07^Apr Sun
09:30

• By public transport:  Bus station at start point: Weggis, Luftseilbahn (Train 8:05 from Zurich HB, 9:28 at Weggis Luftseilbahn)
• By car: Navigate using Google maps to Luftseilbahn Weggis. (Parking for the day 12 CHF.)

Getting back

• By public transport: Bus 17:28, 17:58, ... every half hour

Pace: Moderate pace. ~400 elevation per hour, spending ~4 hours going up.

Schedule

• 9:35-9:45 Introduction round
• 9:45-11:30 hike 700-800 elevation meters (4km) to the bottom of Geissrügge
• 11:30-12:00 first lunch at the plateau
• 12:00 group picture
• 12:00-13:30 hike 500-600 elevation meters (4km distance) to the top (first 30 min T3)
  
• 13:30-14:30 second lunch at the top, enjoy the views! (and drown amongst the tourists)
• 14:00 group picture
• 14:30-17:30 descent 1400 elevation over 9km

Please note that if you cannot keep up with 400 elevation an hour, we cannot wait for you. We don't want to hold up the whole group.

Grade: T3 on Geissrügge (photos of the ladders), rest T2.

Disclaimer This is not a guided tour, every individual is responsible for their actions, choices and judgement. It is your own responsibility to assess your fitness for this activity, to assure adequate equipment, insurance coverage and to check and evaluate the weather forecast. In case professional rescue services are required, you will be responsible for the costs. The organiser holds no responsibility for any injuries or death that might result directly or indirectly from this event. The organiser does not warrant the accuracy of the description of the event. By joining the event, you accept the terms explained above. Please be aware that you join at your own risk.

I don't see the "Join button" - how do I join? Click on the Carpool button, and then Join a car, or Add a car. (Fill in SBB and your starting point if coming by public transport.)

Trail Info

• https://www.naturzyt.ch/natur-erleben/ausfluege-wandern-in-der-schweiz/654-wandern-von-weggis-auf-die-rigi.html
• https://www.rigi-wanderungen.ch/weggis_chaenzeli_map.php
  
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jkbJW6u2-WY (suitable for all ages)
  

Webcams

• https://www.rigi.ch/en/inform/webcams

WhatsApp group:

• https://chat.whatsapp.com/KIlCVjHTjc8DyD6tbHr7bW