Rigi - Mark Twain Trail
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Description
Before guests could comfortably reach the Queen of the Mountains from 1871 with the first mountain railway in Europe, they used this traditional hiking path from Weggis. So did the writer and globetrotter Mark Twain. In his book "A Trip to Mt. Rigi" he describes his ascent, which took him three days at the time. On the partly steep path, 8 information boards invite you to rest. The signs take you into the world of the humorous and witty author, who magically describes the Rigi. Especially romantic, almost mystical, is the passage at the Felsentor, where massive rock pillars pile up in the open mountain forest. From Rigi Kaltbad, the hike leads on winding paths to the summit at 1,800 m above sea level.
Notes
The current operating status of the railways and hiking trails can be found here.
So that future generations can also enjoy the Queen of the Mountains, we ask you to dispose of your waste at the stations of the Rigi railways. Thank you.