to enjoy at a nearby meadow.
After lunch, continue hiking through undulating meadows to reach the modern facilities of the newly opened Mineralbad & Spa at Rigi Kaltbad, designed by internationally renowned architect, Mario Botta.
Take the cogwheel train up to the top of Mount Rigi to enjoy the spectacular panoramic views over the lakes and mountains, and then descend by foot back to the Rigi Kaltbad.
End the tour with a scenic 40-minute boat cruise across Lake Lucerne, returning to the Lucerne train station by 6:47 PM.
Highlights
- Use the Swiss public transportation system including train, cogwheel train, aerial trams and cruise on a lake ship.
- Hike on an easy, marked trail along the beautiful Mt. Rigi and enjoy the views
- Stop for a lunch break at a scenic Alpine restaurant
- Marvel at the panoramic views of as many as 620 Alpine peaks from Mt. Rigi
- Enjoy a light grilled outdoor lunch
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• Good hiking shoes recommended
• Total hiking time is approximately between 2 and 3.5 hours
• Please inform the local partner if you have any dietary requirements
Your guide will pick you up at 7:45 am at Lucerne Torbogen.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.