- Brief description
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The third stage of the Tell Trail leads from Brunnen over the Gätterli pass to Rigi Kaltbad. Then it's a cog railway ride down to Vitznau followed by a boat trip to Lucerne.
- Difficulty
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medium
- Rating
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- Starting point
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Brunnen - landing stage
- Route
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BrunnenLandungssteg SGV Brunnen0.0 kmBrunnen (440 m)1.7 kmBergrestaurant Timpelweid3.0 kmUrmiberg (1,140 m)3.0 kmObertimpel3.0 kmSchwand3.2 kmZum Gätterlipass6.7 kmBurggeist9.2 kmRigi First15.1 kmRigi Rotstock (1,650 m)16.5 kmKänzeli (1,464 m)18.6 kmFelsenkapelle19.2 kmRigi Kaltbad19.4 kmRigi Kaltbad-First (1,440 m)19.4 kmTeufibalm20.0 kmVitznau (1,025 m)21.4 kmTribschen (435 m)26.8 kmLandungssteg28.0 kmLandungssteg 1 (SGV) Bahnhofquai28.7 kmLucerne (436 m)36.1 km
- Best season
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JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
- Description
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A wonderful panorama of the nearby peaks accompanies you along the entire route today. From the shores of Lake Lucerne in Brunnen, you float up to the Urmiberg by cable car. This is followed by a challenging hike over the Gätterli pass, past the Berggasthaus Burggeist mountain inn. Lots of photo opportunities, including at the Känzeli vantage point. The views of fjord-like Lake Lucerne are overwhelming. Shortly afterwards you reach Rigi Kaltbad. Take the cog railway down to Vitznau and the boat to Lucerne.
Walking time: approx. 5 hours | Distance: 16 km (not including cableway, railway and boat) | Total elevation gain: 843 m ( including cableway, etc.: 1,537 m) | Total elevation loss: 430 m (including cableway, etc.: 1,537 m)
- Directions
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A wonderful panorama of the nearby peaks accompanies you along the entire route today. From the shores of Lake Lucerne in Brunnen, you float up to the Urmiberg by cable car. This is followed by a challenging hike over the Gätterli pass, past the Berggasthaus Burggeist mountain inn. Lots of photo opportunities, including at the Känzeli vantage point. The views of fjord-like Lake Lucerne are overwhelming. Shortly afterwards you reach Rigi Kaltbad. Take the cog railway down to Vitznau and the boat to Lucerne.
- Highest point
- 1,649 m
- Endpoint
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Lucerne
- Height profile
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- Equipment
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Sturdy footwear.
- Safety instructions
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T3: demanding mountain hiking.
• Good surefootedness
• Average navigation skills
• Elementary alpine experience
- Additional information
- Author
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The tour Tell-Trail stage 3: Brunnen - Rigi Kaltbad - Lucerne is used by outdooractive.com provided.
General info
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Nidwalden
1836
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Rigi - Berg und See
914
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Vitznau
346