Rigi
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| Rigi | |
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 Rigi behind Lake Lauerz |
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| Elevation | 1,797 metres (5,895 feet) |
| Location | Switzerland |
| Range | North-Eastern Swiss Alps |
| Prominence | 1289 m |
| Coordinates | |
| Easiest route | Hike |
Rigi is a mountain in central Switzerland and part of the Alps. It's also known as the "Queen of the Mountains."
The mountain is easily accessible by public transportation. It offers many winter and summer excursions such as skiing or sledding. Hiking there is also a favorite. It can be reached from Goldau and Vitznau by the Rigi-Bahnen, a rack railway, and from Weggis by cable car.
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Wikimedia Commons has media related to:
- Rigi on SummitPost
- Sketch map from rigi.ch
- Rigi Kulm
- Video:Drive with the steam locomotive on the Rigi
