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Elevation: 1,532 ft 467 m
GPS: 47.00867, 8.48591
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The Rigi towers majestically between Lakes Lucerne, Zug and Lauerz. The highest point on the Rigi-Kulm at 1,797m. A cog railway will take you to the top where visitors can admire a magnificent panorama over Lake Lucerne and the nearby Alps, and to the Swiss Plateau looking north. Geologically, the Rigi is not a part of the Alps, and belongs instead to the Swiss plateau. It is mostly composed of molasse and other conglomerate, as opposed to the Bündner schist and flysch of the Alps.

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You can get to the base in the lovely town of Vitznau via train, ferry from Lucern or car. There are quite a few different approaches to different parts of the mountain.

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Looking up from the ferry terminal of Vitznau
Looking up from the ferry terminal of Vitznau
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