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· 4 reviews · Hiking trail · Central Switzerland

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Gäste-Service Rigi

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Andy Kaupp
on the April 18, 2022

Gute Wanderung mit versch. Facetten. Eher für geübtere ...

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Wissifluh - Vitznauer-/Gersauerstock - Fälmis - Wissifluh

Both the people of Vitznau and Gersau see this 1450 m high border peak between Lucerne and Schwyz, as their home mountain. This is why the summit bears the names of both places.

difficult

Distance 5.4 km

2:39 h

615 m

600 m

1,445 m

857 m

Central Switzerland: popular circular hiking trail

From the Wissifluh mountain cable car station, you first walk leisurely to the Hotel Wissifluh. From here you have a great view over Lake Lucerne and the Bürgenstock peninsula. Now the actual ascent to Ausserurmi (1070 m) begins, then on to Oberurmi and from there to the summit of the Vitznauer-/Gersauerstock. The exciting descent leads via Fälmis back to Wissifluh, where you can take the cable car to the starting point in Vitznau.

This challenging tour is only suitable for experienced hikers and requires surefootedness and fitness. The most difficult parts are secured by ropes and a ladder will help you to conquer narrow passages. Your reward for these exertions is a fabulous view of the Swiss mountains and a truly alpine summit experience for your tour book.

Author’s recommendation

The beautiful view of Ausserurmi invites you to take a short breather, which you should definitely enjoy.

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Gäste-Service Rigi

Update: April 24, 2020

Difficulty

difficult

Technique

Stamina

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Highest point

1,445 m

Lowest point

857 m

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Safety information

This demanding hike is only suitable for experienced mountain climbers and requires high surefootedness and fitness.

Start

Wissifluh (942 m)

Coordinates:

SwissGrid

2'680'422E 1'206'308N

47.002953, 8.496121

DMS

47°00'10.6"N 8°29'46.0"E

UTM

32T 461694 5205615

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Destination

Wissifluh

Turn-by-turn directions

Wissifluh (946 m) - Ausserurmi (1070 m) - Oberurmi (1154 m) - Vitznauer-/Gersauerstock (1450 m) - Fälmis (1176 m) - Ober Rufli (981 m) Wissifluh (946 m)

Note

all notes on protected areas

Public transport

Public-transport-friendly

Good accessible by train and bus

You can reach Vitznau easily by public transport.

SBB Timetable

Getting there

A4 exit Küssnacht am Rigi, follow the signs to Vitznau

Parking

There are plenty parking spaces avaliable at valley stations. Fees apply.

However, we recommend public transport instead of cars: lean back, be stress-free and do something good for the environment.

Coordinates

SwissGrid

2'680'422E 1'206'308N

47.002953, 8.496121

DMS

47°00'10.6"N 8°29'46.0"E

UTM

32T 461694 5205615

w3w

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Arrival by train, car, foot or bike

Equipment

Hiking boots with good profile or trekking shoes, rain jacket, drink, food, maybe sticks.

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Andy Kaupp

April 18, 2022 · Community

Gute Wanderung mit versch. Facetten. Eher für geübtere Wanderer zu empfehlen. Aktuell viel Laub. Bei Nässe nur bwdingt zu empfehlen.

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Stan Ausländer

August 04, 2020 · Community

Great short hike, the summit area is a bit tiny

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Patrick Zwintzscher

September 14, 2019 · Community

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Difficulty

difficult

Distance

5.4 km

Duration

2:39 h

Ascent

615 m

Descent

600 m

Highest point

1,445 m

Lowest point

857 m

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